8 weeks

Luke is 8 weeks old today. He weighs over 12 pounds and is quickly outgrowing his first set of baby clothes, including my favorite little train outfit.

Luke's eyes are definitely blue, to stay. His hair is slowly growing back in, except for the fringe above his neck that never fell out.

He doesn't sleep much during the day (except in the car), but makes up for it by sleeping in several 6-8 hour stretches at night. He will happily entertain himself for long periods of time by looking at lights, or out the window; looking at interesting toys dangling above him; grinning at Mommy in the grocery store; and shoving both fists in his mouth at the same time.

Snow!

It started snowing about 4:00 this afternoon and had accumulated quite a covering on everything by 8:00 this evening. Then it turned to rain before we thought to take pictures, so it's gone from the streets and sidewalks now. But it still looks pretty on the grass and shrubs. We haven't had this much snow for several years. David had his first experience driving in it alone. The car is still covered in snow even after the rain started.

Playtime

Luke is 6 weeks old and growing more alert every day. He now enjoys his play gym, and will lie quietly for quite a few minutes looking at the mirror, the bright colors, and the lights and patterns in the rest of the room.