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!
This is one of my favorite Scripture verses and one that is always on my mind when I look at you, sweet boy. You are such a perfect gift straight from our heavenly Father. Lately, your dad and I have been feeling overwhelmed by the blessings that He continues to shower on our family. I just started a new job this week, which is downtown where daddy works too. You had your first week (two days Tuesday and Thursday) with your nanny Tita and with Allie Beth. It sounds like you guys had lots of fun! I think Allie Beth is getting used to having a friend around when she's with Tita. Tita told us that you "tinkled" all over yourself and in her face both days (uh oh!), that you laughed watching Allie Beth dance to her princess songs, and that you got so worn out that you fell asleep in your bouncer! We are so thankful to have Tita and feel so blessed by how much she loves and cares for you while mommy and daddy are at work. God was so faithful to us by leading her to our family!
Here are a few pictures from your first week with Tita
Are you trying to tell AB to stop touching you? She just wants a hug!
AB assisting Tita with your bottle
This is where you like to sit and watch AB dance to her princess movies
Mommy is going to work to Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays going forward. We pray that you continue to love spending time with Tita and Allie Beth!
Last week you took your first plane ride with Mom and Dad! You were such a big boy at the airport and so cooperative the whole time. We flew from Dallas Love Field airport to Branson to see all the Vestal family and spend some time at the lake.
First airport experience
Here we go getting on your first plane ride!
Here we are finally settled in for the flight!
You were a real trooper the whole time and even made an appearance on the lake once or twice between your naps. Right now you're sleeping 11 hours at night, from 8pm-7am (so awesome!), and then you take 2 short naps in the morning and a longer nap in the afternoons, followed by a short cat nap in the late afternoon. So it's hard to get out of the house between all that napping!
Here are some of our favorite pictures from our 4 days in Branson
Meeting Aunt Kim (your birthday twin!) for the 1st time
Showing off your patriotism for the 4th!
Hanging with Uncle Matt
What is Uncle Matt wearing? You loved looking at his crazy hat!
Getting on the Relaxation Station with Daddy for the first time. You didn't find it all that relaxing :)
Worn out from all the lake fun
Sitting with mom on Papa's boat
You loved smiling at Papa!
Aunt Kim loved to hold you!
Napping in the Port a Crib
You continue to get more fun with every passing day. We think you're going to roll over soon, but you really hate to lay on your tummy, so it may still be a while before you roll from your tummy. You prefer to sleep on your side at night, so we're pretty sure you could roll if you wanted to. You are such a happy boy and you are filling our lives with so much joy!
Laughing with Daddy at the lake
Smiling for the camera!
Deep talks with Daddy at the pool
Most of the time you like the pool, but sometimes it can be stressful!
