Christmas is coming!

Christmas Picture Taking Fun!

Mommy is having some fun with her new camera :)  The only problem was that Jem wouldn't smile because he was too busy having fun with paper, bows, ornaments and presents (we used aunt Erin's present as a prop and he became quite enamored with it!).  I am going to attempt a family picture in front of the tree tomorrow when we are dressed up for Christmas Eve...wish me luck!

Happy 6 Months Jem!

Today is Jem's half-birthday!

It's hard to believe it's been 6 whole months since our trip to the hospital.  A quick and easy birth, a easy baby.  I can't complain (well, I  might complain about nights, but he's so happy during the day it's hard to complain too much).  I remember at our 2 week checkup I told the dr he was a very chill baby, but I figured it wouldn't last...well it would seem he has a very laid back personality!  He goes everywhere with us - with 2 older siblings, there are lots of swim practices, dance classes, martial arts classes, school events to go to, and he always just goes and hangs out.  He loves church - especially the music (that's my boy!).  He's happy and social and always brings a smile to my face!

This month he's become adept at sitting - he can now sit as long as he wants.  He also FINALLY rolled over front to back this week - I was beginning to think he never would.  He still doesn't do it much - he is more likely to do it in his crib than anywhere else - but at least he can.  And he hasn't figured out yet that this new power can take him places!

He started eating cereal this month, and will start fruits and veggies after the Christmas excitement has died down.  He hasn't been in for his well-baby check yet but I suspect he weighs a good 21 pounds.  He is definitely a chunk!

He's starting to find his voice...usually at some inopportune moment (like prayer or some other quiet time).  Not really babbling yet , but I've heard a few consonants here and there.  And he started blowing raspberries too!

Happy Birthday Lucy

This post comes a couple days late but between birthday fun and recovering from the stomach bug I'm not exactly back up to par yet.  But I wanted to share some pictures of my 5 year old!

Her big present from mom and dad was getting her ears pierced.  She's been asking since July, and we told her she had to wait until her birthday.  I wasn't convinced she would actually follow through since she was super concerned with whether it would hurt, but follow through she did!  I was supposed to take her to the dr while Curtis was at work Friday, but since I was down, it turned into a Daddy-Daughter Date!

She's very excited about them, and we accidentally did it at a great time - I didn't know she should stay out of the pool after having them done, and we just finished swim classes, so it worked out perfect!

We had planned a party at home on her birthday, but my bug kinda thrw a kink in that - luckily we were able to go to Grandma and Grandpa Mears the next day and have everyone over!  5 candles!

Tinkerbell cake!

We will have her at the dr at the end of the month for her checkup, but we measured her at about 2.5 inches of growth over the last year.  This year she has also learned to read, started preschool, ran her first 2 5ks, and become a really funny, lovely person to know.  I feel so blessed to be her mama!

Happy Birthday Lucy!