6.4 Months & 15 weeks

Well, I waited until after my apt yesterday to post because I was hoping to have some new pictures of the littlest babe, but no go.  BUT all is well, and for that I am grateful!

  Nathan is almost 7 months!  Time is flying and he is growing so quickly.  This past week he started pushing himself up on his feet and then yesterday I found him in his crib sitting up . . . so he went from laying down to sitting.  He is amazing!  He no longer fits into 6 month clothing, and in some pajamas he doesn't even fit in the 9 month . . . he has a long torso and long legs. 

  He loves toes. . . . any toes ~ his toes, my toes, your toes, it doesn't matter he is fascinated by them.  Nathan loves to hear singing and gets the biggest smile on his face.  He also likes "This Little Piggy" on his toes.  We sing - Jesus Loves Me, Slippery Fish, Wheels on the Bus, Clap Your Hands, & Brush Your Teeth . . . we are starting "Clean Up" & "Itsy Bitsy Spider". 

 

We took a weekend trip to visit family in the Modesto area and had a great time. Yaya got Nathan some new treats (which he loves) AND he got to take a bath in the sink . . . he found the running water to be lots of fun!!  (& then my parents came down yesterday for a quick trip . . . it was sooooo good to see them!!)  On our way home from Modesto we took a side trip back to Lemoore to see our friends/neighbors (who were/are like family).  We had such a nice weekend!

6.3 months & 15 weeks

Nathan finally had his 6 month check up & shots this week.  We saw a new pediatrician, whom I really like (& all the nurses & staff are great with him)!  He weighs 17 lbs 12 oz, and is somewhere between 26 & 28 inches (I just can't remember).  He did amazingly well with his shots, such a brave boy!

  The weather has been beautiful!  We went outside on Tuesday to play in the grass for a little bit and enjoyed the sunshine.  We also took some Valentine photos for fun!

  We are trying to get Nathan used to a sippy cup  . . . he will drink out of it if you hold it for him . . . I'm hoping he will start to do it by himself soon!  He is getting better at grabbing things and holding them and was even able to use his pincher fingers to get a Cheerio and put it in his mouth :).  He is getting so big!  We are eating food 3 times a day now, and this afternoon we will be trying zucchini.  He is eating his fruits better (banana & apple) and we tried peas this past week (he does ok with them, but the texture is different).  

I have a dr. appointment next Thursday to take another peak at the baby.  So, I am excited to hopefully get some more pictures of this new little one. 

Cheerios, a cold, & a Sibling

Nathan tried Cheerios for the first time last week, he loves them!  Although if they sit on his tongue in just the right spot he gags, but other than that he is doing great with them! 

He got his first cold this week, which was a huge bummer for me (although I knew it was coming with him being in the nursery ~ I just wasn't expecting it so soon).  We are on day 3, and he is finally feeling a little better!

The other BIG NEWS is that Nathan will soon have a baby brother or sister to play with! Yep, baby #2 is due August 6, 2014 (baby is 14 weeks).

 above - 6 weeks

below - 14 weeks (face)

 
 

  And yes, that is only about 2 weeks after Nathan's 1st birthday.  And yes, we are crazy :).  Prayers are appreciated as we are still transitioning into this new area, and growing babies. 

6 Months

Nathan turned 6 months on Saturday so we took a little road trip out to Trona Pinnacles to take some "desert" pictures.  It was a beautiful day and fun to see something a little different and explore a little bit.  Nathan also had his first "poop in the tub" incident, which cracks me up . . . mostly because Carl was the one giving him a bath :).  This past week we tried Avocados and it took a couple of tries before Nathan decided that he liked them (I think it's a texture thing).  Today we are trying apples, so that should be fun.  So, to date we have had ~ Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, & Avocados.  We put Nathan in the church nursery for the first time at the new church (actually other than at my dad's church, where I knew the women there,  it's the first time ever to leave him with strangers).  We both survived and I'm hoping it will get easier each time!

 

Now for pictures! Yes! I actually spent over an hour yesterday uploading them from my camera.  We will start with Christmas and go to the present.  I hope you enjoy them!

 no, this was not the poop day :)

 trona pinnacles . . . & 6 month pictures (below)

The Big Move ~ 5 1/2 months

I'm so off on my weeks, I have no idea how many Nathan is until I can get my calendar back up :).

  Well, we made it to our new destination.  New town, new views, new house.  Nathan is adjusting well, Abby is taking a little more time (as am I).  Carl will start his new job on the 21st, and will be another big adjustment for all of us (we've enjoyed having him home the last couple of months)! The desert has its own beauty, which I am grateful for.  We are surrounded by mountains and nothing else (which is a little difficult for me to get used to) the nearest "big" town is an hour and a half away!

  In other news .  . . Nathan's first tooth popped through on Friday, with another one soon to follow.  He  had his first "real" food this week too.  I am making his baby food, so we started out with Sweet Potatoes.  He LOVES them! One more day of those and then we will introduce bananas.  He is getting better at sitting and enjoys standing!  He is the highlight of my days with his beautiful smile and bright eyes!  He is starting to laugh when you tickle him and I am so thankful that we have all stayed healthy to this point! 

again, sorry for the lack of pictures, I will try to get all that up and running soon! 

5 months (22 weeks) & Christmas

NATHAN'S FIRST CHRISTMAS! He also turned 5 months on Christmas Day!  He must have been excited to see what Santa brought him because he was up at 3:30 am.  Now, I don't blame him because in the past I've been known to wake up a little early out of the excitement for the day, but 3:30 was a little early even for me :).  He did great though.  We opened presents at my parents house, then went over to my sister's house to see the cousins and then headed up to my grandparent's house to see some more family!  It was a great day celebrating Jesus' birthday and spending it with lots of family.  We headed up to Carl's parents house on the 26th for a night and then back home to prep for the big move . . . which is happening quicker than I am ready for! But God is Good and everything is slowly (or quickly) happening the way it needs to. 

  Nathan is being a trooper with all that is happening and last minute errands, and, and, and :).  He is so much fun to play with.  He loves to bounce on your legs to "ride a pony", and today he smiled big with "wheels on the bus".  Naps are not happening much today, so that's now my que to go :).  another post with pictures to follow hopefully before the move :). 

20 weeks

I was horrible at taking pictures this week, but we did get some professional ones done.  Nathan is doing amazing.  He is getting stronger at sitting by himself and eats most of his cereal.  He loves to grab his feet and is sticking everything in his mouth!   Carl has been offered a job and we have accepted it, so a move is in our near future.  Things have been a little hectic around here, but Nathan is adapting very well to it all.  We are thankful for a God who always provides and we look forward to celebrating Him & His love for us this next week! 

  "For God so LOVED the world, that He GAVE His only begotten Son.  That whosoever BELIEVES in Him will not perish but have everlasting LIFE."  John 3:16