11 Months and other things

Considering Colby’s birthday is TOMORROW, I thought I better write about him!

Such a happy baby!!!! 

Colby is still an easy going, laid back baby. He is happy all the time. Except for if he gets hurt, or is extra tired. He takes bottles great still, and I am trying to figure out how to make the switch from formula to regular milk. I never had to do that with my kids-plus, they didn’t have bottles. But, it all worked out with them so it will with Colby!

Colby sleeps great from about 8-7ish each night. Still taking 2 naps a day. Although, now that school has started, this is changing since I’ve had to wake him up to pick Lily up from school. Which then requires me to lay him down again for a cat nap! This kid loves to sleep. Which I’m ok with!

He was seen for thrush (keep scrolling and you’ll read more about that) and at that appointment he weighed 21 lbs.

Colby has yet to start walking…or even crawling!! He’s been referred to a Portland hospital (OHSU) for developmental testing. Which, I’ve been told, can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to get in! My hope is that by the time his appointment comes (which hasn’t even been made yet) he’ll be walking, rolling, etc. and we won’t need to be seen! I’m thankful Colby doesn’t seem too bothered that he can’t move and is still content to just hang out. Thankful God is in control though!!!

Colby is wearing size 12 month clothes and is still in a size 3 diaper. He’s just so small still-but long! I’m wondering how tall he’ll be at his 1 year appointment!

Uncle Joel was in town briefly, so he came by to see us!

The back of Colby’s head is pretty flat, which we’ve known about since he was itty bitty! We decided to get a scan done to see if Colby qualified for a helmet (which he would have to wear for 4 months and for 23 hours a day!) to correct the flatness and reshape his head a bit. I’m happy to say, he doesn’t need one! The amount of flatness isn’t that high of a percentage (7%) and wouldn’t make that much of a difference to do it. So, we opted out! Plus, the guy doing the scan said if he were us, he wouldn’t do it either. Which was just what we needed to hear. Hallelujah! Anyway, to do the scan he had to wear that silly little “bonnet.” He tried to take it off a few times, but just went with it and didn’t seem to mind. AJ and I were laughing so hard though because Colby looked ridiculously silly!

He is still all smiles even when something crazy is on his head!

And then Colby got thrush. Awful. In fact, we are STILL dealing with it and I have another appt. with his doctor to see what the next step is. We’ve already done 2 rounds of antibiotics. So crazy when he’s just about to turn 1 and will be done with bottles soon (hopefully!) So, the day we found out about thrush I was feeling sorry for myself since I had to boil bottle nipples, but then was thankful for a homemade iced coffee that cost me nothing! It’s the little things people. 

Colby is such a relaxed, easy going baby that he will pretty much sleep anywhere. I’m SO thankful for this! Which means I don’t have to put my life on a complete hold and be stuck in my house during naps. If I’m at a friend’s house, I will just lay him down there. 99% of the time he will sleep. Amazing. This was at a family reunion we went to last month. We just put up the pack ‘n play and away he napped! It wasn’t the longest nap, but it was better than nothing. It was all I could do to not crawl in there and nap with him!

My mom’s uncle’s house. It was beautiful! Lots of family there that we hadn’t seen in years.

My cousin, Ben, playing soccer with Jameson. It was hot out and he was so sweet to play with Jameson for a long time!

There were even some old fashioned buggies that we got to take pictures in. 

Sweet cousins sharing food. We love Owen!!

Lily’s Last Day of School!

Man, how fast time flies! I can’t believe we are just 5 weeks away from school starting where I will have a first grader!!! Lily had such a great kindergarten year too! I’m so thankful for her teacher and that it was an easy transition from having her home all day to having her in school half of a day. God really prepared me and gave us a great first year of school-for which I am extremely grateful! On Lily’s last day (well, second to last day) her class put on a little program for the parents. They sang some songs, recited some poems they had learned, and showed us all of the work they did over the year.

Lining up to go on stage.

I hate that it’s blurry, but I love her little half smirk/half smile here!

Her Kindergarten class.

She would not look at us once the program started. She was very focused!

This is what she called their “puppet show!”

Her amazing teacher, Mrs. Pfau, and her wonderful aid, Ms. Kyle.

I’m so proud of Lily and all that she accomplished in her kindergarten year. She told me at the beginning of the year (and really, last summer!) that she couldn’t wait to learn to read. And, I’m happy to say, that came true! She got to a reading level of F (started at reading level A at the beginning, so just shows she is a hard worker!) and is already reading at 1st grade level. She had homework of learning sight words and she worked her way up of learning first grade sight words and was onto second grade right before school got out! Her teacher said Lily was always kind to kids and was a great student and really focused and paid attention. Makes my mama’s heart feel soo good! Even if she can be difficult at home at times, I’m just thankful she is showing that she is loving and respectful in public! I’m so proud of our Lily Mae!!!

Look how much she has grown in a year!!! Her face looks so much older now. Sigh. Time is going too quickly!!!

Family trip to Sisters

Way back in April (still catching up!) our little family of 5 went to Sisters,OR for a little R&R after the Easter craziness! It was so nice for our family to just sit back, relax, do what we wanted, and have no obligations! 

Lily missed a couple days of school, so her homework was to read while we were gone. She’s such a great reader!

Ice Cream!

One day we went to Eagle Crest and did a little golfing and swimming! The kids had a blast.

Such a good baby and will just hang out and not complain!

 

AJ giving Jameson some tips.

He’s a natural!

Lily did great too!

Me…not so much!

These kids love swimming and would do it all day!

 

Happy baby!

Family game night!

The day we left, it snowed! Was very fun to wake up to! The kids even went out and played in it for a bit…even though we didn’t pack snow clothes because it was April! We had a great time and can’t wait to do it again :)

Catching up!!

I have a zillion excuses as to why I haven’t blogged, none of which are amazing anyway. SO, rather than bore you with excuses, let’s get onto seeing some pictures!

The last I blogged Colby was 8 months. Well, now he’s 10 months! Yikes! Here’s his 9 month pics:

Still a super content, happy, laid back boy!!

 

This is all he does still…just sit. He’s not rolling, crawling, nothing. His doctor isn’t too concerned because he knows Colby will get there eventually! Colby stands really well against things (that means us putting him there, he doesn’t pull himself up.) So his legs are nice and strong. And if we put him in the crawling position, he just stays that way for a minute or so then flattens out like a pancake. He just doesn’t care! Also, Colby’s  face all of a sudden turned orange. Mainly in his nose and under his eyes. We were concerned, went to the Dr., they drew blood and it all came back normal-praise God! But, still no concrete answer as to why. We’re just assuming it’s from his orange veggies he eats-although, he doesn’t eat an enormous amount. But, I am not noticing it as much as he is eating more table foods!

*And I forgot his weight and height because it was long ago! I remember the percentages though :) He was in the 30% for weight and 99% for height!

*He is a great eater and will pretty much eat anything we give him. But, he has no teeth! Craziness! At his 9 month appt, I was told I should supplement with formula since we didn’t think he was getting enough milk. Well, we started that transition right before we left for our mission trip, and he decided he was completely done nursing! So, on to formula we went 100% of the time. I was a teeny bit sad, as I nursed my others up to a year. But, 9 months is close enough! I will say, bottles of formula are soo easy! And anyone can feed him! I have some freedom! :)

*He is a great sleeper and 99% of the time wakes up happy in the mornings and from his naps and with a smile on his face.

*When he gets excited he flaps his arms like a bird and kicks his legs really fast. We love it!

*He is starting to babble more, mainly just squealing, but has said “mamamamama” and “bababababa”-but he is a quiet baby too!

*He loves watching Lily and Jameson and tolerates Jameson’s “hugs” really well. Jameson just gets so excited and squeezes Colby! And just today, Jameson randomly put his finger in Colby’s mouth far enough in to make Colby gag. Seriously?! Oh that boy of mine. But, my sweet Colby didn’t cry! Just choked a bit. I look forward to the day when Colby can stick up for himself :)

Love this picture of AJ and his boys!!

And moving right along to Colby at 10 months!

See? He’s standing so well by himself! He has the greatest smile and baby blue eyes!

He loves avocado!!

See his thighs chunkin’ up?! I love it! We love his curly hair and people comment on it all the time. I’m really hoping once he starts getting his hair cut that the curls will stay!

We’ve also had the chance to go to the pool with some friends! Colby loves the water and he does great being in my arms or floating in his little flotation device.

Lots of swimming adventures-this time at cousin Owen’s house!

Ok, must stop blogging. It’s late and I’m tired! I will post more pictures soon!

8 Months Old!

Yikes. Colby turned 8 months 2 weeks ago! Where has the time gone?! Sigh. He’ll be turning 1 before I know it!  Trying to get pictures of him is a bit difficult as he just wants to move around! See?

Always grabbing his toes when he can!

Got a little smile out of him!

And just to prove he’s not ALWAYS happy (but, he usually is thankfully!) He was not enjoying this meal!! His face was just too cute that I had to take a picture of him.

What is Colby up to?

*Not much. He doesn’t crawl or roll from his back to tummy. He’s just an easy-going baby and is perfectly content to sit on the floor and play with toys. But, I’m ok with that (kind of!) Our kids were never ambitious to get moving quickly. I may have already said this before, but Lily didn’t even WALK until she was 15 months!

*He weighs 17 lbs. 7 oz. as of 2 weeks ago. He is in the 35% for weight and 95% for height!

*He is eating solids great and starting to get used to eating little chunks of lunch meat and cheese. He didn’t love avocado, but I haven’t tried it in a while so maybe he will like it!

*He is sleeping through the night!!! Praise God! I never had to let him “cry it out!” He just randomly started sleeping through one night. So thankful to get a full night’s rest!

*I know I’ve said it already, but he’s just the most happy, content little baby. He tolerates Jameson’s hugs (more like Jameson tramples him to give him a hug!) He loves watching Lily and Jameson and they just love Colby. He is one well loved little baby!

And, last Sunday at church, we had Colby dedicated. Being dedicated means we are making a public declaration to raise Colby in the ways of God, guiding him in the Word and by being godly examples as well. (And yes, some of these words I copied from his certificate we got! :)

 

In AJ’s defense, he didn’t realize my brother was taking pictures-but at least he was looking at the camera!

The 5 of us! I sure love my family!

Colby is 7 Months!

Well, I’m a bit behind with this month’s post, but still needed to document my sweet boy and other life happenings!

This sweet boy has stolen my heart! It just keeps getting closer and closer until that 1st birthday. Unreal.

When he gets really excited, like in this picture, he kicks his legs really fast!

He is sitting up great!! Every once in a while he falls, but he’s a pro now. Still not rolling over-I’m totally ok with that! I know that I can stick him in the middle of a bed and he’ll fall asleep without rolling! Someday he’ll do it, until then, I’m ok where he’s at!

Sitting in the “big” high chair now! This was the first feeding in it once we got it all cleaned up and out of the attic. He knows when he goes in there that it’s time to eat!

I can’t remember if I already posted this picture, but I love these two! Lily is such a great help with Colby and she loves to help feed him too-score! Just this morning, I was dealing with cleaning Jameson up and Colby was ready to eat, so I asked Lily if she could feed him. Her reply, “Sure!!” Thankful for her sweet spirit!
Things about Colby:

*Still not sleeping through the night-except for the last 2! He slept today until 8am! Praise God! I did have to put a binky in his mouth at 4 am and then again at 6:15, but never had to feed. Hoping he’s turning the corner...We’ll see!

*Size 2 diaper still-my kids were well out of this size by 7 months! He’s just a little thing!

*In 6-9 month clothes, mostly 9 month for the length. Although, last night I put him in 12 month pj’s since his others were dirty, and I was surprised to see they fit him well-mainly in the length. They were too big around the waist, but I’d hate it if my toes were jammed in the ends of footie pajamas like his usually are!

*Eating solids great! I haven’t given him anything he won’t eat. I have only made a couple of my own baby food variations- because I am  finding it easier to feed him pre-made stuff! Maybe I’ll get back into the routine of making my own, if not, oh well!

*Still a super happy, loving baby boy! Whenever I hold him he will bury his face into my shoulder and neck and wrap his arms around my neck. I.love.this. He’s such a sweet boy! 

And now onto Easter pictures since I never posted those!

Making our annual “resurrection rolls!” (marshmallow rolled in cinnamon/brown sugar with a crescent roll wrapped around it. Bake and when you open the roll the marshmallow is no longer there-like Jesus is no longer in the tomb!)

Dyeing eggs!

Our church’s annual egg hunt!

He is ready for the hunt!

Next year Colby will be able to find eggs!

Showing me his loot.

Lily with her sweet friends, Zoe and Abigail. Man, these girls are growing up way too fast!

Our family! I think this only the second family picture we have. Sad.

In their Easter clothes! I LOVE matching the boys! And will continue to do so until Jameson realizes it’s no longer cool :)

Can never get them all to smile at the same time and at the same camera. Oh well!

Pictures with cousin Owen! Love their smiling faces!

Poor Owen is trying to escape Jameson’s grasp! I love the smiles on Lily and Colby’s faces though!

Egg hunt at Papa and Nana’s house!

“I got money!”

Pretty sure he was already eating candy at this point.

Love this man!

More fun Easter surprises from Papa and Nana!

Now at Grandpa and Grandma Acker’s house for an egg hunt and dinner.

Grandpa helping Jameson find eggs.

Lily is a pro.

Even Colby enjoyed holding the eggs!

I wish I would’ve gotten more Easter pictures at both grandparents’ houses, but I failed to do that! We were able to have a yummy brunch and egg hunt at my parent’s house the day before Easter, and then have dinner and another egg hunt with AJ’s parents on Easter Sunday. The kids were spoiled with fun treats in the eggs and special presents- and they were loving every minute of the celebrating! AJ and I were in the Easter play at church this year, so we were a bit pooped during these celebrations! But, it was so fun to be a part of a production that proclaimed who Christ was, and what He did-dying on the cross for our sins, buried, and rose again!! Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus, for saving my lost soul!!