Happy 7, 8, 9, and 10 months, Nash!

Once again I find myself behind on the blog, the photo albums, the scrapbooks, but I can smile knowing I have been spending my time doing what really matters and not worrying so much about each and every post.  I am going to try and catch-up for the past few months.  Nash has grown quite a bit in the past few months.  By the time Nash turned 7 months, he had acquired a total of 6 teeth.  All he really wanted for Christmas was his "two front teeth" and instead he was gifted with 4.   By the time he was 8 months old, he managed to get yet another tooth bringing his total to 7.  We should have realized this would lead to a never ending appetite once he started eating finger foods.  Along with another tooth at 8 months, Nash started to crawl, wave "hello" and "goodbye" and finally started to say "Da-Da".  This made daddy very happy since Nash started saying "Ma-Ma" when he was 6 months old.  Before we knew it, we were celebrating Nash's 9 month birthday.  This celebration also brought on yet another tooth where he is still holding steady.  Nash started to become more independent and hold his bottle on his own, and he discovered the joy of finger foods, he started to stand, pull himself up, and now enjoys cruising around the furniture.  I imagine it won't be long before he starts to take off and run.  When it comes to food he isn't afraid to try anything we put in front him.  I know he will devour his birthday cake on his 1st birthday, knowing he can just "dive" right in.   I can't wait to see what the next month brings.

Grandparents Day 2012

Everlee celebrated and performed in her very first "Grandparent's Day" at CFA on November 20th, right before the Thanksgiving holiday.  Grandparent's Day is a chance for all the children to come together and perform for the grandparents and special friends.  In the audience, was Mimi, Dave, Mi-Ma, Pap-Pap, Uncle Travis and Mommy.  All of the Little Explorers did a beautiful job with each song and dance.  The best part was the "May Pole" and the party afterwards in the classroom.  It was a perfect start to a perfect holiday.  We look forward to many, many more GPD celebrations!

First School Performance!

For weeks, Everlee practiced her Little Explorer songs at home in preparation for her fall debut on November 19th.  She constantly sang, "Yellow Submarine" and "This Land is Your Land."  Before the big day, every person in the family knew the lyrics and anticipated the start of the performance.  Everlee loves to sing, dance, and create her very own songs based on the experiences around her.  I am sure we will one day see her name in lights.  For now, she loves the stage with her closest friends by her side.  

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Happy 6 Months, Nash!

Sixth months was a very big month for our "Little Buddy".  He started sitting up which he loved the most since it made it much easier to play with his Big sister, Everlee.  He still needed a little help, but with each passing day he became more and more independent.  Nash started to show signs of his top two teeth coming in.  We are already singing, "All I want for Christmas are my Two Front Teeth".  I am sure they will be here before Santa Claus slides down the chimney.  The most impressive milestone was when he started to say "MaMa" for the first time.  I am thrilled that my "Little Buddy" chose me for his first word.  Everlee said "DaDa" first so this makes be extremely happy!!  

Pumpkin Patch 2012

This year we were so excited to "add" and second pumpkin to our family "Pumpkin Patch".  Everlee and Nash did a fabulous job picking out large, small, and in-between sized pumpkins at the Wesley Methodist Church.  We look forward to this excursion every single year.  I think this year was a record topper....over 50 pounds in pumpkins!

Happy 5 Months, Nash!

Happy 4 Months, Nash!

It is hard to believe our little man is already 4 months old.  Nash has started to et to eat his veggies which started with green peas and was followed by sweet potatoes.  Mommy is trying something new and actually attempting to make baby food from scratch.  It doesn't seem too difficult so hopefully it will be edible.  Nash still continues to love to be swaddle every night before bed and during nap time.  While at daycare, they constantly confirm he will not sleep soundly unless he is tight;y swaddled.  Nash is a man who knows what he wants.  Nash is also starting to love the bath and enjoys "splishing and splashing".  Big Sister Everlee enjoys taking a part in the "tubby"time role and is always eager to help mom give Nash a bath.