Spring Blessings!!

We have so much to be grateful for! Health...number 1!! Following that is SO SO much happiness! This is my favorite time of year, and Hunter and I are staying busy! Special prayer request...my Dad is getting ankle surgery April 6th. Sounds simple, and should be simple. But, he is 68 years old and has other health complications...so surgery is always a little more risky! Prayers are appreciated!

6 month stats

Height: 26.75 in

Weight: 17.1 lbs

Hunter is healthy, and we are very grateful for such a positive doctor appointment!We are still exclusively breastfeeding and I've added a little rice cereal in the morning. The doctor said, "Is he ready for food-yes, Does he need food-no, Will food make your life more complicated-yes!" So, on that note...I am going to keep things simple as long as I can. He is growing, healthy, happy, and sleeping wonderful. I am not going to rock the boat! Each breastfeeding session takes about 5-10 minutes total (5 times a day) so I am going to enjoy the simplicity while it lasts!!

We had our first road trip to Dallas to visit cousins. Hunter did amazing in the car, and the pack-n-play was okay. Naps were great, Friday night was good, but Saturday night was not fun! Sleeping in the same room was interesting...I have discovered that Hunter is a major sleep talker! He is sound asleep while talking, rambling, and moaning! The good news is....he went right back to his routine when we got home!! I was expecting a few nights and naps of crying...nope, he earned an A+!

Quick update: Hunter reaches for me to pick him up, so cute! He hardly burps after feedings anymore, and he rarely spits up ;)!! We have shopped in his big boy Chico umbrella stroller...he looks adorable and gets lots of attention (I may be putting up the snap-n-go until next baby!!), the lamb swing is packed up...I never thought that day would come. Hunter loved every second in that swing, he just got too big. He plays with his feet often, and blows "raspberries." He is finally down to 2 naps a day 9-10:30 and 2-4!! I LOVE that he is awake more and that I can plan my outings, appointments, and fun stuff around his naps! We are loving the weather and staying super busy. We enjoyed the most gorgeous picnic at Vargo's restaurant with friends! His new trick...he sticks his thumb IN his pacifier, and sucks his "thumb-afier!" He is so "advanced!" hehehe!

6 Months Old

We have his 6 month appointment soon, and I am excited to see what the doctor has to say. 6 months is going to be full of new things...very fun! Hunter has grown a lot and he doesn't feel like a baby anymore...he is so strong and sturdy. I am guessing he weighs around 16-17 lbs...that is just my guess, we will see? We are enjoying the weather, and had fun at a picnic with daddy at the Water wall by his office. Here is what he is up to:

• experimented with rice cereal the other day...he was not interested (we will work slowly on this one!)
• always makes the "clear your throat" sound, he thinks its funny
• sucks his thumb and pacifier, at the same time! (I pick my battles, he is going to win this one!)
• sits up unassisted with me close by;)
• laughs and talks like its nobody's business
• rolls from tummy to back...still no interest in back to tummy
• sleeps on his back and still doesn't move when he sleeps
• loves cartoons, being outside, bearing weight on his legs
• laughs hysterically when we blare music and sing in the car, with the windows down
• as of Jan 26, he still sleeps 12 hours-straight-at night....AMEN sista!
• still a 3 nap baby (9 am, 12, and 3) all naps are 1-2 hours! The boy needs his sleep!
• breastfeeds 5 times a day (8am, 11, 2, 5, 7 bedtime)...I am getting good at feeding "on the run!"
• Working on eating rice cereal in the morning (pictures of attempt #1)

Baptism

So perfect! It was such a special day, and Hunter is so blessed to have so many people that love him! We are surrounded by such genuine loved ones!! The day went off without a hitch-except for the massive spit up...in my hair...as we were walking up to the front of the church, hahaha, oh well! This beautiful weather is keeping us super busy. We are in the midst of many fun outings...before it gets too hot! Here are some wonderful pictures from the special day. Also, the silliest photo session so far of his sweet outfit before the baptism. Truly, belly laughing!! These pics show how silly he can be....wish you could hear the laugh that goes with that smile!

Adorable outfit was Scotts when he was baptized. And the shoes were my brothers baptism shoes. My brothers name and the year 1968 is on the bottom of the shoes. My first born wearing the shoes of my moms first born....I could feel her precense there!