This is one of my favorite Scripture verses, because it reminds me that nothing in life is due to "chance." God is always in control of your life and circumstances, and there's nothing you can ever do to mess up His plan for your life. You're safe in His arms, sweet boy. God knows where your life will take you and this brings your mommy so much peace knowing you're safe and God is control of everything, big and small.
You're 5 months old already! Time is really starting to fly by and you're growing so quickly these days. You're still sleeping at night like a champ. Occasionally you'll have nights where you'll wake up multiple times per night, but you hardly ever cry, and if you do, you're easily consolable. I feel so blessed to have such a good sleeping baby! When you do wake up at night, you like to talk to yourself and eat your hands until you can put yourself back to sleep. Lately you're been very interested in your crib bars and like to stick your feet and hands through them.
You're continuing to be more aware of your surroundings, and you love for people to talk to you so you can smile and laugh with them. You're getting to be very good with your hands and just about everything goes in your mouth these days. You also started eating food a few weeks ago! So far you've had sweet potatoes (loved), squash (undecided, but love with fruit!), zucchini (big hit), and pears. Next up is apples, carrots, and bananas. You're really enjoying eating and sometimes I think you can eat forever. Other times you're over it within a couple of minutes. I'm still working on setting a consistent routine for your meals.
Last weekend we took a trip to Denver to see your Aunt Kim and Uncle Matt. You did AMAZING! You did so well at the airport and on the plane (went right to sleep!), and we even got to go on a good hike with you while we were there. We took you on a very shaded hike and you snoozed on and off in your carrier. We took some great pictures!
We also recently had a lunch date with your friends Sofia & Piper. Piper is just about 5 weeks older than you and you guys are about the same size. She's almost crawling! You guys seemed to be fast friends.
Here are some other pictures of what you're been up to lately!
Having lunch at Chuy's
Your first time in the swing!
Relaxin' in the pool at our neighbor's house
Hanging out with Mom on her day off work!
And then hangin with dad when he comes home from work
There's baby Luke in Beth's tummy! This was on Luke's birthday 8/16.
You're such a good traveler! You and Mom at the airport in Denver.
You're just discovering your feet these days and trying so hard to get one in your mouth!
Here you are hanging out with Tita one afternoon.
Getting some hugs from AB while visiting she and her newborn baby brother Luke
Andrew, you're 4 months old! You have changed so much just in the last couple of weeks. Now you're squealing with delight at almost anything and anyone, you started rolling over, and you're reaching out for almost everything and it's so easy for you to smile at the world around you. You are such a delight! Your dad and I are loving every minute with you and watching you continue to explore your world. Our favorite noise in the world is hearing you laugh - it's so contagious! You recently started noticing Miles, who has tried to make friends with you for a while now. You watch him around the house for a few minutes, but he gets boring pretty quickly. I hope you two get along as you get bigger! He already loves you a lot. He especially enjoys your bath time because you splash so much you get him wet. I'm pretty sure he's going to try and jump in the bath with you one of these days.
Things you love:
Music
When mom sings to you
Tita (your nanny)
Watching AB dance
Sitting in your bumbo chair
Sitting in your exersaucer
Bath time with Daddy
Riding in the car (most of the time)
Going on walks
Sitting in the BecoGemini carrier with anyone (best napping place)
Your swing
Your sleep sack
Your paci
Your monkey blanket Things you hate:
Not being fed within 3 hours
Being cold (you've always hated this...)
Being held for too long when you're tired
Yes, Miles is trying to eat your head
Last week we captured on video your first time to roll over all by yourself!
You've had a few play dates recently with your friends Delilah and Sofia. Delilah is sharing her toys with you and you loved listening to her noises and looking at her pretty face! Sofia loved you! She played with you on the floor, and we think you learned how to roll over watching her!
Your DD has been coming to visit you every other week since you were born, sometimes more! She loves you so much and we have to facetime with her in between so that she can see your sweet face.
Our friend, Mindy Tyndall, recently had a piece of art made for your room. It has the most perfect Scripture on it. I hope you carry this verse in your heart always so that you're constantly reminded of your Redeemer.
You also let me dress you up the other day and take some pictures outside! You usually give me about 10 minutes to play photography before you decide you've had enough :) Thanks for your patience! You look so handsome!
