Now You're My Whole Life

On April 12th, Vann turned 8 months old! He is growing and changing so very fast. His hair is changing and lightening. It's showing a bit more wave and curls. He is eating so well. I began making our own baby food since he's been eating more and more. I just take food we are eating and puree it. This really helps cut down on some cost, but I also know exactly what is in his food. He's loving some of the fun recipes I found on Pinterest. Vann is a crawling machine. He sits up on his knees. He's pushing his walker around and around the floor. Vann is still visiting Miss Eva during the week while Mommy is at work. He loves spending time with his friends. Easton has been coming over with Gabby and we are enjoying walks. Krista has moved in as well and joined us a couple of times. Easter was so much fun with Vann. He thought it was neat that he got a few things in his basket. He got a truck, barking dog ball that rolls around, and some Puffs.

On March 12th, Vann turned 7 months. Time moves so fast!   He is a ham, full of energy, and loves to smile! He is so quiet and then right before he goes to sleep or wakes up he babbles! He has to tell us all about what he is thinking. One word we continue to hear is "hey" and it definitely sounds like "mama" and "daddy" sometimes! I can't wait until he says something on purpose!  **News flash - when I typed this last weekend, we thought Vann was saying "hey"...Well, he does! On Thursday, at a mixer, he looked at Brad Kirk and said "hey" and waved to him. I have witnesses and then he continued saying it and waving! Tears flooded my eyes. He is starting to say "Dada" as well. I heard it on Tuesday (March 25th) when we got home in the afternoon. We have a crawler on our hands. He started maneuvering (other than rolling) to get where he wants to be. He pops up on all 4s, sits back on his heels, and pu...

Six months! Six months! Are you kidding me? My baby boy is half a year old! He is the light of our life! Vann sleeps through the night and wakes us up with a smile. He makes the morning HAPPY and worth rising for! He's in size 6 month clothes, but will be heading to 9 months within a couple of weeks. He weighed in at 15 lbs 6 oz and measured 26 and 1/4 inch at his 6 month appointment. Vann's not a hefty baby, but he's growing and eating lots of food. He's a very active baby and I know he's getting plenty of good nutrition. He is nursing and enjoying fruits, greens, and veggies. Earth's Best pureed baby food is our choice of food. He's tried: bananas, apples, apricots, mangoes, green beans, green peas with brown rice, spinach, avocado, sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash. I am pretty sure he likes bananas, apples, green peas with brown rice the best! Vann loves to eat and launches forward at the spoon. The food is gobbled right up. I have start...

Vann was 20 weeks on Monday! I can't believe how fast time has gone. Vann is growing so much and learning so many things. He weighs 15 lbs and is over 25 1/4 inches. He's rolling all around - tummy to back and back to tummy Playing on the floor is his favorite. If Sid the Science Kid comes on PBS, Vann is all about it. He likes to growl/talk to tell you something. He's fitting in 6 month clothes for sure...have to roll the pants up a little bit. Bath time is his favorite. Daddy does a great job. I love hearing the laughs from the nursery when he's getting ready for bed. He's well adjusted to his crib and sleeps so good. 9 pm - 6 am. Thank. you. God. This week his new found talent is sticking out his tongue. Good grief he's hilarious! 

It was this time last year that we found out some extra special news. Vann was the size of a little seed in my tummy. I found out on this day last year that our baby we had prayed about was finally here and I was pregnant. Here's my favorite moment... And now a year later, we have a bouncing, happy baby boy who is the greatest blessing we've been given.   

I'm 14 weeks.  I smile big and do a little tiny laugh.  If my paci falls out and it's close by, I can push it back in.   I suck down bottles if they are warm enough to my liking! Thanks Miss Kimberly for introducing Mom to a bottle warmer. I still prefer to be nursed.   I love to blow bubbles with my mouth.  I am pulling myself up and about 45° away from sitting all the way up to 90° position.    I like to play with bright colored objects. I really like the spiky ball from Carter's. I am beginning to get a little bit better with tummy time. That used to really annoying.  We took our family photos and I did excellent… Thank God they were only 20 minutes!   {Michele is awesome! Here's a sneak peek!} I love car rides and probably fall asleep within five minutes down the road.

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