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| Loving the steps! |
Monday, March 16, 2015
Mason's First Haircut
Mason got his first haircut...well a few weeks ago but who's counting! We took him into the same gal that cuts Liam's hair and who used to cut Jesse's hair when he was little. She's so great with Liam that we couldn't wait to bring in Mason. But to kill two birds with one stone both boys got haircuts! Mason was a little unsure at first but he did great on my lap and actually stayed very still while Cinder did a quick trim. Liam had fun with his haircut and after getting his "usual" haircut (really short) he got his very first steps. It brought back memories to both Jesse and Cinder because Cinder used to give Jesse steps when he was Liam's age. Liam loved them so I have a feeling he'll be asking for steps A LOT!
Monday, February 16, 2015
Month 8 & 9
Mason,
You are now 9 months old! Once again I've been slacking and haven't been keeping up on your posts. And since I can't differentiate between the two months I'm just going to combine them into one post like I did before.
You had your 9 month check-up a few weeks ago and the doctor says you're doing great. You were 27 inches long and weighed 18.2 lbs. When we looked at your chart your weight is steadily going up but your height hasn't really changed much. He wasn't too concerned though and said we'll see where it's at next appointment. He did say you have a big head which I think he's commented on every time we've gone in. So that means you're going to be really smart right...ha! This was a quick and easy appointment and the best part about it was you didn't have to have any vaccinations. We did however, have to go to the lab so you could get some blood drawn. Daddy took you in while I stayed in the waiting room with your brother. He said you did really good though!
The biggest change these last couple months is your diet. You're still on formula but besides baby food we've started giving you regular food. We've given you both puffs and yogurt drops but you're not a big fan of the yogurt drops. I think they're to tart for you just like the apple/strawberry puffs are which you spit out immediately if I try to give them to you. So far the only thing you really like of that stuff is the sweet potato puffs. We've also given you grapes, peaches, and avocados but you're really not a fan of any of that either. You just push it off your plate and sometimes push it onto the floor. You do like most bread whether its toast, rolls, etc. You love graham crackers, pancakes, and I gave you macaroni and cheese today and you loved that. So we just go through the rotation of giving you whatever we're eating and if you don't like it or are still hungry we give you baby food. Then if you're still hungry or between eating's we give you a bottle. Its working pretty good so far!
You still just have two teeth, the two lower front teeth. Though the top front teeth are trying to come in as they are just barely starting to break through. And I think because of this you've been extra fussy. But who wouldn't, that's gotta hurt! So we've been giving you teething tablets and they seem to help you quite a bit. Other than this, you've pretty much been healthy these last two months which we couldn't be happier about.
You sleep through the night most of the time still though you went through a spurt where you'd wake up once a night for a midnight feeding. This went on for about a week or so. Even though you'd finish an 8 or 9 oz bottle before bed you'd still wake up anywhere between 2 and 4 am wanting another bottle. Maybe you were going through a growth spurt or just wanted the extra cuddles but now you're back to sleeping through the night. I love the late night cuddles but I like my sleep so I'm so glad you're sleeping through the night again.
You can sit up really well now and don't really lose your balance and fall over anymore. So we don't have to be as cautious and surround you with pillows. You are great on your belly and have mastered the army crawl and if something is within 360 degrees reach you'll swivel around on your belly until you can reach it. It is hilarious watching you army crawl, you look like a little snake. It takes you a little longer to get places but you get there and are so proud of yourself after you do. Once you've reached a new spot you turn and look at us and smile. You can also push yourself up onto your hands and knees in a crawl position. So it could be any day you start full out crawling! Then we're really in trouble!!
You have so much personality and are talking more and more. You haven't really said any real words that we can tell anyway. Though daddy said you said momma one morning when he was getting you dressed. But you haven't said it again. You are such a happy baby and always greet us with a smile, a smile that never gets old.
Happy nine month birthday sweet little boy!! I love you so much!
Love,
Momma
You are now 9 months old! Once again I've been slacking and haven't been keeping up on your posts. And since I can't differentiate between the two months I'm just going to combine them into one post like I did before.
You had your 9 month check-up a few weeks ago and the doctor says you're doing great. You were 27 inches long and weighed 18.2 lbs. When we looked at your chart your weight is steadily going up but your height hasn't really changed much. He wasn't too concerned though and said we'll see where it's at next appointment. He did say you have a big head which I think he's commented on every time we've gone in. So that means you're going to be really smart right...ha! This was a quick and easy appointment and the best part about it was you didn't have to have any vaccinations. We did however, have to go to the lab so you could get some blood drawn. Daddy took you in while I stayed in the waiting room with your brother. He said you did really good though!
The biggest change these last couple months is your diet. You're still on formula but besides baby food we've started giving you regular food. We've given you both puffs and yogurt drops but you're not a big fan of the yogurt drops. I think they're to tart for you just like the apple/strawberry puffs are which you spit out immediately if I try to give them to you. So far the only thing you really like of that stuff is the sweet potato puffs. We've also given you grapes, peaches, and avocados but you're really not a fan of any of that either. You just push it off your plate and sometimes push it onto the floor. You do like most bread whether its toast, rolls, etc. You love graham crackers, pancakes, and I gave you macaroni and cheese today and you loved that. So we just go through the rotation of giving you whatever we're eating and if you don't like it or are still hungry we give you baby food. Then if you're still hungry or between eating's we give you a bottle. Its working pretty good so far!
You still just have two teeth, the two lower front teeth. Though the top front teeth are trying to come in as they are just barely starting to break through. And I think because of this you've been extra fussy. But who wouldn't, that's gotta hurt! So we've been giving you teething tablets and they seem to help you quite a bit. Other than this, you've pretty much been healthy these last two months which we couldn't be happier about.
You sleep through the night most of the time still though you went through a spurt where you'd wake up once a night for a midnight feeding. This went on for about a week or so. Even though you'd finish an 8 or 9 oz bottle before bed you'd still wake up anywhere between 2 and 4 am wanting another bottle. Maybe you were going through a growth spurt or just wanted the extra cuddles but now you're back to sleeping through the night. I love the late night cuddles but I like my sleep so I'm so glad you're sleeping through the night again.
You can sit up really well now and don't really lose your balance and fall over anymore. So we don't have to be as cautious and surround you with pillows. You are great on your belly and have mastered the army crawl and if something is within 360 degrees reach you'll swivel around on your belly until you can reach it. It is hilarious watching you army crawl, you look like a little snake. It takes you a little longer to get places but you get there and are so proud of yourself after you do. Once you've reached a new spot you turn and look at us and smile. You can also push yourself up onto your hands and knees in a crawl position. So it could be any day you start full out crawling! Then we're really in trouble!!
You have so much personality and are talking more and more. You haven't really said any real words that we can tell anyway. Though daddy said you said momma one morning when he was getting you dressed. But you haven't said it again. You are such a happy baby and always greet us with a smile, a smile that never gets old.
Happy nine month birthday sweet little boy!! I love you so much!
Love,
Momma
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Christmas 2014
This Christmas was a blur but it was by far the best Christmas yet. We welcomed another beautiful baby boy earlier this year so we not only had one little boy to share Christmas with but two! My favorite part of it all was just watching their reactions. Liam just turned three and he really got into it this year. From when I put up the decorations, to decorating the Christmas Tree, to Santa's big arrival. I can still remember what Liam said after he saw all the decorations. I put them all up when he was napping and when he woke up and walked out of his room he looked around and said, "Momma, did you do this for me? They are beautiful." Such a sweet, sweet boy, he just melts my heart! Liam also couldn't wait to see Santa this year and tell Santa what he wanted which this year was a bow & arrow and monster truck. Pictures and full story in my Santa post. Watching Mason enjoy his very first Christmas was a lot of fun too! He really didn't know what was going on but he loved watching everyone and he loved all the tissue paper in the presents. He really liked watching Liam and liked watching how excited Liam got.
This year we did things a little bit different than we normally do, we had three Christmas's. We spent Christmas Eve with my side of the family at the Flynn Residence, Christmas with Grandma Pam, Uncle Josh, and Uncle Jeremy & family, then the day after at Grandpa Mike and Nana B's house. It was really nice because we could space everything out to where we could hang out a little bit more and not feel rushed. But now that we've started this trend, the kids will probably expect three Christmas's every year!
Day One: Christmas Eve with my side of the family at the Flynn Residence
Day 3: Second Christmas morning at Grandpa Mike and Nana B's house.
This year we did things a little bit different than we normally do, we had three Christmas's. We spent Christmas Eve with my side of the family at the Flynn Residence, Christmas with Grandma Pam, Uncle Josh, and Uncle Jeremy & family, then the day after at Grandpa Mike and Nana B's house. It was really nice because we could space everything out to where we could hang out a little bit more and not feel rushed. But now that we've started this trend, the kids will probably expect three Christmas's every year!
Day One: Christmas Eve with my side of the family at the Flynn Residence
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| Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! |
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| New tradition I started last year - Christmas Eve boxes for the boys' |
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| Just hanging out with cousins Alex and Dani |
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| Cousins!! |
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| Loving his new Santa PJ's |
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| Presents Time! |
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| Showing off his new hat! |
Day Two: Christmas morning at our house with Grandma Pam, Uncle Josh, and Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Brooke, Boh, and Meri.
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| Just woke up and checking out what Santa brought them |
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| Trying out his new bow! |
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| Grandma Pam helping him figure out that darn wrapping paper! |
After a busy morning of opening presents we took a break to go sledding. We had to try out Boh's new sled!
We can never get Liam to sit still long enough to take a picture!
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| Heading up the hill! |
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| The brothers trying out the hill first! |
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| Taking a spin with Uncle Jeremy |
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| Liam's turn! |
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| And now Mason's turn! |
Day 3: Second Christmas morning at Grandpa Mike and Nana B's house.
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| Ready...Set...Go! |
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| Needing a little help from Uncle Josh |
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| Having fun with cousin Meri! |
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| Just hanging out with Nana B! |
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Santa Claus 2014
Santa Claus was at the new local brewery just up the hill from us. So we made a day of it and took the kids to see Santa and had a little lunch afterwards. Liam was so excited to see Santa and couldn't wait to tell him what he wanted for Christmas but sitting on his lap...well, that was a whole different story. Mason on the other hand didn't have a problem with it and we were able to convince Liam to sit with Mason and Santa. Afterwards, Santa's helper gave each of them a goody bag with a stuffed reindeer in it and candies. As we were leaving, Liam couldn't wait to say goodbye to Santa and then that's all he talked about until Christmas...Santa and Santa coming to our house!
I love this time of year!!
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Christmas Tree Hunting
This year we did what we normally like to do...we went into the woods to find our Christmas tree! With the whole family in tow we drove into the nearby Lolo National Forest (only about a half an hour drive) and searched for the perfect tree. We did a little more driving around than we usually do which was mainly for Mason's sake. Plus the snow wasn't the greatest to play in as it was really icy and crunchy from the rain/snow mix we've had the last few days. But we still had a lot of fun and found the perfect tree for us. Liam was pretty excited to help his daddy cut down the tree!
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Month 6 & 7
Mason,
You turned 7 months old on Thanksgiving! Yes 7 months ALREADY!! Where has the time gone! The months are just flying by and pretty soon you're going to be a year old. But lets not talk about that yet. I know you won't care but once again I've slacked off on keeping up on your monthly updates. So, I'm combining your 6 and 7 month updates into one post to (1) get caught up and (2) I can't remember exactly what you did in each month as they've both blurred together. So here we go!
At your 6 month check-up you weighed 16 lbs and were 27" long which the doctor said is long for your age. He also said you are lean and you need to gain a little more weight. So eat...eat...eat. You got another round of vaccines plus a flu shot and you did pretty well considering. You cried every time he stuck you with a needle which was three different times - one in each leg and one in the arm! But as soon as he was done you were fine and up and smiling again. Your brother felt bad for you though and would come running over each time you cried saying, "It''s okay Mason, it's okay". Such a great big brother!
You are now eating jar food besides formula and rice/oatmeal cereal. You definitely like fruit more than the veggies. Your favorites are pears, bananas, and the mixed apple/banana/pear. The veggies you like to eat most are sweet potatoes and carrots. Anything green you absolutely don't like to eat especially green beans. It's a big ordeal and you spend most of the time spitting it out. Though daddy mixes the green beans with oatmeal and can usually sneak it into your diet and you don't seem to mind as much.
You are teething right now and are a drool monster! You always have a wet spot on your clothes right under your chin. But you know how to keep yourself entertained with the help of all that drool - blowing bubbles! What kid wouldn't!! I get a kick out of watching you and watching your expressions. You're a hoot that's for sure! But that will all come to end when you get your teeth and speaking of which you got your first tooth last week. Yay! A tooth came in in the front on the bottom. I tried to get a picture but you wanted nothing to do with it. You don't really like anyone putting their fingers in your mouth. So the only way to get a look at it is making you laugh. But I wasn't able to do that and get a picture.
You're on the verge of crawling! I don't know if that's a good thing or bad thing because then we'll have two mobile kids. Ha! It really could be any day though. When we put you on the floor on your belly you use your arms to push up and you'll spin yourself around depending on what gets your attention. Our cat, Sophie, gets your attention every time and you always turn towards her and try to grab at her. But most of the time you never even come close. That's probably a good thing because we don't want to make Sophie mad. Now you just need to figure out how to use your legs!
Happy six and seven month birthday sweet little boy! You and your brother bring so much joy to our lives. We are so blessed to have two wonderful boys!!
Love,
Momma
You turned 7 months old on Thanksgiving! Yes 7 months ALREADY!! Where has the time gone! The months are just flying by and pretty soon you're going to be a year old. But lets not talk about that yet. I know you won't care but once again I've slacked off on keeping up on your monthly updates. So, I'm combining your 6 and 7 month updates into one post to (1) get caught up and (2) I can't remember exactly what you did in each month as they've both blurred together. So here we go!
At your 6 month check-up you weighed 16 lbs and were 27" long which the doctor said is long for your age. He also said you are lean and you need to gain a little more weight. So eat...eat...eat. You got another round of vaccines plus a flu shot and you did pretty well considering. You cried every time he stuck you with a needle which was three different times - one in each leg and one in the arm! But as soon as he was done you were fine and up and smiling again. Your brother felt bad for you though and would come running over each time you cried saying, "It''s okay Mason, it's okay". Such a great big brother!
You are now eating jar food besides formula and rice/oatmeal cereal. You definitely like fruit more than the veggies. Your favorites are pears, bananas, and the mixed apple/banana/pear. The veggies you like to eat most are sweet potatoes and carrots. Anything green you absolutely don't like to eat especially green beans. It's a big ordeal and you spend most of the time spitting it out. Though daddy mixes the green beans with oatmeal and can usually sneak it into your diet and you don't seem to mind as much.
You are teething right now and are a drool monster! You always have a wet spot on your clothes right under your chin. But you know how to keep yourself entertained with the help of all that drool - blowing bubbles! What kid wouldn't!! I get a kick out of watching you and watching your expressions. You're a hoot that's for sure! But that will all come to end when you get your teeth and speaking of which you got your first tooth last week. Yay! A tooth came in in the front on the bottom. I tried to get a picture but you wanted nothing to do with it. You don't really like anyone putting their fingers in your mouth. So the only way to get a look at it is making you laugh. But I wasn't able to do that and get a picture.
You're on the verge of crawling! I don't know if that's a good thing or bad thing because then we'll have two mobile kids. Ha! It really could be any day though. When we put you on the floor on your belly you use your arms to push up and you'll spin yourself around depending on what gets your attention. Our cat, Sophie, gets your attention every time and you always turn towards her and try to grab at her. But most of the time you never even come close. That's probably a good thing because we don't want to make Sophie mad. Now you just need to figure out how to use your legs!
Happy six and seven month birthday sweet little boy! You and your brother bring so much joy to our lives. We are so blessed to have two wonderful boys!!
Love,
Momma
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