7 weeks

Rhys is 7 weeks old tomorrow! I missed updating last week because we were in Utah!

Rhys enjoyed his first flight ever! He only cried once when he woke up from a nap and decided that he needed a bottle RIGHT THEN. Other than that, he slept a lot and was super adorable the whole time. A ridiculous amount of people drooled over him and couldn't believe how beautiful he was!

Grandpa Oswald, Uncle Tyson, Justin, and Brecken were so excited to meet Rhys! We got out of the car at Grandma's house and Grandpa was so happy he couldn't stop crying. Rhys got passed around so much and I don't think he ever got set down the whole time we were in Utah. Great Grandma and Grandpa Skinner came up from Bluff where they are serving their mission to be there for Rhys' blessing last Sunday. On Saturday we got up early and drove up to Star Valley to visit my Great Grandma Skinner and to get a five generation picture with Rhys' Great Great Grandma Skinner, Great Grandpa Skinner, Grandma Oswald, Me, and Rhys! When Rhys first saw Great Great Grandma Skinner he got a huge goofy grin on his face!

On Sunday morning Rhys was blessed in the Mendon 4th Ward. Lewis gave the blessing and the other people in the circle were Grandpa Randy, Grandpa Oswald, Justin,  Great Grandpa Skinner, and our good friend Seth Wiscombe. When the person conducting the meeting announced the blessing he said "Jessi and Lewis Wight will be blessing their baby girl Reese today!" Everybody chuckled and Jacob raised his hand and said "Baby boy!" The guy laughed and said he had been thinking about Reese Witherspoon lately and that is why he made the mistake :)

Our flight home on Monday was uneventful and according to the man sitting next to us, Rhys was a "delight" :)

Rhys is getting stronger and is holding his head up quite a bit more during tummy time. He is smiling so much and is still doing well at sleeping at night.

Rhys' first plane ride!

Getting loves from Shonee!

Meeting Great Great Grandma Skinner

Five Generations! 

Chilling with Great Grandpa Skinner

"King of New York!"

Rhys is five weeks old! He is getting very smiley, especially in the morning! By 6am he is wide awake and ready to play. He drinks about an ounce and then looks around for a while. When he sees Lewis or I he grins so wide! This morning I got out of the shower and Lewis was playing Rhys the soundtrack from Newsies and Rhys was loving it!

Rhys' Grandma Debbie is here visiting and getting lots of cuddles in! We are planning Rhys' baby blessing for next weekend when we will be in Utah, and are super excited to get to see Grandpa Oswald and Uncle Tyson, Justin, and Brecken!

Onsie from Gedas and Natalija in Lithuania

Getting ready for a walk in the park

One Month Old

Rhys is one month old tomorrow!!!

We are so smitten and can't believe that the time is going so fast! We were so sad to say goodbye to Grandma Oswald on Saturday but we are excited to meet Grandma Debbie later on this week!

On Wednesday we were talking while Rhys was taking a nap and all of the sudden he started screaming! We jumped up and ran over there to see what was wrong. We saw that he had a fist full of his hair and was pulling it! The more he pulled, the louder he screamed! It was actually pretty hard to get him to let go!

Rhys has started tracking things with his eyes, pushing himself up with his arms, and still loves bath time. He has started getting interested in some of his toys, particularly his turtle toy and Sophie the Giraffe.

Grandma Oswald made this towel

What a cool dude! 

Grandma Oswald also made this hat! 

Graffiti on Fannin Street

Bow Ties are Cool

Rhys loves his Wubanub! 

Hanging out with Grandma Oswald on the patio at Barnabys

Sun Dog seen from Torchies Tacos

Crochet art outside our apartment complex

Chilling with Dad

Three Weeks and LOTS of Pictures!

Quick update!

Rhys has been loving visiting with Aunt Shonee and Grandma Oswald! He is a champion burper and very nice guy. He always lets us know politely when something is up by giving a little squawk before he looses his cool. He has gotten pretty good at sleeping at night! He only gets up once or twice and goes right back to sleep. He loves bath time and enjoys hanging out in the warm water. He has been on several outings; walking around the park a few times, going to the butterfly exhibit at the Natural Science Museum, Target, HEB, 100% Taquitos, Priesthood session and China Town! He has fared better than Mom has, because she came down with a sore throat and fever and has had to spend an agonizing three days so far refraining from kissing is cute face. 

Lewis has taken to fatherhood like a fish to water. He is so amazing and sweet to both Rhys and I and loves to spend time cuddling with his little buddy! He doesn't shy away from night time feedings, blow out diapers and subsequent bath times and Rhys loves it when he sings Wonderwall by Oasis and plays him Chamillionaire songs on his phone. 

I am just enjoying my maternity leave and all the time I get to spend with my little guy! I am trying to take it easy after going on an impromptu 6 mile run/walk and getting sick immediately after. We all loved listening to conference this weekend and are so grateful for the wonderful blessing it is to get to hear inspired words from prophets and apostles. Rhys brings such a special spirit to our home and it has been so neat to feel the Holy Ghost's peace amplified since he has gotten here.  

Family first FHE

Rhys LOVES bathtime!

At the park with Grandma and Shonee

Baby's first Easter!

Hanging at the pool

Lil' stud

Epic hat courtesy of my Aunt Amy! Already an Aggie!

Found a baby turtle on our walk

First Priesthood session with Daddy

A little long for newborn pjs