Samuel - 7 Months

This month was another big month for you!  You enjoyed you first Thanksgiving!!  The whole family got together at Uncle Bobby and Aunt Ginger's house to eat and celebrate.  It was a fun time, and you got in lots of lovin's :). 

Laughing with Aunt Ginger

'Walking' with Minna

All that commotion just wore a baby out!

Finally a picture with Mommy!  You're always moving :)

Other things that happened this month:

Ready for church!

Your first playdate!  You loved playing with Katie and Garrett!

That's one tired kiddo

You love your Winnie the Pooh blanket!

My silly boy makes the funniest faces!

Daddy putting the lights on the Christmas tree!

Patiently waiting while Daddy puts the lights on the tree...

Somebody just couldn't wait any longer, he had to take a nap

But then he woke up!

You loved the lights!

Napping with Daddy

You decided that tummy sleeping is where you want to be!
No matter how many times I rolled you over, it was
immediately back to your tummy!

Samuel - 6 months!!

Your 6th month was busy just like all the other months we have been blessed with you!  Just before you turned 5 months old (four days to be exact), your Nana had a bad car wreck.  After a few days in the hospital she came to stay with us for a little bit.  You loved having another person in the house to talk to you.  And even though Nana couldn't hold you at first, you still talked and cooed to her!   

Hanging out with Nana on the day she came home

from the hospital. 

We were actually on our way to the Fox Family Reunion when Nana had her wreck, so we turned around and drove back to Jackson so we could be with her at the hospital.  Your 'aunt' K'Anna took care of you while Daddy and I waited at the hospital.  Once we saw that Nana would be admitted at least overnight, Daddy took you back up to Grenada so everyone could see you at your first Fox Family reunion.  Your middle name is Fox, after that part of your Daddy's family :).

You are progressing in  your eating, and so far have had:  carrots, squash, green beans, and peas, along with the oatmeal you still eat.  You love everything we feed you!   

You attended your cousin Alayna's homecoming to watch her walk as a Senior Maid.  She was beautiful, and you loved the family interaction!  It was so exciting that you stayed up past bedtime just so you wouldn't miss anything.

Waiting for cousin Alayna's Homecoming

Such a funny pumpkin head!

Talking to 'Bug' before the parade

You and beautiful Alayna

Hanging out with Dad and Pops during the game

With Daddy and Bug after the game

Your first Halloween was this month!  We spent the evening with our friends Jo-z, Shae, and their little girl!  It was Shae's birthday so we are super happy that they invited us to come enjoy some fellowship and food with them.  You wore your monkey costume that Nana got you, and you were the most precious monkey I have ever seen!   We also attended a Halloween party with our friends Corey and Anna.  Dad and I went as two robbers and you were our bag of money :)).  As usual, I got caught up in taking pictures and forgot to get someone to take one of the three of us together :(.

Daddy with his bag of loot at Corey and Anna's :)

The only picture I have of me from that night..
I need to work on that!

Lilly was NOT happy you were on her sofa!  She
decided to take her cow-costumed self to her own corner!

Monkeys need naps too!

Sweetest monkey ever!

Hanging out with Daddy and Tea' on Halloween

Mommy, Daddy, and baby monkey on Halloween!

 We went to the Pumpkin Patch for the first time this month!  You were the most precious pumpkin EVER in your little hat!  We met 'aunt' Janine and her family there.  Even though we only saw them for just a minute, I did manage to get a picture with you and your German grandma (Janine's mom).

Samuel with 'Oma' Nina!

Sweet Izzy B went too!

Samuel had to get a picture taken with his Izzy B in the
pumpkins!

I love this little man soooo much!

So does Elizabeth!

Yay family photo!

Other things that happened this month:

Hanging with Daddy on our porch swing

Hey Mom, have you seen my feet lately?

Loving his play seat at Angie's!



Samuel - 5 Months

You had your 4 Month shots the day after your 4 month birthday.  Mommy got to take you to the appointment by herself because Daddy had class.  You cried for a little while after your shots, but overall you did great!  Your measurements at this checkup:  14 lbs 2 oz (45%), 27 inches long (95%!!!), head circumference 16 cm (45%).  I can't get over how long you are!  My little tall fella!

Waiting to see the Dr and get your shots, you were

obviously so concerned!



A couple days after your shots, you stopped sleeping through the night.  We had really gotten used to getting 9+ hours of sleep every night, so going back to 4 hours in a stretch, then waking every hour after that for several hours was no fun at all.  I feel certain you were going through a wonder week though, because after about 5 days of sleeplessness, you started sleeping better again.  You also seemed so much more aware of your surroundings and seemed to be able to hold your focus on things for longer periods of time.  It's still so incredible to me to watch you discover this big world around you!! You started eating baby oatmeal this month and taking an extra oz in your bottles at the beginning of this month, and by 4 months and 3 weeks old we started you on solids.  Your first solid food was carrots and you loved them just like your mommy does :).  You love to eat your oatmeal for breakfast and supper.  Mommy is making your baby food and we will slowly add more veggies and then fruits to your diet!  

First food!  Yummy carrots :)

You are still staying with Angie, and get to spend a lot of time with her outside on blankets when the weather is pretty.  I know you are just soaking up all the new things in the world around you, and that is priceless to me.

Hanging out with Angie while she plants flowers

We had our first cool weather this month, and you seem to like wearing your long sleeve outfits and your little hats.  On the day of Bren's 4th birthday, you were all bundled up!  Your great great Aunts Emma and Nell loved on you most of the time.   

Aunt Emma and Nell loving on you

Just too much excitement for a little fella!

Other things that happened this month:

 

Holding your bottle for the first time!

First long sleeve shirt!

Who is that super cute baby in that mirror?

Talking to Mimi at lunch



Mr. Blue Eyes!