Sunday, January 1, 2017

Cole 5 months, Alexis 24 months

Cole turned five months on 12/14/16.  He weighs 15lbs 11oz and is 26 1/2 inches long.  He is such a happy baby.  He is always smiling and laughing.  Even when he is sick he has a smile on his face.  I with I could be more like him.  I hope this part of him never changes.  He is rolling over all the time.  He sits up with assistance.  He started eating solid foods...rice cereal and bananas.  He is starting to get on a nap schedule....around 9am and 2pm for about 1 hour each.  He is usually asleep by 7pm.  He is not sleeping through the night but he has also had a cold for 3 weeks.  He really wants to play with his sister.

Alexis turned 2 on 11/25/16.  She is so talkative.  She is talking in three to four word sentences.  Everyday she amazes us with all of the new words she knows.  She can say the alphabet by herself and identify all of the letters.  She can count to ten.  She knows colors and shapes.  She loves to sing and dance.  She is still taking an afternoon nap and sleeps great at night.  It is almost time to set-up her toddler bed.  She can climb out of her crib so we turned it around so the high part of the crib is in the front.  Of course she figured out how to climb out the side:)

Here are pictures over the last month.

 Alexis giving Cole a kiss
 Playing at the park with our friends.  Asher, Kyle and Alexis
 Alexis really likes riding in the bottom of the stroller
 Alexis and Kyle on the slide
 My cousin Karen gave this onesie to Alexis.  I need to find the picture of her in it and put it next to this one of Cole.  A project for another day.
 Cole looking super cute
 Jasmine, Alexis and Kyle on the seesaw 
 They had a Thanksgiving lunch at school.  Alexis is enjoying a french fry
 No idea why I took this picture but just love how Cole is laughing and Alexis is pouting 
 Took my mom to get our nails done for her birthday. Enjoying a glass of wine
 Love this outfit.  It has been so warm here she has only been able to wear it once.
 Selfie with Mommy. We went to the park just the two of us
 Cole trying to sit up
 Alexis standing on her table, leaning on the back of the couch reading her book.  So cute
 We took her to a new play place called "Kid 'N Play" They have all these small areas for kids to pretend.  Here she is a doctor
 Cole looking cute
 Alexis's table...yes she colored it. Covered in books, puzzle pieces and the bowl from her toilet. Totally normal:) She is not potty training yet.  I got the toilet so she would get used to the idea of it.  Just thought I should mention this since my last post had her riding it backwards in the kitchen.
 Sleeping baby
 Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Alexis was dancing to the Rockets 
 Alexis holding Cole
 Cole. Again I have this exact picture with Alexis..must find it.
 Fight on!
 Outfit from Karen...so cute
 After workout we played with a parachute.  This is the first activity she has participated in...she usually just runs to the playground.  She loved it.
 Playing in her toy chest (made for Allen by his Dad).  This is a picture where I think she looks like me when I was a kid.
 Having fun
 Cole in his gym
 All smiles
 Onesie made by my friend Alice for Alexis.  Cole looks good in it.
 Got these warm pj's for Cole.  Just want to cuddle
 Sleeping on Daddy
 Could I get any cuter? 


 Eating solids for the first time.  Alexis spit it out and was not happy.  Cole wouldn't let go of the spoon.
 Yummy
 Alexis helping out
Happy 5 Months Cole

Thanksgiving 2016

Trevor was in town visiting us for Thanksgiving.  He arrived on Thanksgiving morning.  We enjoyed the normal Thanksgiving feast of turkey and all of the sides.  It was such great weather we ate outside.

 Cole and Daddy
 Trevor and Nana
 Jessica, Trevor and Nana
 Jessica, Allen and Cole...how cute is he?
 Jessica, Allen and Cole
 One olive in the bowl...sent the picture to Danielle and told her it was for her.  Don't worry we ate it:)
 Allen carving the turkey
 Trevor relaxing on the couch
 Alexis looking cute in her Thanksgiving outfit
 Allen and Alexis take the best selfies
 Jessica, Allen and Alexis
 Mommy and Alexis having fun
 Eating Thanksgiving dinner outside
This came out pretty good using our selfie stick.  Love Cole's expression
 After dinner...tired of wearing our clothes:)
 Relaxing after a great meal
 Trevor and Cole

On Friday we celebrated Alexis's second birthday and Trevor's birthday (turned 32 on Nov 30th). We had marble cupcakes with chocolate frosting.  I made the frosting --first time trying to make frosting and it was really yummy.
 Action shot of Trevor blowing out his candle
Opening gifts
 Best shot I could get of Alexis in her birthday shirt
 Happy 2nd Birthday!
Selfie with Mom and Dad
Blowing out the candle

Saturday went downhill.  Allen, Alexis and Cole were sick. So my brother left early so he wouldn't get sick.  Took a few weeks until we were all better.  Overall it was a nice Thanksgiving and we have so much to be thankful for this year.