Watch Leah Grow

6 Months Old!!

I can hardly believe that a half a year has past with you in our lives. Your smiles light up a room and we couldn't love you any more!

 Here's some of things you've learned in the last 6 months:

• You are eating about 6-7oz bottles at a time of breastmilk. You started cereal a few weeks ago and LOVE it. You have it once per day at about 7pm. The only real food we've done so far is squash.. you weren't so sure about that one.
• You came back from Grandma and Grandpa's and learned how to blow and spit food out, you think it is hilarious... thanks for that one guys :-)
• On July 4th, we realized you could sit by yourself, you were still a little wobbly. Now, you sit like a champ. It's daily that mom walks away and you will just sit on the floor and play with your toys
• You love your toys... it's so fun to watch you throw them, drop them and try to figure out what each of them can do
• You reach for your toys now after you throw them and are good at getting them back. This also means you reach for most everything and usually get it before mom catches you.
• You still love outside.
• You love water and swimming. We've gone swimming a couple of times this month and I think it might be your favorite thing to do.
• I thought you were done with your screaming last month, but.. I was wrong!! I think that you are done with it now though as...
• You can say words. I've heard "ma ma", "mu mu", "da da", "na na", etc. I don't really call any of them your first words and you are just babbling. But it SO much nicer than the screaming!!
• Laying in the tub is no more. You like to sit up and watch your toys float around.
• You are doing better at sleeping. You are always really easy to put to sleep and most nights you only get up one time now.
• Most nights you roll over and sleep on your belly.
• Occasionally you reach out your arms for someone to lift you up.
• You are still wearing 3-6 month clothes (but probably not for long) and in size 2 diapers
• I think you might be going ot have blonde hair it's still getting lighter. Plus, it's 6 months and you still have your pretty blue eyes! I will stop commenting on them now.
• You still love to smile.
• You're the best thing that ever happened to us (you and Ziggy of course :-)

Last month - 5 Months:

And now 6 months old:

Grandma & Grandpa's and First Boat Ride

Leah, Paige, Parker and Ziggy all got to spend a week at Grandma and Grandpa's camper at the lake.

Leah looks like she loved her first boat ride ever.

Hanging out at the camper...

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Happy Birthday Auntie Paige

We hope you have a great birthday Auntie Paige. Leah has such a happy, sweet and loving aunt in you. Leah can't wait for you to come over and read her some books! Mom has been slacking so Leah needs you!! 

Have a wonderful birthday! You deserve a great day!! Love you!

Swimming and Jerit's B-day Party

Last weekend we went to the cities to swim and celebrate Jerit's 5th Birthday. We had such a great time. Leah missed the party because she was hanging out at Grandma and Grandpa's.

First, Friday was swimming with Jerit, Blake and Avery. They all just love the water and even though the pool was packed we still found some room for some water gun fights.

Then Saturday was Jerit's party!! Including a huge bouncy house, tons of friends, water balloons, sprinklers, water guns, a Stars War pinata, Tron cake/decorations and a good time had by all. What a great way to celebrate this special boy turning 5!!

 

Yummy, Yummy In Leah's Tummy

Leah had cereal for the first time the other day and she loved it. She definitely knew exactly what to do and opened her mouth up wide when the spoon got close. However, I think chewing on and banging the spoon on the table still might be her favorite part. 

It's hard to believe what a big girl she is becoming!!



Pink Shoes

Here are Leah's favorite new kicks.. so cute!

Happy Birthday Jerit!

Happy 5th Birthday to our sweet nephew, Jerit! It's so hard to believe that you are already 5 years old!! You are the politest and most caring little boy I know. You always are up for a big hug. I know Leah is going to learn so many good traits from you. We love watching you play with your cars, star wars, super hero and battle force five toys. It's amazing to me how smart you are about all of them. Leah is lucky to get to grow up with a great cousin like you!!

Happy Birthday! Have a great day, we can't wait to see you and celebrate with you this weekend!

Water Park

After the excitement of Auntie Chas's Triathlon, we surprised the kids with a night at the hotel and water park.

Paige and Parker must have gone down the slides about 100 times each and Leah loved just sitting playing in the water.

Sorry the pictures aren't the best, I have troubles with water pics.

I remember the days Paige was so scared of this bucket spilling (even if she was on the way other side of the water park). Now, she runs over to stand under it!

It was a great weekend!

Cheering on Auntie Chas

[Copying this blog from Nikki because I'm lazy and she did such a great job with hers!]

You did awesome Chas. What a great role model you are about what hard work can achieve. Great job!! We are very proud of you!