Easter

Today was your first Easter. Mom was so excited for you to go find your Easter basket. You woke up at 6, ate, and then took a nap before eating again at 8 and then we went to find your basket. You were interested in the your basket and looked at all of your new fun things.

But then you were more interested in the basket handle and Mom's phone. 

Mom read you one of your new Easter books.

You got all dressed up in your new dress for Church. While Mom was getting ready, Dad blew some bubbles for you.

You saw your friends Kayson and Sadie at church. 

Family photo. 

Coloring Eggs

Mom grew up with the tradition of coloring and decorating Easter Eggs. Dad had never colored eggs until he met Mom. All week long Mom has been wanting to decorate eggs with you, and today was finally the day. You sat on the table and played with your plastic eggs while Mom and Dad (mostly Mom) dyed the Easter eggs.

When we were taking pictures, you spit up all over Mom. 

Hat

Today the weather has been beautiful outside. Mom and Dad took you to run errands and after wanted to have a picnic in the park. After putting away all of the groceries, we decided to just have lunch in our yard. You sat in your bumbo chair and watched us eat, and then we played with you on the blanket. Dad was worried about your head getting a sunburn, so Mom brought out your hat. It's still a little big, but it worked.

Napping with Dad

Today Mom went Visiting Teaching and you hung out with Dad. When Mom got home, you were both taking a nap on the couch.

Kayson

Today Mom's visiting teachers came to visit. Krista brought her little guy Kayson with her. Kayson is 2 months older than you. You were excited to meet each other and sat and stared at each other.

Raspberries

Baby girl, today you showed Mom and Dad your new trick. You started blowing raspberries. You end up with a face covered in slobber after a few minutes.

Smiles

You have been so smiley lately. Today while you were taking a nap, you kept smiling. You must have known that Mom was holding you.

Goopy Eye

You woke up today with a goopy eye. Mom cleaned it off and went to work. When she got home it was back to goopy. You were also pretty cranky from getting your shots yesterday. Mom called the nurse at Dr. Later's office and she said it was most likely an infection and that you needed antibiotics. So back to the doctor we went.

Sue Ann checked you out and said everything looked fine besides your eyes. Mom has to fight you 4 times a day for the next 5 days to get these drops in your eyes.

4 month appointment

Dad got off work early today so he was able to come to your appointment. When we got there, you were a little grumpy that we woke you up.

But then you were all smiles when it was time to get weighed. Dad wasn't feeling to great, as you can tell.

Getting you head measured by Tasia. (Who was in Mom's ward when she was in high school.) 

Looking at Mom during your check up. 

Dr. Later said you looked great and that you can start eating solids at 6 months. 

Sad little Olivia

This morning when Mom was getting you dressed for church you weren't very happy. You cried the whole time, but that isn't something new. You don't love when we put shirts on over your head.

(Mom had to take this picture to show your sad face and the tears you had. -Take a look at those chunky cheeks!)

At church you kept crying out randomly in Sacrament meeting and Relief Society. This was not like you. You are such a happy baby unless you are tired or hungry. Mom realized you felt hot and when we got home we gave you some tylenol. You took a long nap and we went to Grandma and Grandpa Hales house for dinner.

You played on the blanket while Mom and Dad ate and talked and laughed like your normal self. We took your temperature again and it was still around 99 degrees. You were cranky again and it made Mom said. We brought you home, gave you some more tylenol and put you to bed. Mom was super happy when you woke up at midnight to eat, and you were back to your normal self.

We are hoping you don't get sick and grumpy again this week when you get your 4 month shots.

Baby Hudson

Today you finally got to meet Baby Hudson. His parents are good friends with your Mom and Dad. Hudson is about 6 weeks younger than you.

Your first 5k

This morning Mom dressed you in a onesie she had made for you to wear to the 5k race held at Mom's school. You were happy and excited to go.

Andrea and Brent came with us, and we met Grandma Sue and Ayrika there. Everyone loved seeing you in your onesie and sunglasses.

Mom pushed you all 3 miles. The first mile and a half Dad ran with you guys, and then he took off ahead. The students in Mom's class were trying to beat Mom in the race as she pushed you in the stroller.

Dad had his best race day ever and was excited to see you cross the finish line. 

Mom loved pushing you in the jogging stroller and can't wait to do another race with you.

Watch Me Grow

Here are pictures of your first 4 months. This month you are trying to sit up by yourself and usually have a smile on your face.

4 Months!

Baby Girl! You are now 4 months old. Here are a few things you have been up to: 

- Met your friend Olivia Burr, who is letting you borrow a few of her toys and clothes.
- Fell in love with the play mat. You will lay there and talk to Mr. Turtle who hangs from above.
- You have taken many naps in the jogging stroller. Mom puts you in at nap time and you go over to Orem Community Hospital and walk around the track. One day you took a walk with your friend Tyler Sodja.
- You tag along on dates with Mom and Dad. (Pizzeria 712, Waffle Love, Happy Sumo, and Station 22.)
- We have gone to visit Great Grandma Andrus a few times this month. She wants to hold you like a baby but all you want to do is stand.
-You have started laughing. We have only heard it a few times. You laughed when mom made some funny noises and when she blew raspberries on your belly.
- You are a pro at tummy time. You hold your head up high and are starting to inch your way towards your toys.
- For the first time you went to all 3 hours of church. The first week was hard, but each week has gotten a little easier. (For Mom.)
- You roll over a few times a week. Still only from your tummy to your back.
- You have found your toes, and when you are pant-less, you grab onto them.
- At night you try to sneak your left arm out of your swaddle.
- Your cousins came to visit. Abby and Ty came to hang out at our house, and then we met up with Coy and Keith for dinner.
- While mom and dad eat dinner, you like to sit in your bumbo chair. You also sit with the boppy supporting you.
- At night you still need to be swaddled, but during the day you will nap with your arms out, and sometimes above your head.
- You got sick for the first time this month. Mom went to get you out of your crib and you had thrown up. And then threw up 3 more times that morning. The doctor wanted to see you that day. You were super irritable and sad. Luckily it only lasted for 1 day. Mom and Dad both stayed home with you that day. You weighed in at 12 pounds 8 ounces.
- We finally moved up to size 2 diapers.
- You are using your hands more and more to hold and grab things. You pull your binky out all of the time.
- Mom bought you your first life jacket at Costco. Crossing our fingers you love the water.
- While at the babysitters you have been drinking 1 bottle with 2-3 ounces of milk. You finally decided that you are hungry enough for 4 ounces.
- You love Sadie and Sarah. You recognize them at church and give them big smiles.
- Once mom picks you up from Sarah's you come home and eat at noon. You eat again at 2, 4, 6, and 8 and then go to bed for the night.
- You have been sleeping from 8 PM to 7 AM and waking up once around 3 or 4 to eat.
- For the first time since being in your room and sleeping in your crib you slept from 8 until 7 without waking up in the middle of the night. (Night of March 12th)
- Sucking your hands is one of your favorite things to do.
- You still wear some 3 month clothes, some 3-6 are a tiny bit too big, but you still wear them.
- Almost every Friday, Dad has had the day off this month. So you get to stay home and play with him.
- We have been sitting on a blanket outside playing in the sun. We are so happy to be able to be outside after the long winter.

Your 4 month appointment isn't until next week, so I will update your stats then.
Weight:   13 pounds 3 ounces     29%
Length:    24.4 inches                  42%
Head:      16.1 inches                   55%

Spring is coming

We are so happy to be having warm weather! Today we took some blankets and toys outside and played in the yard. After being inside for the last 4 months, we are so happy to be able to go outside.

You also went in the stroller twice this afternoon. Once on a two mile jog with Mom and then with Mom and Dad to the Mexican market.

Playing with Dad

We have been lucky to have Dad coming home around noon each day. He stays busy studying in the afternoons but every once in a while will take a break to play. 

You were busy playing and Dad fell asleep. 

Life Jacket

Mom and Dad bought you your first life jacket today from Costco. We are hoping that you will love the water this summer. Mom was sad that they didn't have any pink life jackets.

Sunday

This morning Mom was excited to get you ready for church. You wore a dress that was a hand me down from your Henry cousins. Today at church you were playing sucking on your ball during Sunday School. You have started sticking your tongue out more and more.

You love tummy time and you usually will roll over after 5 minutes or so. You are wearing a pair of shoes that Mom and Dad bought for you before you were born. 

Sick Baby

This morning when mom went to wake you up for the day she found you covered in throw up. You had thrown up in your bed, but didn't cry. Mom felt so bad. She quickly cleaned you up and fed you before she had to leave for work. When you were finished eating you threw up again. Mom decided not to go to work and stayed home with you. You took a nap but woke up quickly because you were starving. Mom fed you, and you threw up again. Mom had to do a lot of laundry. You continued to eat and throw up, so Mom called the Grandma Sue to see what she should do. Grandma said to call the doctor. The doctor said that we needed to come in and have you checked out.

All morning you were really sad and if we moved you around you would start crying. Once we got to the doctor, you seemed to be a little happier. The doctor didn't find anything wrong, and suggested we feed you from a bottle a little bit at a time. We spent the afternoon feeding you a little milk and then taking a nap. You were feeling a lot better that night.

Sunday Best

Today was your 2nd time of going to church for all 3 hours. Mom was a little nervous since last week was pretty rough. You did a lot better this week, you took a good nap and let Mom listen to some of the lessons.

Mom and Olivia

Our family of 3.

Swaddle Free Nap

You love to be swaddled when you go to sleep. Mom is getting nervous that you will have a hard time sleeping when you can't be swaddled anymore. During naps, you practice sleeping without being swaddled. Today you were very relaxed as you took your nap.

Faces

You are so cute and are getting pretty strong. You like to practice sitting up with the help of the boppy. Today you were showing mom a bunch of funny faces. Here are a few of them.