This fall we're studying "truth" at church, and what we Christians believe to be biblical truth. The lessons from our study are so important, and ones that I hope you'll embrace early in life and carry with you forever. I pray that you understand and believe biblical truth, and that you boldly proclaim and defend the Word of God without fear or doubt in your heart. And I also pray that you learn, understand and appreciate the value of honesty and integrity and that you let these values guide your way of thinking and decisions.
I know I say this every month, but where has the time gone?! You're already 6 months old! And what an absolute JOY you are right now. I wish I could freeze time and enjoy you just like this because sometimes the days just seem to short to soak it all in. You are such a happy boy! It's hard to express in words how much joy and gratitude your joyful spirit brings to my heart. You smile at almost everyone and your joy is contagious. When I take you to the grocery store or we go out to run errands together, you light up a room and brighten everyone's day. This is so special to me, and I love that you're already making a positive difference for those around you. After all, true happiness comes from serving those around you. Maybe you're a baby genius and already figured out the key to true happiness :)
Your 6 month stats:
Weight: 19lbs 4oz (75%ile)
Height: 28 1/2 (>100%ile)
Head: 17 3/4 inches (95%ile)
Things you're loving this month:
- Your sleep sack and pacifier at night
- You're finally letting me rock you before bed! Mommy loves this!
- Being outside
- Swinging outside
- You're trying so hard to crawl, and getting frustrated because you can't do it yet
- We've been going to music class on Wednesdays, and you love hearing the music and watching the other babies in the class
- Mommy's chewbeads necklace
- Being thrown in the air
- Funny faces and funny noises make you laugh
Things you don't like:
- You're starting to not like being held by people you don't know :(
- Being left alone in a room
- The blender is so scary!
When I go to work, you're staying at home with Tita, your nanny. Since Luke was born just a few weeks ago, his mommy Beth is still on maternity leave and staying home from work to take care of him and Allie Beth... which means that you've had Tita here at your house all by yourself the past month. You are still so happy to see her on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. I hope you continue to love your Tita, because knowing you're happy is the only way Mommy can leave you in the mornings. In a few weeks, you will be going over to Luke and Allie Beth's house some afternoons to play during the week. I hope you're a good boy over there and enjoy spending time with Tita and your friends.
This weekend, your Grandma Sandy "Grandy" came to visit you. We took you shopping for clothes on Friday because you have suddenly outgrown all of your clothes! We had to buy you size 12-18 month clothes because you're so long. So all your clothes are a little big around your neck, arms and body, but they snap at the bottom now without cutting off your circulation! It started raining on us when we were out shopping and you made it known that, once you again, you HATE to be cold.. and wet, which is understandable. Mommy forgot an umbrella so Grandy and I tried to cover you up the whole time with her jacket, which meant that both of us ended up soaked. You came to lunch with us and passed out on Mommy after such an exhausting adventure.
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| It's been a few months since you've seen your Grandy! |
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| Falling asleep on Mommy after the raining outing |
Your daddy and I also took a short trip to Crested Butte with our friends, Bryan, Lauren, Shea, Lee, Sarah & Scott. We left on Friday morning and came back Sunday evening. Your DD came and stayed with you over the weekend and you guys had fun together! Your dad and I missed you so much! We were so excited to see you when we got home after the weekend.
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| Our first time flying on a private jet! |
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| Our view on our weekend trip to Crested Butte |
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| Daddy fishing with his friends Scott, Lee & Bryan |
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| The whole gang |
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Mommy checking out the property with Shea
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| You smiling with DD |
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| Playing with DD while Mommy and Daddy were away |
You also got to meet a new friend a few weeks ago! Her name is Virginia Blair and she's 3 months younger than you and she's so pretty! You loved looking at her. Of course your best bud Delilah was there too!
Your daddy also put a swing up in the backyard for you! You loved your swing right from the start. You and Tita swing together every morning and you absolutely love to be outside.
Here are some other things you've been up to lately!
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| Cheering on the Frogs! |
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| Sitting in your brand new high chair |
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| Visiting with Papi when you came to Sulphur Springs for DD's birthday |
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| Smiling at Mommy after your bath time! |
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| Wearing your daddy's baby hat that Grandy brought |
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| Going on a walk with Tita in the morning. Happy boy! |
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| Bath time! |
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| And this is how you fall asleep these days... with your legs perched up on the crib bars. |
Andrew, we love you so much and we have to thank God every day for what a sweet, joyful blessing you are! We are so blessed to be your Mommy & Daddy!
