Holiday Festivities!

Last weekend was filled with fun festive celebrations for the holidays. Friday was my work Christmas Party at my boss Julie's house. Taking a group picture proved to be hilarious! Saturday morning was Breakfast with Santa which I help organize at the boys' school. Scout loved Santa!! Saturday afternoon was the Christmas parade in downtown Springfield. Sawyer loved it this year, he waved at every car that drove by and made sure to say "Merry Christmas" every time. He came home with quite the candy collection. Sunday we had our Annual Bestie Ornament painting at Firehouse pottery with Trina and Megan. John brought Scout by for a quick footprint ornament and Sawyer stayed with me to paint a few for the tree. Next year will be interesting with Scout and Baby Johnson #2 joining the group.

Corporate Services Team

Spirit Fingers!! 

Love how deep he is thinking about his gifts

Scout helped me at checkin

Grandma stopped by too

Tried to get a family picture, I think the boys were too tired.

Waiting for the parade to start

Batman!!!

All my adorable boys!

We ran into Miss Linda!

Scout's Sip & See

My wonderful girlfriends Trina & Megan did it again! They planned the most adorable little shower for us but this time guests got to get in some baby snuggles. They hosted a little meet and greet about three weeks after Scout's arrival at our house complete with yummy desserts (little mini pies even), champagne and a cute little game all about our new little man. We are so blessed to have such amazing friends in our life, we are truly thankful! Scout is sure lucky to have so many sweet ladies who wanted to come snuggle him!

check out all the photos here: https://karitravels.shutterfly.com/4117

Hello girls, I'm new here!

The girls even got a gift for Big Brother, so thoughtful!

I seriously have the best girlfriends, ever!

Trina & Darlene's Mini Pies were adorable and yummy!

I can drink at my own baby shower, now that is good planning! Thanks Ladies

Amanda & Ashley were rock stars and got almost them all right!

Little Brookyln got to join in on the fun too!

Darlene made him one of her signature bunny rabbits

Scout // 2 Months

Scout is 2 months!We are loving every moment with our little guy and adjusting nicely to having two kiddos. We went for his 2-month check up today with his doctor and he looks great. He had to get 4 immunizations (1 oral), he handled it well but it was so sad. He starts school in 3 weeks, which of course means I go back to work in 3 weeks. It is flying by and I know it is going to be much harder this round to go back. I absolutely love my job but being my last child/last maternity leave, I am savoring every moment with him. Say some prayers for me...tears will be shed I am sure.

Here is how Sawyer stacked up when he was two months old, Scout is bigger in all areas except his head, ha!: 
http://www.hamratime.com/2012/04/sawyer-2-month-checkup.html

http://www.hamratime.com/2012/04/sawyer-2-months.html

Scout 2 Month stats

weight: 13 lbs. 1 oz.  - 68 percentile (at 1 month he was 11 lbs.)

height: 23 1/4 inches - 61 percentile (at 1 month he was 22 inches)

clothing: all 3 month and 3-6 month. His 0-3 month socks are too small on his big feet

diapers: moved him yesterday to Size 2

eating: breast milk, eating every 3-5 hours depending on how active he is. He feeds for about 10-15 minutes. He went the longest between feedings this weekend at 8.5 hours. Last night he went 7 hours.

sleeping: averages 4-5 hours at night. Sleeping less during the day but still sleeps about 50% of the time. Last weekend he slept the longest he has yet about 7 hours.

other updates: In true Hamra boy fashion we have a talker and a mover. He loves to chat and even sounds like he can say "hi". Trying really hard to rollover but hasn't mastered it quite yet. Not really a fan of the nap nanny any more but really likes his vibrating bouncy seat and still loving the Baby Bjorn. I just ordered a Ergo Baby carrier to try because the Bjorn has been hurting my lower back, can't wait to try it out.

Scout Chats:
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Big brother helping before school

Loves his bouncy seat

hanging out with daddy

Family dinner at the Johnson's - possibly the last one before they move

snuggles with Auntie Megan

And his Godmother Trina

Millsap Farms Pizza Club

 

I have been wanting to check out Millsap Farms Pizza Club for months now just haven't had a chance (imagine that). We got the crew together (Trina, Johnson's, Brooker's) and went last night and we LOVE it! Definitely something we will be doing as much as possible.  We found it more affordable than going out to dinner (endless pizza, yes please!) plus the kiddos can run around and play. Sawyer came home dirty and sweaty, a true sign of a great night.

Pizza Club is basically a big buffet style get together on the farm with music and fresh pizza. They make them in large earthen ovens from fresh ingredients they harvest each week. They offer seasonal fresh organically raised produce and create different kinds of pizzas that also feature other local meats, cheeses, sauces and vegetables. 

Last night's music was from Alexa Kilgore, she was great! 

If you haven't heard about it, check out their site: https://millsapfarms.wordpress.com/pizza-a-place-to-party/

On the Menu Last Night:

The Roasted Pig: Homemade roasted caramelized onion sauce, roasted pork belly mozzarella, thyme, olive oil, Taleggio cheese and topped with lemon dressed arugula 

The Classic Cheese: Homemade red sauce all topped up with mozzarella cheese

An Armenian Pie: Homemade Baba Ganoush, mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, and Terrell Creek Feta

Almost Dessert: Cream cheese, Missouri Peaches and Basil, Almonds and Date Lady Syrup