Alexis is afraid of the big bad...

CHRISTMAS TREE!! For some reason my girls have the craziest fears! Today I was trying to take a quick picture of Alexis and she fell over and was a little bit under our Christmas Tree. She looked up and started crying. I sat her back up... thinking nothing of it... and when she turned around and saw it she again screamed! I must have tried doing it about 20 times and each time had the same response... what a goofy girl!

Christmas Time!

We had a whirlwind of a Christmas! We were so busy.... and so on the go, I'm just getting around to posting!

On Wednesday evening we went to church for the "Christmas Eve" service. It was so nice... Jacob was perfect the entire time, not one peep! Grace was a little harder... she noticed someone's food and drink (which aren't really allowed) and wouldn't give up on it. She also got upset when a baby cried and said "Baby Crying, Mama"... then later said "You are driving me nuts" (I think that was directed at me! Towards the end she even held up her coffee cup (with water) as the rest of us held up our candles! Alexis, of course, was perfect! She loved all the candles... as did the rest of us! After church we went looking for Christmas lights... and saw a light/sound show near Doe's house. Then Jacob got to go with Doe to get carrots for the reindeer... since he was such a good boy at church!!

On Thursday (Christmas Eve) we went to Tete's house for SO much fun with the Morang Family! The kids got to open some gifts, we ate yummy lasagne, played our annual candy game, and got to do some Christmas Crackers! When we got home we got on our special Christmas Jammies and read 'Twas The Night Before Christmas"... our special gift from Gigi!

On Christmas Morning we opened gifts at our house first before heading to the Kohl's for some awesome cinnamon twists, gift opening, and Christmas lunch. We all got so many nice things... but I think their favorite thing there was the Extreme Coaster (roller coaster) Santa brought for Betts & Pa's house! After our lunch we headed to the Borgman's. Aunt Cathy, Uncle, Bella, Tete & Gigi were all there. We had MORE wonderful gifts to open and had Christmas dinner. After dinner we hung out and watched movies from when I was little.

On Saturday night we were able to hang out with the Kohl's/Gordon's for their Christmas Party. The kids had fun playing with Cameron, Derek, Rachel & Dallas. Then on Sunday we celebrated with the Lerch's! Whew... what a busy weekend, but I wouldn't change it since we were able to spend time with so many people we care about! Jacob and Grace were so fun this year... I think this was our best Christmas YET! Jacob was so excited about everything, and his enthusiasm spread! He loved getting his toy crane, and said he must have been a good boy! I think the highlight of his stocking was the bars (granola bars) Santa brought! He loves those! Grace was so happy to get her purple motorcycle. She sat on it the whole time she opened her gifts! The hardest part for Greg & I is now finding a spot for everything... our friends and family are just BEYOND generous! We are so blessed!

Amongst all of the Christmas Cheer the kids' were battling some nasty illnesses! Grace had a fever for two days, as did Alexis. I took them both to the doctor on Christmas Eve... turns out Grace had bronchitis... and Alexis was fighting a virus. We decided to keep her from Tete's to let her rest up. She was really sick on Christmas Day... poor girl!

All I want for Christmas...

Is Lexie's FRONT TOOTH! Her top (front left) tooth came in on Christmas DAY! Oddly enough Mommy got her very first tooth on Christmas Eve back in 1979! I think we are more alike than we even know!

My Little Elves!

Jacob & Grace have both decided today that when they grow up they want to be ELVES! I guess my tree is always going to be full underneath! :)

Story time with SANTA!

This morning we took the kids to Story time with Santa at the library... Santa was so awesome there! Grace was a little leary at first, but after I told her Santa wouldn't touch her she sat right down next to her big brother and enjoyed the stories! At the end she even sat right up on his lap.... Lexie was too tired to see the big guy in red this time... so we let her sleep!

Alexis' Weight!

As of today at 7 months old... Alexis weighs 15 lbs 14 oz! I'm amazed since she weighs less than Jacob & Grace did at this age, yet she started out so much bigger than both of them!

Class Parties!

Today Jacob and Grace both were able to celebrate Christmas with their classes at school. Grace headed off first with Ms. Laura. She got to do some crafts, watch Rudolph, play, and have a pizza party! When Mommy went back to get her Ms. Laura was amazed at how much Grace ate (which wasn't even that much for her!). She wondered how the smallest child in the class could polish off two pieces of pizza, a breadstick, and applesauce! She's a hungry girl! We got a beautiful handprint tile, and a little wreath that Grace made, she is so talented.Mommy got to go along to Jacob's party... we had so much fun! Jacob got to get reindeer food, decorate cookies, play a christmas tree beanbag toss, pin the nose on Rudolph, make a candy cane ornament, and make an ice cream ornament! He did such a nice job on all of his stations! He also sang a few songs for us AND played some Christmas games with his class! What a fun morning! After the party Jacob & Mommy went out to lunch with some of Jacob's friends at

school! We even went to his favorite spot... Big Boy!

Jacob & Grace at Ms. Laura's class...

Jacob at his classroom... PARTY time!!

Jacob by the tree with the ornaments made by his class!

Making Cookies!

Pin the nose on Rudolph... he did pretty good!

Gingerbread Houses

The kids had so much fun today making a gingerbread house courtesy of Mommy's work friend Jan! It was the best one I ever made, and it was SO easy to do! The kids loved decorating... and we/are so proud! Jacob, my little artist, loved putting the decorations on.... and Grace loved to eat them!

7 Months Old!

Wow! I can't believe I'm writing about my 7 month old baby girl! What a pleasure and joy it is to have Alexis in our family.... she really completes us and gave us such a new little personality to enjoy! I simply cannot imagine our lives with her or the other two wonderful children god has given us! We.are.blessed!

Alexis has done and become so much in this last short month! She is doing so well with sitting... she is sure to topple over as soon as you walk away or let go of her but she is really "getting the hang of it". She loves to blow raspberries, talk (she says da-da), smile (she has a beautiful little smile), and grab her little feet!

Jacob and Grace continue to entertain and delight her daily! She really loves them... and never feels alone when they are around! They are both so good with her, especially Jacob. They are big helpers and I can always count on them to help me get her ready, throw away diapers, feed her, and keep her happy!

Alexis is being such a good eater like her big sister. Daily she has rice or oatmeal cereal for breakfast and then for dinner she has the cereal and either a fruit or a vegetable. She really prefers the vegetables to fruits, but I try to keep trying them. I think she just finds them a little tart. I noticed that at this same age Grace at so much more, so I'm wondering if I now should include a lunch for her. She seems satisfied... so we'll see!

Alexis has also followed Grace's footsteps in during her seventh month she became a power napper! I'm hopeful that she'll grow into the long naps that Jacob & Grace have given me over the years! Some days Alexis does sleep long, but it seems as if in the last couple of weeks, we've had alot of short ones. I don't mind... gives us extra time with just the two of us!

Alexis has her front four bottom teeth, we are waiting on the top two. Maybe for Christmas!

On Saturday the 12th, we had Alexis vaccinated for the H1N1. She did really well with it. I'm happy with our decision to vaccinate the kids. I feel like we have done what we need to do to protect them from the virus... and that makes us feel good.

I can't believe that in a few short months we will have another little one running around. I hope that the love they share expands and develops into something wonderful. Each of them and the bond they share continues to amaze me. I hope I'm around for a long time to be able to see it!

Sitting!!

Alexis has started sitting pretty well... she is still not trusted, but can do it for quiet a while! Yeah Alexis!!

Babe...

Alexis aka Babe... is such a little "head banger" as Jacob calls her! When she nurses or eats she flings her arm up and down banging her little head! It is pretty funny to watch!

Some funny things...

This past week Jacob was playing with black & white play-doh at Bet's & Pa's house... I guess he was making pie's... then he said look at this a "COW PIE!".

Greg told Jacob he had a surprise for him the other day downstairs... Jacob said, "Is it drywall, Daddy??". I'm wondering what four year old is excited about drywall and pods???

Can you see that???

Can you see the baby spit all over your computer screen????? Never fear it is just Alexis & her major RASPBERRIES she blows!!!!!!

Alexis' PT Evaluation & Gracie's Tooth Evaluation

Well it was a busy day for our Kohl girls'. We started out the morning at Lexie's physical therapy evaluation. Each time I visit the MISD it is like a big old reunion! I saw so many friends and family. It is always nice to catch up and BOY OH BOY... did they love Alexis! She was just charming everyone with her happy ways! She did really well showing Jean (a friend of mine from SVSU) all her tricks. Toe touching, pushing up, tracking, grabbing, cooing, smiling, etc. She even managed to tripod herself for a few seconds! (aka sitting) HOWEVER... she still wouldn't roll over no matter how hard we all tried or how many toys we pulled out for her. To be eligible for physical therapy she needed a delay of about 3 months... well she wasn't even close. She only has a three week delay (simply put the only thing she can't do is roll!). She isn't even eligible for the playgroup for which you need a 20% delay (1.5 months for her age). SO.... luckily she isn't going down that road. Jean did mention if she still wasn't doing it in a month she'll have to re-evaluate her.

Alexis was so wiped out she feel asleep as soon as I put her back into her carseat. Mommy did a little more visiting and people did a little more oohing and ahhing over Alexis, her coat, her hat, her bracelet, her well... HER! :)

After that eval I went and swapped girls and took Grace to the pediatric dentist for the evaluation on her tooth. She was such a big girl and went back all on her very own! She got x-rays, her teeth cleaned, and Dr. Shah checked out her tooth! While she was back there the hygienist came out and asked if she bit her tongue. I thought she meant "often", so I replied "no". She asked again if she had injured it... then I remembered the night before she was running around fell and Cameron fell on top of her. She came up and had blood in her mouth. She had bitten her mouth and tongue. So I told her what happened and she said.. well if she cried hard, it was for good reason since it was a pretty deep slit. OUCH! I explained that her name is Grace, but she is not always so "graceful"! I went back to see my girl in the chair with big old Dora glasses on and she was being so good! She had a purple snow white toothbrush, a purple balloon, floss and a (you guessed it!) PURPLE butt purse! They discussed some things for me to watch for with her tooth and that they want her back in a month to check it out. The dentist said we'll need to make a decision about what we want to do with the tooth. She explained that we can leave it or do the root canal... but if we do leave it, it can rot or abscess. She was such a star and did so great! What a big girl!

Grace can WINK!

Well with both eyes... but whose saying that isn't a wink!

Da-Da!

Yup... you read right my "mini-me" betrayed me by saying DADA first! That little stinker!

But how can you not love a little sweet face like this!!

Santa!!

Today we took the kids & Doe, Aunt Cathy, Uncle & Bella to see Santa at Weigands! The kids warmed up to Elvin the Elf pretty quickly... BUT... Grace wasn't so hot on Santa! Jacob went right up to him and read him his list 1. Crane, 2. Cars Bike, 3. Slippers, 4. KLEENEX!!! (I seriously don't know where this is coming from!). Grace handed hers off next and Santa read hers 1. Purple Motorcycle 2. Trains. Alexis got to sit on Santa's lap and really loved him. She was a happy little camper with the jolly old guy! Bella and Santa had a little cat nap together... it was so sweet! Santa gave the big kids a sucker and after a few donuts and MANY pictures we headed out!

The funniest event of the whole trip was as we headed out Jacob had to stop by almost every tree and take a picture... well we stumbled upon a fireplace with stockings. Grace said "Momma, deese tights?" lol... that girl just hates tights!

Elvin & The Reindeer...

On top of moving this weekend we decided to do some fun things with the kids, since it is still the holiday season so today Doe & I took the kids to Weigands to see Elvin the Elf... and Dasher & Dancer. We got there just in the nick of time to have some donuts, watch Mr. Rick making donuts and to see the Reindeer prance in. Jacob & Grace didn't want to get to close but watched from afar... until they mustered up some will to visit with Elvin and talk with him about their lists. (They got excited about him after Mommy told him that the Elves make all the toys!)

We also celebrated Daddy's birthday today... it is always nice to spend the day with the family.

Grace's Christmas List...

On the top of Grace's Christmas list this year... a train. Not quite what I imagined my little girl to want!

Dentist Visit!

Jacob & I had our 6 month cleanings today! Jacob did so great... a little afraid of Mr. Slurpee (the sucker that gets the wet out of your mouth) but he loved watching Dora, getting orange polish on his teeth, having his teeth counted, picking out his toothbrush, chapstick, and flossers... and the prize (he picked a snowman bouncy ball). I, of course, also did a great job! Neither Jacob or I had any cavities!

Grace came along since it was my last visit before she turned 3. Uncle Frank checked out her teeth, examined the gray one, and she also let Nikki polish one of her teeth. She didn't like Mr. Slurpee either! But she sure loved getting her bag of loot... toothbrushes, flossers, chapstick, and her prize... A RING!

As far as her gray tooth... we have to have it examined by a pediatric dentist. It is most likely going to need a baby root canal. Since she is so young I'm nervous about this... but I trust our dentist and I know it is what's best. The good news is she can be sedated... now I just have to muster up the courage to call and make the appointment!

4th Tooth!

Alexis got her 2nd bottom left of center tooth this morning! This girl is a serious tooth machine!

Lagniappe

Tonight we went to have dinner at the Kohl's (my favorite Kruse & Muer pizza) and then we ventured out to Lagniappe in Rochester. We got there just in time to see Santa, the reindeer, AND the lighting in town! It was beautiful... although Jacob said his favorite part was seeing Santa! Santa even waved at him... talk about making his night! It really was a nice night for it... if only we hadn't missed the gingerbread house at Royal Park! I guess we'll just have to go back!

Alexis' 6 Month Doctor Visit

Today Alexis had her 6 month doctor's visit with Dr. Kalo. She weighed 15 lbs 10 oz. and was 26 inches long. Her weight put her in roughly the 30th percentile and height in the 40th. Her stats and development all looked great up until the rolling over issue! Dr. Kalo is concerned because she has yet to roll over either way. AND she is not sitting unassisted yet either. She wants her to be evaluated for physical therapy. I seriously believe it is because of her laid back personality but agree that it is probably a great idea to get her checked out. I made her appointment for next Thursday the 10th... so we'll see what they say. Alexis also had 5 vaccines at her appointment... including the flu shot. (she did have a mild reaction to one of them, producing a low grade temperature). All in all the apppointment was great... the doctor was charmed by Alexis! Go figure! We were saddened to hear though that Dr. Kalo is leaving the practice... we really like her!

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving spending it with both the Kohl & Borgman Families! We started out at the Kohl's... had dinner, played, visited with Bubba, Bets, Pa, Mimi & Cam and then we headed to Doe's. Doe, Tete & all of us enjoyed dinner. Gigi, Tim, Cathy & Bella came over for dessert. We watched alot of home movies... including the Nutcracker tapes from when Mommy danced. Jacob loved those! It was such a nice relaxing day... the kids really enjoyed themselves and so did we!

Tree Lighting At Partridge Creek!

Tonight Doe, Cathy, the kids & I went to Partridge Creek for the tree lighting! We got there about 5:30 and it was so busy there... I think the nice weather got everyone out! We had planned on having dinner but settled on Taco bell since everywhere was so crazy busy! We had a picnic outside (a taco bell picnic), I got to see a few students of mine, a former co-worker, get light wands for the kids, listened to christmas music, and watching the lighting of the trees! It was beautiful the kids really enjoyed it! We didn't get the cookies or the hot chocolate or onto Santa's lap but we had fun regardless! Bella slept the entire time... and Alexis slept most of the time too!

3rd Tooth!

Bottom tooth second to the right of the center is now in! I have a feeling more are to come...

Grace... And Her GRAY Tooth!

Grace had bumped her mouth pretty hard a few weeks ago... it was bloody and bruised looking. I had been told it might turn gray but I thought we were in the clear, but NO! Today Doe noticed it was gray and she gently broke the news to me. I was devastated! I can only imagine her school pictures with a GRAY front tooth... ugh! I guess in the grand scheme of things it isn't the end of the world, but it just bums me out!

Alexis Is 6 Months Old!

I know I say this ALL THE TIME... but seriously! How did my baby get to be 6 months old! Each day she brings new joys to our lives, yet the joys are masked by he sadness that she is growing so quickly and our "baby hood" days are almost over! I cannot wait to see the little girl she will become, but on the same hand I love the baby she IS!

Alexis absolutely adores her siblings! She loves to pull them closer to her and lights up when she sees them! The pulling closer sometimes results in some hair pulling, but the kids are pretty good about it!

She doesn't LOVE tummy time but doesn't hate it either. She makes crawling motions when she is on her tummy but has yet to roll over either way! She is just too content with her self and doesn't mind just laying there, what a good baby!

We are still holding at 2 teeth (bottom front). She sucks and bites on her thumb and drools like crazy so I can only imagine it is just a matter of time before more come in! Alexis loves to eat. She now eats rice cereal, oatmeal, peas, and squash. She will eat anything... but still wrinkles up her nose at the veggies. (Although she just recently started on them... so it may take a while to develop the taste). She also has tried stars, attempted sippy cups and even had a few nibbles off a biscuit on morning (she was starved... and so we let her try some, she loved it!). She is so very interested in watching others eat... and eating herself!

Alexis still seems so tiny... her hands and feet are still so small. Size 1 shoes are still big on her... and she can still fit in 0-3 month clothes... although mainly now she wears 3-6 month stuff.

Alexis is very content... content and nosey! She loves to watch those around her but will go anywhere! She loves the swing, boucy seat, playmat, ANYWHERE... really she is so easy! We are blessed to have such a wonderful baby! There is no doubt about it Alexis is so lovable she smiles and talks all the time! She is the happiest baby on the earth!! I adore her... but hey don't we all!??!?!

She is a bit behind on her doctor's visits because of holidays and stuff... so I don't have an official height and weight but I did weigh her today and she was 15 lbs 5 oz... and I thought that was neat since she was born on 5.15, just a little play on numbers!

Jacob's FOUR Year Physical...

Today Jacob had his 4 year check up. We had such a hard time this time... I had to drag him out of the car because he had a hunch he was getting shots and definitely didn't want them! He got his sight, hearing, blood pressure, eyes, ears, nose, throat and weight done by the nurse. He weighed 43 lbs and was 43 inches tall (the nurse told me he is perfect since by this age they are suppose to weigh one pound for every inch) Both of his measurements put him in the 90% percentile. Dr. Dubina came in and checked him out... giving him a gold star for knowledge, and overall health (she checked his walk, talk, back, heartbeat, and stomach). He cried or wimpered the entire time we were there saying "No Shots Mom!".

After Dr. Dubina and I talked about his allergies, and the H1N1 (she strongly recommended it) the nurse came back and gave him his shots (he got 3 total and a finger poke for bloodwork). I decided to take Jacob and Grace right after to the Troy office since they were having the H1N1 clinic and had 70 doses for ages 4+ and only a couple for under 4. We booked it there and made it just in the nick of time... we were the last ones in for the shot that day (they ran out that quickly!). This time the kids both cried but it was so quick they were over it pretty fast!

As a follow up... Jacob limped out of bed the next morning because of his shotty's and needed help sitting, can you tell he is a boy?!?!?!?

Caseville In November!

We had an AWESOME weekend in Caseville this weekend (Doe, the kids & I). We went up Saturday... stopped at J's request of Big Boy and Walmart. Then headed to the cottage, we played outside... on the beach, at the creek, and went to town for more shopping and to get a pizza! At night we made cookies, and had ice cream sandwiches.

On Sunday we played outside ALL day... it was BEAUTIFUL! We had fun on the beach making sandcastles, finding sticks, walking on the beach, playing at the creek, and we also had fun playing in the leaves! Doe blowed the leaves and Jacob and Grace were just eating it up! They rolled in the leaves, danced in the leaves and buried themselves in the leaves! Sunday morning we also had a first experience for Gracie... she got her nails painted! She loved it... and feels like a big girl. She is excited to show everyone she knows... and I told her if she can stay "dry" she can keep them painted. So far she has had ZERO accidents since the nails. (although she really hasn't had too many lately anyways, and has been very good in the last couple months, she even goes by herself now, YEAH!)

Lex had squash for the first time on Saturday night... and she also had some bites of biscuits (loved them) on Saturday. She had "breakfast" on Sunday for the very first time as well!! She is a very hungry little girl!

We had so much fun... can't wait to do it again!

Halloween!

We were all so glad that Halloween was on the weekend this year! We went to Bets & Pa's house for pizza and a little Kohl gathering. The kids went to the neighbors there and loved trick or treating. Grace almost wiped out all of the neighbors large candy bars... YIKES! From there we headed over to Peen's. We got our yearly visit in with Ainsley & Aislin. Jacob & Grace had alot of fun playing with them and watching Mickey Mouse! Our little Mickey even wanted the girls to come into his clubhouse! lol...

From there we went to Universal to see Tete & the gang. Tete even let us take our picture by the ambulance and get in for a little tour. The kids always love that!

Jacob & Grace were so tired on the way home they nearly fell asleep! Our Mickey, Minnie & Mini Minnie had a wonderful time and were VERY spoiled, as always!

Grace & Her Teeth!

Today prior to lunch Grace fell... during lunch she didn't eat, she just kept asking to go to sleep. We thought it might be her molars and low and behold when we looked in her mouth we spotted her top two molars both coming in! She has been a little extra restless at night but other than that, she hasn't shown any signs of them coming in.

We also noticed her lip was a little swollen so we lifted it up and her gum/front tooth was bloody and the gum looked purple. I called our dentist and they said to watch it and if it is still a problem Monday to call for an appointment. They did mention extraction which flipped me out, so hopefully it isn't that bad. Poor girl... her mouth is really having a time of it this week!!

Jacob's FOUR!

We celebrated Jacob today... four years ago he came into our lives and FOREVER changed all of us. In the morning he got some extra cuddle time from Mom, went to school, got some balloons, had his FAVORITE dinner (chocolate chip mickey mouse pancakes), played ball with Daddy outside, went for a halloween walk, opened gifts, did some art projects and had a brownie cake! It was such a nice day... we made it all about Jacob and the things he loves most!

Now that Jacob is four he can do so much... and has come such a long way in one short year. He can now ride a bike, write his name, color really well, recognize letters and knows the sounds they make, take care of his baby sister, and so much more! All of these things he has learned or improved in the last year of his life. He loves ART and making projects, loves make believe, taking trips, Florida, clothes (matching), Mickey Mouse, riding his bike, flowers, nature, his baby sister, taking walks, school, pancakes, bananas, rice, and cold milk. He continues to be our loving, caring, kind, cuddle bug. He NEVER likes to see the ones he loves in pain or hurt. Jacob loves to help out and enjoys cooking and baking. He continues to be cautious, careful, and has a wonderful ability to do what is right (most of the time).

I'm so happy to have him, he is my favorite boy in the whole wide world! I could not have asked for a better boy. Jacob WE LOVE YOU!

Annual Pumpkin Patch Pictures...

EVERY year we head out to VanHoutte's for some good old fun in the pumpkin patch and LOTS of pictures! Here are some of my favorites from today!

Jacob's 4th Birthday Party!

After a little change up (Macomb Corner's was closed for construction!) we ended up at Waldenburg Park. It is such a beautiful park, and the fall colors were amazing. Jacob had a great time eating, playing, opening gifts, and running around with friends & family! The weather could have been a little nicer, but hey... we'll take what we can get! Funny thing was there was another birthday there the same day & time! Who would have thought??!?!?!? Jacob must have thanked me a hundred times on the way home for his party. He loved it, and really... that is ALL that matters! Of course having a Mickey themed party was right up his alley... and sweetened the pot for him. Baby sis even dressed up as Minnie Mouse! After the park we headed back to Doe's for a little get together. Christi & Averie came by... so did Tim, Cathy & Isabella. Jacob was so excited to have all the "babies" here. It was such a nice little gathering... everyone had a super time!

Alexis' First Feed!

Alexis had rice cereal for the VERY first time! She was such a pro... she started by trying to eat the empty bowl while I got her dinner ready. Then after one bite she grabbed hold of the spoon and put the second bite into her mouth all by herself! She loved it and smiled quite a few times during her very first meal! After the first feed we always need a bath... right?? Well to follow tradition we gave her a bath right after, but she didn't really need one. She hardly spit out any food... and wasn't a mess at all! What a super eater!
Alexis preparing to CHOW!
Mommy Feeding Lex...The look on her face after the first bite... a smile of course!
Note: Empty bowl & happy face... mission accomplished!

Apple Picking & Apple Baking!

On Saturday (17th) we went Apple picking at Blake's with Al & Courtney. The kids had so much fun and really ate their way through the orchard. We picked apples of every color... a whole 1/2 bushel of them! They really enjoyed themselves.

So far we have made applesauce and a swedish apple pie. Jacob loves using the corer/peeler/slicer and is really pretty good at it! Up next will be baked apples and apple pie... yum... we love apples!

Five Month Old Beauty!

It blows me away to think how fast time is zooming by with our "baby". She does so much more each day... blowing raspberries, holding her head up from a laying position, rolling onto her side, babbles, coos, thumb sucking, toe touching, hand eye coordination. The list is endless and it amazes me!

Alexis had two teeth come in (bottom front) this month and she loves to chomp on fingers and toys with them!

I have yet to start our little princess on cereal. Since she is the baby, I'm having a hard time letting go of just ME feeding her. Soon though, since I know she is ready. Just I'm not!

Lex still isn't the biggest fan of tummy time. She doesn't mind it for a few minutes but would much rather swing, bounce, vibrate or be held by the kids!

I can't help but think she might end up being a late walker like her big sister. She is doing great with sitting up with assistance. But she doesn't love standing, and tuckers out with it quickly. Similar to big sis!

Sleep for her has changed a little bit. She is developing a consistent pattern. Morning nap, afternoon and early evening nap. She goes to bed around 8:30 and gets up around 8ish each morning. She still wakes at about 3 am and sometimes 5 am, and I wish I could get her to sleep through one of those but we haven't been able to do that. I guess she just loves me SO much!

Alexis is still wearing 0-3 month clothing, and starting to fit in 3-6 month stuff on occasion. Her shoe size is a 0. She is getting so big, yet everyone comments on how small she still is. I guess she is just our peanut. At 5 months Alexis currently weighs 13 lbs, 15 oz...

Of all the things our sweetheart does... I'd have to say laughing is my favorite! Especially when she laughs out of the blue at something Jacob or Grace does! It is priceless!

Now onto some favorite pictures of our littlest princess!