Conversations With Hayden…

H. “what is this Mommy?”

Me. “a thread from the rug.”

H. “oh…that’s a good answer Mommy.”

(please Lord let them all be this easy.)

Milestone-1st Oatmeal

At Lauren’s 4 month appointment the doctor said we could start some cereal.  He said that we didn’t have to, but it might help her sleep at night.  We gave it a try, but as I wasn’t really planning to start any solids until at least 6 months I wasn’t all that disappointed that it didn’t take.

Lauren may not have enjoyed the cereal, but she was sure cute trying it out. 

  She disliked the bib. 

She spit out all the oatmeal.

She wanted out of the high chair stat. 

Oatmeal Fail.

I Wuv You

The last few weeks have been filled with the sweetest words: I Wuv You.  Hayden has been talking up a storm for many months now, but had never said those three little words.  We would tell her we loved her and she would just smile and laugh and say “no” like it was the silliest thing.

But last week she came and laid her head in my lap and said, “I wuv you Mommy.” I mopped up my melted heart and told her I loved her too.  Since then she will say it back to us when we say it to her, but the sweetest thing is still when she says it out of the blue. 

This milestone may be even better than the first smile and the first step.

We Love you Hayden!

Welcome Cousin Max!

Maxwell Dennis Littler was born July 16th, at 8:19 pm (England Time) weighing 8 lbs. and 11 oz. All our love to the new family of three, Jack, Amber and Max! (Now the real fun begins :)

Happy Birthday Max!

For Your Listening Pleasure…

Hayden sings a few of her favorites

To purchase your own copy of these classic hits, just send two easy payments of 19.99 made out to “Hayden’s college fund.”

Quick Rest Stop

Ryan, Amber, Ben and Carter in the womb stopped by for 45 minutes or so on their way to Houston.  We are so glad they were able to stretch their legs at our house!

Miss you Carters!

Wordless Wednesday-Grammy & The Girls

Wordless Wednesday-Another Daddy’s Girl?

 

Four Months of Lauren

Lauren Elizabeth turned four months old on Monday.  To celebrate we took a trip to see Dr. Straughn for her well visit.  Her stats are: 16.6 lbs. (96%), 24.5 inches (70%), 16+ inches head circumference (85%).

She is doing fabulous! (except for the double ear infection she had when we went.)

Lauren has her two front bottom teeth.  She is starting to stay awake for longer stretches and is proving to be a very happy baby.  The one thing we wish she was doing better at is her night sleeping.  I think she is regressing.  The doctor suggested we wait until her ears are clear and then try to persuade her to eat more during the day and sleep at night.  Apparently she likes her calories spread out over the entire 24 hours.

Lauren likes to sit in her Bumbo chair, watch her sister run around, take long baths, drink milk, ride in the sling, and make faces at Daddy.  We sure are enjoying that girl!

Lord, thank you for our sweet baby Lauren!

Happy Independence Day!

Thank you Lord for a country that allows us to worship you freely! We pray especially today for those sharing and hearing the Good News in countries without that privilege.

Help us remember that with great freedom comes great responsibility.