5 months

Weight: 18 pounds 14 ounces    88%

Height: 26 1/2 inches                 77%

Here's what is happening this month:

• Received his 4 month shots
• Went to Washington D.C.
• Started sleeping in his crib-in HIS room (with Abigail)
• Had thanksgiving at Grandmas and Grandpas
• Likes playing the piano on his tummy
• Loves playing with abigail
• Tries to stay sitting up by himself
• Celebrated daddy's birthday
• Met santa clause at the ward Christmas party
• Loves growling -thanks to Abigail :)
• Scoots backwards and turns around when on his tummy
• Loves playing Peek-a-boo
• Tries to push himself up when on his tummy 

 picnic on the grounds

sporting his Georgia gear!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pushing up

4 Months

Weight: 17 pounds 9 ounces         88%

Height: 26 inches                          81%

What's happening this month:

• Grabs objects/ likes to play with toys
• Found a tickle spot on his belly
• Loves trying to stand up
• Holds on to momma like a little monkey holds on to its momma
• Starting to spit up less (an improvement)
• He found his toys on 10-24-12
• Had Halloween- cutest little devil ever!
• Was babysat by grandma for a night
• Starting sleeping through the night (sometimes)-Frist time on 10-20-12
• Still talking- making new sounds: gurgling, blowing raspberries
• Went to Minnesota for his first wedding/reception
• Rolled onto his tummy turning to the right on 11-5-12
• Doesn't like being away from momma :)

 handsome devil

LOVE

This one is for you Reid.... (if you don't want to read this, enjoy the pictures)
I am not very good at putting thoughts and words together in an orderly fashion, but you already know that.
I will always remember seeing your blue eyes and your big smile for the first time when we started training at work, and knowing I wanted to get to know you. (Not to mention that I knew our kids would have the prettiest eyes ever and they do). I remember telling my trainer on our last day of training that I wanted to ask you out and that very night I got to dance with you 3 times. I was so worried that Lena and Mandi were competition (thanks girls for being his cousins). I had Jessica set up a "party" just so I could get your number :). Sorry for canceling our first date, but thank you for offering the idea to get ice cream and to meet your sister Sarah (Sarah if you are reading this- I'll never forget you making fun of my accent!)
When you went to China to get Cole with your mom and dad and Kristin, I wasn't sure if I loved you (after 3 weeks of knowing you), but once you left, I knew for sure that I did. I remember just staring into your eyes when you got back, sitting in my lovely truck, and knowing that we'd be together forever.
The happiest day of my life was on October 20, 2007, the day we were sealed for time and all eternity. (I got to see you cry :) ) It has been 5 years. I can't believe how fast time has gone, but I can't wait for the rest of our eternity! I love you so much. You make me happy when I'm sad, you calm me when I'm frustrated. You make me want to do better, to be better in every aspect. You love me for my shortcomings. You love me for ME and always have and I know you always will. Thank you for being a wonderful husband, father, student... for being a wonderful YOU.

3 months

Weight: 16 pounds 3 ounces         93%
Height: 25 inches                          81%

What's happening this month:

• Went to an apple orchard with SOS (Significant Others of Students) playgroup
• Laughed out loud 9-19-12
• Went to Minnesota again to celebrate Abigail's and Grandpa's birthday
• Eats every 4 hours
• Sleeps 6-7 hours at night (mom likes that)
• Likes watching football with mom and dad
• Likes taking baths and being in the water
• Talks a lot! (still)
• Grabs hands together
• Big accomplishment this month, learned to roll left onto his tummy
• Watched first General Conference

My 3 year old!

An update on my big girl!
I can't she is already 3!!!
Stat's update:
38 1/4 inches tall   -72%
39 lbs 9 oz           -97%

She absolutely LOVES her little brother, sometimes a little too much. She always tells me "mom, you are the sweetie and I am the momma". Her language is always improving and she says the funnies things! Here is a conversation with my mom (my mom was taking care of Abigail when Jonas was born and isn't the greatest with directions): Abigail - "did you go the wrong way?" Grandma - "yeah, I went the wrong way." Abigail - "Well, turn around!"
Another between me and Abigail: Me- "Jonas is trying to eat my nose" Abigail - "I don't want my brother to eat my mom's nose" Me- "That would be silly huh?" Abigail- "and fancy!"   (What fancy means to here I have no idea :)
A week before her 3 year check up, we went to the doctor's for Jonas' 2 month, and Reid, Jonas and I all got various shots. Abigail felt left out and said that she wanted shots too! What little kid ever asks for a shot? Haha! She loves Curious George and Little Einsteins. She has been learning her letters and loves to *try* to take pictures with our camera. She is very social and loves playing with her many friends here in Des Moines and going to the playgrounds in the mall (what a life saver in the winter!)

Enjoy the pictures!! (They are not in any particular order)

 being a momma trying to feed her baby

 before her shots at the doctors

celebrating Abigail's and Grandpa's birthday

 milk art

 cinco de mayo celebration

 she loves swimming

 and riding her bike

last family picture before Jonas @ 4th of July parade

I love this girl so much and I don't know what I would do with out her!