Happy 11 week Birthday, Baby!!

You've made it to 11 weeks today! Congratulations my little baby boy. Along with this milestone, you have now slept through the night the past two nights (7 hour stretches)!!!! Way to go!! Your mom is so happy for this milestone, and is praying it continues and only lengthens.

Menias, you are smiling consistently, and getting much better at holding your head up on your own. You have also started going down for naps without much fuss, thanks to your newest best friend... your thumb. Yes, you are also a thumb sucker at this point in your life! Enjoy it while it lasts baby! It sure it cute!

Happy 11 weeks!!! Keep going!! You are doing great!
We love you so much, and are blessed by you daily.

I love this picture of you, Menias! Your sweet sweet smile...

Daddy loves your big eyes in this picture. You are gorgeous!!

This is daddy's favorite picture of you so far in your life. He says you look just like a little boy, and likes that you are not making one of your silly faces!

Menias goes swimming!!

So we decided it was to darn hot to not take advantage of a little swim time at the local athletic club. We suited Menias up and headed to the pool. He was totally stoked to go swimming... since he had NO idea what was coming! Do you think he liked it!?!?.......

Here is Menias and daddy, getting ready to take the first plunge..

They're going in! Deeper... deeper...


Menias gets his first touch of the pool water, which to his dismay, is the COLDEST bath he's ever felt before! In turn, he immediately curls his toes back up OUT of the water!

With no choice, he decides it is best to grit his gums and deal with it...

Still not completely sold on the idea... but dad thinks it's hilarious!

Eventually, after he got used to hanging out in the water, he was lovin' it!! Look at that perfect back float! The kid is a natural, what can I say...

Out of the water and getting warmed up in mommy's arms, what a fun experience!

Family Picture in the pool!! everyone look at the camera and say cheese!! Okay...one...two...three..... CHEESE!!! Menias, look at the CAMERA, not mommy...maybe next time.

Garcia's go camping!!

The whole Garcia family went camping down in Sedona. It was beautiful weather and fun company. The campground was the best location I have ever seen! It was just a short hike down to the creek, which you could see from the campsite. We didn't get to spend the night, but we're still considering it Menias' first camping trip. Beautiful!! I can't wait to go back!

Look, I found a caterpillar!!

Menias and Nana Cia

Here we are, down by the creek!

Andrew and Caleb, buddies

Menias meets his great granny and grandad

Granny and Grandad came all the way to Flagstaff to meet Menias. He was so excited to meet them, and will cherish these pictures someday. Thank you so much for making the long and exhausting trip. Menias and the rest of the family love you guys!

....so intrigued!...

Menias was pooped after a long day of meeting new faces

Ready... Set... Smile!

Menias is now smiling in response to seeing people's faces. He is adorable!! It's hard to believe he's already two months old.

stinkin' cute kid... I tell ya what!

gorgeous eyes!! Where did he get them from?!

This kid will suck on anything!

Menias was being fussy so I thought I would offer him something to suck on. I really did not think he would go for it, but he did! He latched right on and went to town! Talk about some serious nipple confusion! This kid is hilarious!

Lee and Jodi's Wedding

On June 4th Lee and Jodi were married down in Sedona at Poco Diablo Resort. It was a lot of fun getting to hang out with the Garcia family, while there! The whole crew was there- Mom and Dad, Jacob, Gaby, Andrew, Jeshua, Molly, Caleb, me, and Menias. The weather was perfect and the location was gorgeous! It was pretty much amazing :)

The Beautiful bride, Jodi

We took pictures while waiting for the wedding to start.
What a CUTE family!! Gaby, Andrew, and Jacob

Menias was not amused with the picture taking, and decided a nap sounded better :)

Cousins!

Nana Cia and Grandpa having some much needed Menias time.

Dang Jeshua! Lookin' good! What a handsome groomsman!

Andrew and Mommy :)

We were dancing the night away!

Andrew graduates!

My little brother Andrew has finally graduated from high school! He is the last of the three of us to graduate and my parents are now empty nesters. He is off to U of A to continue his college career. Congratulations Andrew!!

Andrew with mom and dad

Poppa and Elaine came out to celebrate to occasion as well!

Somebody loves his grandpa!

Menias has been a bit fussy lately, but when grandpa picks him up he is entranced! This little boy sure does love his grandpa.

Grandpa, are you available at 3 in the morning???

7 weeks old and smiling!

Here is Menias, practicing the four things he does best at this point in his life- babbling, leg kicks, SMILES!, with some reflux at the very end (poor kid) :(
He will melt your heart!