Also in February...

My sister came to visit Early in February. Despite her kids all getting sick and being stuck in the house most of the weekend, we did get out to have some cousin fun!

We are always so thankful for time with cousins and family. It's hard to travel and be out of your regular routine, but the memories made are so sweet! Can't wait to do it again soon!

February - 7 months old

We had some fun in February. Little Man was 7 months old, learned to clap, eating his food, swinging at the park and just being cute! He started to say "Mama", though I don't know if it was about me or just a fun new noise! He was rocking on those hands and knees just waiting to crawl after all those Legos left on the floor. 

The big boys enjoyed Valentine's Day and some fun sledding in the park. One night, while Daddy was in charge as I tutored, the boys decided to sled down our slope in the backyard. However, the only thing to stop them was the back fence. Big Brother's face slammed in and we called him "Fence Face" until he was healed up. You'd have thought that would teach him a lesson, but 2 nights later I caught them doing the same thing. Ugh!

6 Months Old

Back in January, Littlest Brother turned 6 months old...

Here he was!

In his first fort with Big Brother- "No Girls Allowed!"

He was 28 inches (90th%) and 16 lb 10oz (40th%). 

He started eating solids- especially loves pears and carrots.

He also started sitting up unassisted. 

Bottom 2 middle teeth came in- finally sleeping again!

Still a sweet little munchkin!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Valentine's and everything in between!

Well, I knew it had been a while since I last updated this blog, but I didn't realize it was so long that 3 holidays had passed and I even forgot my password to sign in. Here is my feeble attempt at catching up for 3 months in as short of time as possible!

Though things are good here, we are busy! When I think about what we're busy doing- it's really nothing but life. I guess it's just being back to life with a baby in the house. There are lots of messes, lots of meals, lots of laundry, lots of homework and tutoring jobs, and lots of cuddles. I feel like I can get approximately 1.5 things done each day, which is about the equivalent of a shower and shaving one leg!

Christmas first:

My Mom came to visit a week or so before Christmas. We had a great visit and I was grateful for her extra help before Christmas break hit! She did cookies with the boys and spent a lot of time with Littlest Brother. She even gave Kevin and I an evening off for a dinner and movie. So wonderful!

Our Christmas held our traditional activities: cutting down our tree, Christmas books and cookies, visiting Santa, Christmas Eve service, and letters/cookies for Santa. This year, though, we got to include the latest precious gift to our family. 

This little guy started solids (oats) a few days before Christmas. He was a happy camper!

Big Brother took a pottery class and made ornaments for us all. He loved it!

Daddy wrote what Big Brother wanted to say. He also had a warning to Santa that didn't get included: "If you see a chocolate cake in our kitchen, don't eat it because it's not for you!"

The big family surprise the boys found in our basement!!! We've had a few family tournaments for air hockey and ping pong. I see many hours of fun in our future with this!

5 Months Old

I can hardly believe the Little Man is 5 months old! Not much has changed, except that he's found his toes and is loving those toes! It's cold here, so it's rare that his toes are out and accessible. But, when they are out, they are in his mouth!

Besides his toes, he's learning to grab at everything. We pulled out some baby toys and they are a hit.  He also watches every single thing we put in our mouths. It's making us feel rather guilty. I must say it seems like time to have solids soon. Doctor wants us to wait until 6 months, but I have a feeling we won't!

I really am enjoying this phase. He's still stuck wherever we put him, eating and sleeping a bit more on a schedule and is still our sweet, smiley, easy going little guy, but growing up a bit too quickly if you ask me. 

This was my assistant during our little photo shoot!