Culp, Party of THREE!!!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

2 Month Check-up

2 month photo

Wow! How can two months go by so fast?! It is amazing how much Sam is growing, changing, learning, and doing. Here are some of the things Sam has been up to:

- standing with support
- lifting his head
- walking up someone's tummy
- smiling, a lot!
- after a sneeze, he always says, "Oh" is such a precious little voice
- his favorite words (ok, really sounds, but they sound like these words) are oh, hi, and wow
- he tries to copy different faces you make
- he laughs if you stick your tongue out at him, and he is trying to do it back
- he is obsessed with zebras - actually he just loves anything that is black and white striped. He will sit in his bouncer and stare and talk and laugh at his "zeba."
- he gets so excited when dad comes home from work (he is excited to see mom too, but he sees her all day!). He will turn to look at dad and smile when he sees him.
- The best still is when he just stares lovingly into our eyes and smiles. Just melts our hearts.

Two Month Report Card from the doctor:

Weight: 11 lbs 1 oz, 50%
Height: 22.5 in., 50-75%
Head: 15.3 in., 50%
Physical Exam: Normal
Development: A+
Sam has been favoring looking to his left, so we are working on developing his neck muscles to his neck range of motion.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

An Oscar Night at the Culp's - Continuing a Tradition

Clint's parents, a.k.a. Grammy and Pops, have spent the last few years watching all the movies that have an Oscar nomination. Then, on the night of the awards, they watch all the red carpet coverage, the Oscar ceremony, and the after show with Joan Rivers. This year, we were excited that Sam was able to join in the Oscar fun! Thanks, Grammy and Pops for this great tux that was perfect for the occasion.

The next occasion will be to watch White Christmas! "Sisters, Sisters...!!!" (if you listen closely you can hear the Culp clan singing this song :) )

BTW... here is what this outfit looked like on Sam in the hospital. We can't believe how much he has grown!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Milestones

Saturday was a big day! Sam gave us his first real smiles, and even a little giggle! He also started following an object with his eyes if we move it from side to side. It is amazing how much he grows and changes each day.

Sam loves to stand! He has some strong little legs.

The dogs have gotten very comfortable around Sam now. Pancho acts as his protector and Buoy loves to walk by and lick him :) The dogs are always around making sure Sam is safe and sound.

Good Buoy!

Pancho checking out his boy

Buoy is licking Sam's leg.

A Special Visit

Sam got to meet his Uncle Wes (Clint's brother) and Aunt Megan last weekend!

Fish Face!

Aunt Megan makes me smile!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

MetLife Baby Shower

Sam went to his first party today at Clint's office! Clint has a co-worker whose wife had a baby two days before Sam, so the office thew the babies a shower! Sam decided to wake up and cry through most of the shower, but definitely loved the comfort from all his new friends. He also enjoyed meeting his new playmate, Parker.

Clint, Sam, Parker, and Chad

The dads and their boys

Sam, Aly, Kendall, and Parker

The MetLife office also sent a really cute email to all the regional offices announcing Sam's arrival:

Subject: DRO Announce #2
The Dallas office would again like to introduce you to the newest addition to our Dallas family, it is Mr. Sam Wesley Culp. He arrived on Friday afternoon weighing in at 7.1 lbs and 18 ½” to
his proud parents Aly and Clint. Sam has some jaundice, but otherwise he and his mom are coming home tomorrow morning.

As you recall Chad had his baby last Monday and Clint on Friday – these are homegrown Texas A&M boys, both first time dad’s & with babies arriving early! Competitive, don’t mess them Aggie’s!

Congratulations Clint!