3 Weeks

Today Colton is 3 weeks old! For only being out of the womb for a few weeks, he has already had a lot of adventures including a photo session, doctor check-ups, and A LOT of fun visitors. Colton also went to church for the first time (...and slept through it). 


Newborn Photos

Colton's newborn photos are done! They were taken by Carrie Krupke, who also did our maternity photos.

You can see all of his newborn photos here and read her blog post about our photo session here. We love how they turned out- Carrie did a wonderful job! And Colton is just so cute. (If I do say so myself.)


2 1/2 Week Check-up Stats: 

Weight: 9 lbs 13 oz - 80th percentile - He was 8 lbs 6 oz when he was born: we were hoping he would be back up to this birth weight by his appointment, which he definitely exceeded! 

Length: 20 3/4th inches - 52nd percentile

Head Circumference: 98th percentile 


Visit from Grandma and Grandpa

Brian's parents visited last week to meet baby Colton and to spoil him! I think Brian and I are the ones who were spoiled though- they helped us around the house so much and made a lot of delicious meals. Thanks to their visit, I was able to get some extra sleep while they watched him. Colton had a lot of bonding time with Grandma and Grandpa Nicklaus! 

During their stay, we also had visits from Colton's Great Grandma and Grandpa and from his Great Aunt Sue and Great Uncle Jack. (Pictures below). 

Pictures! 

Here are some of my favorite ones from our newborn photo session: 

Visitors

Grandma and Grandpa Nicklaus

Three generations of Nicklaus men 

Great Grandma and Grandpa Chantland

Great Uncle Jack and Great Aunt Sue

Random Photos

Two Weeks Old:

He is just SO CUTE.

 Attempting some tummy time

First time at church

Enjoying a walk around our neighborhood

Sometimes he makes the most random facial expressions

Taking a nap

Last night my friend Rachel brought us dinner and we watched the Voice. (I hadn't ever really watched that show, and now I get why everyone loves it!). Anyway, throughout the show, Colton kept posing very strangely:

I just can't handle this little face!