Winter Soltice

The Winter Solstice is one of my favorite days. The fact that we are on the path to more sunlight during the day thrills me to no end. I don't have too much to complain about the Alaskan winters except that I'm awfully tired. By January 1st 12 minutes of sunlight time will be added to the day. I'll take those 12 minutes. I think Burke is missing out on the sunshine too. Thankfully we're heading to Hawaii in February for some much needed sun time.

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Burke Got Shot...Vaccinated That Is

Today was Burke's 2 month well-baby check up. As of today he weighs 13 lbs 11ozs and is 24 1/2 inches long. He's growing like a weed and exceeded our expectations. Of course we had to end the appointment with 3 shots (which Burke hated) and some sugary concoction with the Rotavirus vaccine (which Burke loved). Burke had no idea what was going on when it happened. First he was hit by shock, then the silent cry, followed by turning beet red and then he gulped in some air and the screams began. I should have been a better mommy and held him or nursed him during this awful experience. Next time.

Our goal is to give him more tummy time to work on his neck muscle strength and making sure he chokes down the vitamins which are somewhat essential up here because with little sun it's hard to get Vitamin D.

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The Big Promotion

Justin is now a Major. He was promoted on Friday, December 4th. This was a big day for us! I was so happy to be present for this special occasion. Justin was in Germany or Iraq for the past two promotions so I consider myself lucky to have Justin home now. Burke was the perfect baby - he slept during the whole event. I am so proud of Justin!!

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Sweet Precious Baby

Burke is 16 days old in the precious pictures. He did such a great job posing for the photographer. She coaxed him to sleep with lots of heat. Now Burke is 2 months old and he's so much bigger. He's smiling at us and telling us great stories. We've loved every minute and can't wait for more! Burke is 2 months in the two pictures below.

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Sleepy Little Burke

All photos copyright ISG Photography

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All photos copyright ISG Photography

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Burke's First Professional Photos

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So I am Bad at this Blogging Thing

My goal was to write daily or at least weekly. It's not happening. My new goal is to do better. I need to at least post pictures of Burke every few days. He's growing so fast. Yesterday he was 8 weeks old.

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