Something new going on that is definitely worth posting about. (Don’t worry, Brit’s update is at the bottom).

My mom and I started a company called Sprout Shell. We make stylish infant carrier covers. Well, technically we don’t make them–my sewing skills are practically non-existent–but it’s our product and our business.  There isn’t anything else like them on the market, so we’re really excited for the world’s babies to finally get the protection and covering they need!

Our Web site is SproutShell.com

Mark has been great at designing everything, from out logo to our business cards and Web site. Thanks sweetheart! You’re the best!

We think that all babies need a Sprout Shell. All the background is on our site. We’ve used one for Brit since he was born, and I’m so happy I didn’t have to use a blanket to cover him! It was so nice being able to take him out–to restaurants, the store etc. and not have people be able to breathe on him or touch him. It keeps out the wind so babies don’t get cold. It keeps out the sun so they don’t get burned while you’re out and about, or have the sun in their eyes while in the car. Now that he’s older I lift it up and have it partially cover him whenever I need to.

I know, I sound like a commercial. Sorry, I’m just really excited that these are finally available. We’ve been working really hard the past few months on them. So, If you know anyone who is pregnant, has a new born, or knows lots of people who are pregnant, tell them about it. It makes a great gift too.

So, about Brit–He continues to be a good-natured baby. We took him to a dinner party on Sunday and he stayed in his carrier just playing with his toy or looking around the whole time. Later people asked us if he was asleep. He has started to get scared at some noises though–like the whale sounds in Whale Rider or the Ringgggggggg of a telephone. But, he’s also very curious about everything and continues to reach out for toys and objects and put them in his mouth.

He is such a sweet angel while he sleeps! I love to just look at him.

I thought he looked so cute in his little out fit…

Our little Britton was born! I can’t believe he’s already 3 months. It seems like it’s gone by so fast, but at the same time, it seems like forever ago.

I weighed him on the Wii this morning, and it says he weighs 13 pounds. Apparently his growth has slowed down, because he’s only gained a pound in the past 3 weeks. But, he seems to be getting bigger and chunkier to me. He is about 24 inches long. Brit is still sleeping well at night, only getting up once to eat (though, that time varies from 4-6 am) and then gets up around 8 or 8:30.

It’s really hot here, and he gets really hot when he sleeps, but I still have to swaddle him or he wakes himself up–seriously. Mark watched Brit Saturday morning and he got him to take a 2 hour nap. Brit probably would have kept sleeping if we hadn’t gone in to get him. I asked Mark his secret, since he only sleeps about 20-30 minutes at a time for me. He swaddled him. So, I’ve been trying it during the day too and it works better than just leaving him. But, I feel bad doing it.

Mark had his first Father’s Day on Sunday. He got breakfast, his favorite meat for dinner and a special request dessert (Triple Chocolate Chip Cheesecake) that actually turned out quite well–despite being something I’ve never made before and it required a lot of steps. He also got a couple of presents, but my favorite is the one from Brit.

He wanted to tell his dad something…

For his Blessing, Brit’s Grandpa Jim gave him a couple of toys that he loves to play with.

Brit is in love with his hands these days…they’re always going in his mough when he’s bored, tired, or hungry. I caught him falling asleep while trying to stuff both fists in.

And, he finally fits into his outfit that we bought for our baby before it even existed…I’m glad things worked out and it fits at the right time. It was so cute I just had to buy it. It fits him well too…whenever I see him I just want to Squeeze him.

I’ve noticed how big his eyes are in most of his pictures, and I have 2 theories:

1. His eyes really are huge and he can’t help it

2. He is very curious and when he sees the camera come out he has to look at it, making a wide-eyed expression.

Either way, I love it!

Already 12 weeks, I can’t believe it. Last week he accomplished 2 major feats: Thursday he rolled over by himself for the first time, and he remembered where the “touch” places are in his book with lots of different surfaces. We’re quite proud of him.

Unfortunately, we didn’t get photos of the roll over, but we have video, so once I figure out how to post that, I will. But, we did get some pics of him doing other cute things…

He cried if I put him down, but apparently he was tired, because he just fell asleep!

He looks so cute in his towel after a bath! I think he’s wondering what we’re doing.

We’ve entered into the drooling phase, so he’s got his bib on all the time. As you can tell, he loves it.

Brit is borrowing his cousin Mateo’s Bumbo seat, and he loves it so far–for about 10 minutes =)

He’s also getting better at playing with objects and grabbing and holding them.

He’s already to pray! Brit loves holding his arms like this and we’re not sure why. He does it even when he’s laying on his play mat looking up at toys…so funny. Sometimes it’s even hard to pry them open.

I know, it seems the topic of all our posts for almost a year have been about the baby and his development…sorry, but he’s the one who is really growing and changing the most around here. Plus, he’s super cute and we get requests for more pictures on a regular basis, so the post for this week is pretty much pictures…

Last week I said to watch for his photo shoot pics, and here are some of them. I had a super hard time picking which ones to put up.

And my favorite: It’s like he’s saying….”sup mom?”