Ward party

Tonight you went to the ward party with Mom and Dad. It was a beautiful day outside. Dad was a little worried about you getting burned so we brought your hat. Mom plopped you down on your blanket and soon you had friends sitting and playing with you.

Camden Avery - Who was jealous of your sitting skills, and Mom was jealous of his rolling skills. He is 2 months older than you.

Calvin Radmall came to play too. Both boys loved your toys and kept taking them from you. Since you like to share, you didn't seem to mind.

Andrea and Brent came at the end of the party and Andrea was holding this rabbit. Dad let you pet it for the first time.

There was a tire swing that ended up being perfect for you. You weren't too thrilled at the beginning, but liked it after a few minutes.

New Toy

Mom bought you this walker toy a month ago. She quickly put it together and realized that you wouldn't be using it for a long time. Now that you are sitting up so well, we pulled the toy out again. You loved pushing the buttons, hearing the noises, and looking at the flashing lights.

Family Pictures

Family pictures were taken tonight in Provo at the orchards by the State Hospital. You were crying and screaming as we drove there. Mom quickly put your jacket and pants on and then the photographer started snapping pictures. For the first 45 minutes you sat there with a somber face. You didn't cry, but you didn't smile. Luckily for the last few minutes we got a few smiles out of you. Hopefully there are a few that turn out.

The smiles began when Uncle Dan started playing with you. 

Family picture

Helping Grandma

Today after Mom got home from school you went to visit Grandma Hales. Mom went to go help her get ready for a bridal shower. You sat on your blanket and played with your toys while Mom and Grandma worked.

A lot of the people who came to the shower were in Mom's home ward. They loved seeing you and thought you were the cutest baby ever.

Booger Face

Sometimes when you do tummy time all of your boogers come out.

Grocery Buddy

You woke up and were a little grumpy while at the grocery store. You decided to hold onto Mom's treat to keep you happy.

Sitting & Reading

You have decided to start sitting up on your own lately. You are getting better at staying up for long periods of time and can move around a bit before falling down. Today you decided to read your book while sitting up on your own.

Mummy Baby

Wrapped up in Mom's blankets. 

5 Months Old

Today you turned 5 months old. I can hardly believe that in one month you will be 1/2 way to your first birthday. This month has been a fun month, you have learned how to do a few new tricks and we love you more and more everyday.

-You sleep through the night 3-4 nights a week. The other nights you wake up once to eat and maybe another time to talk. We can't wait for you to be a little bit more consistent.
- Mom is super proud of you because you now sleep every night without being swaddled.
- Going to bed is a little bit of a challenge for you now. You cry and fuss for a little bit before you fall asleep.
- We now call your Bumbo chair, the poop chair. Every time we put you in there, you poop.
- You can sit up on your own and you usually last a few minutes before you crash.

- Sucking on your hands has now changed to sucking on anything you can grab, and you love sucking on blankets.
- Most afternoons Mom will lay you on your blanket and you will talk to yourself. This includes screaming and blowing raspberries. You also make a funny noise that sounds like you are trying to roll your r's. This can last up to 20 minutes.
- This month you got a goopy eye and went to the doctor to get some eye drops. You were on your first antibiotic.
- You love grabbing your feet. If you are laying on your back, you will brab both of your feet and hang out.
- Still wearing size 3 - 6 month closing and moving into 6 month clothes.
- Size 2 diapers
- You ran a 5k with Mom and Dad.
- Met a few boyfriends this month including, Jack Eyre, Kayson Frampton, and Hudson Fairbanks.
- Visited Dad at work, for the grand opening of Maple Mountain Pharmacy.
- Watched Conference with Grandma and Grandpa Hales.
- Had your first Easter, and experienced bubbles for the first time. Also you helped Mom and Dad color eggs.
- Spent a week at home all day when Mom had Spring Break.

Hudson

Today Hudson came over to the Catmall's and you were talking and playing with each other. Every Sunday for the past couple of months, Dad has gone over to the Catmall's to play ping pong.