5 Months Old!

My pumpkin's five months old and every month I say this, but he's getting more and more fun. If only he would stop teasing me by sleeping through the night about once a month.

He is developing such a cute personality; very cheerful and friendly. He has yet to meet a person he doesn't smile at and I can only hope that continues. He recently learned he's not crazy about avocado, but loves sweet potatoes. He's not "officially" on solids but we experiment a little here and there. You don't get that slim figure by dieting:)

Oh, and those thighs? I want to devour them.

What's up with Cash?

The past month he has been enjoying evening golf cart rides. We bundle up, put on some tunes and cruise. It's so relaxing, he usually falls asleep and takes one last nap for the day. (There may or may not be wine in that travel mug.)

He has been practicing sitting up...and falling over!

Our big boy has started eating some cereal to practice with a spoon. He is becoming a pro and I have a hunch that he will be a good little eater:)

Being forced to practice tummy time, which he has zero interest in, along with rolling over...

A Wine Tour + A Birthday

Jake and I had our first day + night away from Cash over the weekend. We went to Traverse City with my brother, his girlfriend, my best friend and her husband to celebrate Jake's birthday. We  went on an Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour and had so much fun. We visited 7 out of the 8 wineries, since one had an hour wait (no thanks). I only tasted at the first 5 and then I needed a little break:)

At Brys' Estate, they put a candle in a little pumpkin muffin and we all sang Jake Happy Birthday.

Everyone was laughing at the fact that I shoved a bunch of pretzels (they were free!) in my purse and went on my merry way.

We had such a fun day and night, and our little chunky monkey was so good for Grammy and Papa. But boy, we were ready to pick him up on Sunday!

Auntie came to visit!

Cash's Aunt Andrea came all the way from Denver to spend a long weekend with little man. He had a lot of fun bonding and having another person around to play with him and spoil him. 

Here they are enjoying an afternoon at Bay Harbor. 

(18.5 weeks)

We all had a great time and it sure is fun watching someone else love on your baby.

Cash's (& Mama's) 3 and 4 Month Favorites

Another favorites roundup!

Motorola Video Monitor: We love this monitor. It is middle of the road as far as cost is concerned. The handheld reaches pretty far. We've taken it as far as the front yard. When I was pregnant I wasn't quite sure if a video monitor was necessary but I'm so glad we ended up getting one, especially while transitioning Cash to his own room at night. I spent the first couple of nights wide awake, watching him sleep peacefully across the hall.

Little Blue Truck Book: Out of all the books we read to Cash, this seems to be his favorite. He stares at it and listens intently. I think he likes all of the "beep beep"s!

Jacques the Peacock: This Lamaze toy is one of Cash's favorites. The wings make a crinkly noise and have a small mirror attached. It's perfect to attach to a car seat, stroller, play mat, etc.

Graco Sound Machine: We get a lot of use out of this sound machine, as in every night and some daytime naps as well. There's a built in nightlight which is ideal for middle of the night feedings, and multiple sound/music options. Perfect for drowning out noises that would otherwise wake the baby. There's a feature to hook up an ipod and play music that way but I have yet to use it.

Britax B-Agile Stroller: We have the travel system, which we really like. Cash is really starting to enjoy his stroller. If he's sleepy/sleeping I'll just attach his car seat, but if he's wide awake and ready for some fun I've started putting him in the stroller without the infant seat. He thinks he's a big guy.

Bright Starts Jammin' Jungle Activity Gym: Cash has gotten a lot of use out of this activity gym. We hang all kinds of toys from it and he kicks and bats at them. We attempt tummy time as well, but he prefers to be on his back:) He did, however, roll over for the first time while wiggling around on this mat.

So, there's 2 more months of favorites. Time is flying by!

For those of you with children, what were some of their favorites around this time?

Four Months!

Cash Lawrence is four months old and growing more chub rolls everyday! We went to his doctor's appointment on Monday and he received 3 shots and an oral. Poor baby was under the weather the entire next day and his little legs were so sore:(

Here are some stats:

Weight: 18#8oz (95th percentile!)

Height: 26.5" (90th percentile!)

Head size: 17 3/8" (95th percentile!)

Other milestones: 

-He rolled over for the first time about a week after turning 3 months and hasn't done it again since! 

-Our little guy sleeps through the night often but sometimes wakes up once to eat.

-Dislikes reclining while awake, wants to sit straight up and needs little assistance!

The doctor said he's a big baby but very proportionate:) He is growing and developing right on track (despite his hatred for tummy time!). We are so in love with this little man.

Labor Day Weekend

Cash hanging out with his Jazi.

Jake, being a goofball.

Canoeing with Dad. We sure got a work out pulling those two slackers behind us:)

Grammy with her grandkids- Jazlyn, Houghton, Drayke & Cash

Up way past his bedtime...

This one makes me laugh. He's almost as big as his 4 year old cousin! 

I realize this post is a little late but we had a great weekend with the family at my parents' cabin. I got a baby-free afternoon canoeing with the adults (Thanks Mom & Jake), the kids drove the heck out of our golf cart, we celebrated my nephew's 2nd birthday, had good food and a lot of laughs.