Wren - 6 Months

Our Missy May is 6 months old! How did the past half a year fly by so quickly? We can't get over how beautiful and absolutely wonderful she is. She is very observant, loving to watch those around her (especially Harper) and respond with smiles and coos. She has the cutest giggle and will sometimes even belly laugh. She's pretty attached to her mommy but loves bath time with daddy. She can roll over, but still stays in one general area and doesn't prefer tummy time. She has become quite the jumping bean in the jumperoo and is figuring out how to manipulate different toys. She loves to eat, both nursing and spoon-feeding. So far she has tried (and loves) carrots, peas, applesauce, green beans, clementines, and mum mums (rice crackers). Her favorite toys are her Sophie giraffe, taggie blankie, and Ellie the elephant. She grabs and tries to eat anything she can get her hands on. She's difficult to change as she is always grabbing her toes and pulling off her socks. She takes good naps during the day but isn't great at sleeping at night. Overall, Wren is a very happy baby with lots of smiles that attract compliments from friends and strangers alike.

Wren's 6 month appointment is this next week followed by her 6 month photo session so stay tuned for more updates on our little girl.

Daddy's Girl

Now that Wren has grown out of the newborn stage, Joshua is loving playing with his baby girl. Wren is loving it too and responds with smiles and giggles. She also loves to buzz her lips. They're so cute together.

Saturday Celebration

*Yes, I'm still stuck in December. Someday this blog may catch up!

Since we were with family over Christmas, we chose the following Saturday to celebrate at home as a family. It was fun to play Santa, eat set out cookies and milk, gnaw on a stalk of celery set out for the reindeer, fill stockings, and place presents under the tree. That morning, Harper quickly ran to see if Santa ate his cookies and left him some presents. He was in awe. I love his animated facial expressions!

Reading his new "Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site" book.

 

Good morning from the girls!

Showing Wren the doll I made her. She tried eating her hand but otherwise wasn't much interested.

Making a big train track for Harper to try out his new train: Fiery Flynn!

The breakfast master frying up some sausage and delicious french toast. So sweet, so good.

Later in the day we invited our friends the Hollerans to meet us at a sledding hill. It was pretty cold, but the kids had a fun time, went super fast and even bailed once (I wish I had it recorded!). Afterwards, we headed to our friends' house for some hot cocoa and cookies.

Wren the snow baby. She quickly fell asleep all bundled up and cozy.

Family Christmases

We were very thankful to have three whole days together for Christmas. It is much easier to split time between families when you have three days instead of just one or two. We had such a great time being with each family, eating lots of wonderful food, celebrating Jesus's birth, opening lots of great gifts, and watching our kids grow before our eyes.

Wren with Auntie Laura. Go Gusties!

Grammy with her grandkids. Joshua and I enjoyed some extra relaxation time with more bodies around to play with Harper and Wren.

Opening presents.

Harper wearing the pajamas I made him. How did he get so big?!

Wren and her present that was way bigger than her! (It's the next size car seat)

 Christmas lunch at the Kontak's

Thank you to all of our family for their love and generosity! We love you!

Speeding through December

December went by way too quickly as usual. The last month of the year has so much packed into it that as soon as you realize it's December, all of a sudden you're through the first week of January. In an attempt to get back up to speed, here are some more things we did in December of last year:

Joshua hosted a waffle brunch for me and my friends in celebration of my 28th birthday.

I've decided the Saturday morning brunch is a great way to spend your birthday with friends. Thanks Joshua!

 Our first baby is growing up! Here he is in his first Christmas program at church. Though he didn't sing the songs, you can see him here doing one of the hand motions. The two-year-olds mainly did a great job looking adorable.

We had the Hollerans over for our very own Christmas party complete with craft, cookie decorating, red and green themed lunch, and present exchange.

I'm so honored and thrilled to be part of my friend Corynn's wedding next year. It was so fun to go dress shopping with her! As you can see, Wren tagged along. (Though cute... no, that is not the dress Corynn picked!)