Jeremy's Birthday

Okay, so this was probably my favorite of his parties. Jeremy turned six on the 23rd. He wanted a Scooby Doo Spooky party. We had a mystery to solve, with clues and activities. There were bats to knock down, spiders and ghosts to make, a mummy to wrap up (Wes) and of course the haunted graveyard cake to eat. We had a blast. I made the cake (I've never made it before) and that was super fun. But, I have to say, I'm a little exhausted from it all!

Halloween

This year was a busy Halloween. It was on Saturday, but it seemed like it was on Friday as well. Jeremy's first costume parade at school was Friday afternoon. He was so excited, then lost two pieces to his costume before it was over. Thank goodness we found both.

Then, that night some neighbors in the ward had a chilli cook-off party. We dressed up, ate too much chilli (heartburn for me, ouch), and had a lot of fun. These were our costumes.

Saturday, we actually had Thanksgiving dinner at Cami and Roland's to celebrate the two times Roland will miss in the next year. But, we hurried home to put costumes back on and trick or treat. We went out for a while, until we got cold and tired. It had been a long day. Our costumes changed a little, here we were.

All in all it was a fun weekend.

Christopher

Here are a few updates on Christopher's growth. He now weighs almost 15 lbs and is 24 in. long. He's so strong, holding himself so straight. He also smiles and laughs like babies do. At dinner, he's in his chair on the table with us, and he thinks we're all their for him. He talks to us and smiles. Now, he's even noticing the movement of us putting food in our mouths. If he's not watching us, then he's very intent on lifting his foot up and staring at it like "Hey I've got something I can control, look at it, but no mommy don't tickle it." He He He, his toes are very ticklish. One of the best things is He's Sleeping Through The Night!!!!! Yeah. A good ten or eleven hour stretch usually. I know he's so little to be doing this, but I'm not complaining, and I'm not worried about him getting enough to eat. He's my chunky monkey.

This was Jeremy's church outfit that he wore til he was about 5 month old. Christopher is almost too big for it now.

He really is a happy baby.

Jeremy stills loves him too.

Jeremy's Tooth

Jeremy lost his first tooth the other day. He was very worried that he had done something wrong when he found it loose. I reassured him that this is what was supposed to happen. He wiggled is around for a few days and then we coaxed it out! He was excited then.

Jeremy

Jeremy's a Kindergartener now. He thinks he's all grown up. I thought I would be more sad over his starting school. But, no, I was fine, excited even. A few hours of peace and quiet, well and Christopher.

This is his friend, Nephi, who is also in his class.

He still has plenty of time for moments like this . . .

My Page Pet

Chubby Boy!!

We went to the doctor's yesterday for Christopher's two-week check up (although he's actually already 3 weeks old). At one week, he weighed in at 9 lbs and was 21 in. Two weeks later, yesterday, he weighs a whoppin' 11 lbs and is 23 in. Can you believe it? He's growing so fast. It's so different for me to have this round, plump baby. He's so adorable and we love him so much. What do you think?

Christopher's first real bath. He did pretty good, no screaming.

He likes his binkies, for the most part.

This is how he sleeps. One arm up by his head, mouth open, preferably on someone's chest.

Grandpa Hall came to visit and got all the attention!!!!

Jeremy is on a soccer team now. They are the Blue Knights. He is having lots of fun learning and playing. This was his first game. Go Team!!