A new texture

Quinoa is an ancient grain and very yummy....it also turns into a great mushy mush when blended that seems to thicken things up a little bit.  Store bought purees are a bit too thin because he just wants to drink them!  He didn't want to eat any from his babysitter so that night, I let him feed himself.  Enjoy!

Picture updates

 It was a good morning selfie!  Both of us were happy and ready to wake up!

 I'm so awesome, I gotta wear shades!  Did you all know that if you protect baby eyes, that they are less likely to get cataracts when they are much older?  I didn't.  But now, he wears them when we're outside!  Hmm Mama needs a new pair of shades too. 

 5 Months!  Can you believe it already.  My how he's growing!

 At last check...He's 26 inches long and 18lbs!  Not official but we'll find out next week at our 6 month check up!

Easter Morning Fun in his cute suite and tie...
the socks were kicked off by then!

2 minutes of baby giggles!

Some random thoughts Malachi was speaking...

Bananas!

Malachi has his first food...bananas!  We were at Grammy and Papa's house for a weekend visit so I thought I'd let them share in the fun of M's first food!  He was quite pleased with the whole affair -- even after getting banana up the nose!  He is 20 weeks old, 16.5lbs, and 26 inches long!  My how this kid has grown!  What joy.

Pictures from the past few weeks.

We Love our fun diaper stash! 

Urp! 

4 months already! 

This is what happens when your Mommy is a Pastor and you turn 4 months on Ash Wednesday! 

Getting so big, strong, and changing every day!  

Well, I'm trying to sit on it for a little bit!!!  LEAN.....

This makes M look like he's a football player with BROAD shoulders and a tiny waist... It's just the picture! 

First new tastes!

We had our first taste of apple tonight...he liked it even better when there was a smaller piece in there to suck on! Just a taste for fun, not to eat yet. He wasn't too excited when I took it away!

3 months...pictures

Gonna go swimming :) 

wooosh into the water we go!

He loves to put his head back in! 

Ahhhh relaxing in the tub

alllllll clean!!

Yes, it's a ceiling fan

An impish little grin showing thru?

Cake from the Shower

Malachi played pass the baby!

Welcome baby boy!

At the baptism!

The Weber's -- Chris and Mary are sponsors

Friends from Seminary...Aunite Katrina (Godmother), Me, Malachi, and Uncle Tim

My gift to him on his Baptism

Just chilling! 

Smelling Better Silly Monster!

I'm watching you...ya know! 

Finally caught a smile on video!

Here ya go!  

While it isn't the best video, he still makes sure you see that smile!

And just a few photos for fun!

My two babies!  

Tante Inge, Oom Ike, Tante Brig, and Oma Ineka -- Some outfits from the Netherlands!

Well, he can't reach the floor, but swinging and bouncing were still great fun!

To embarrass you someday...

Hey baby new Year! 

We rang in 2014 with a bottle of formula. 

Blame the lack of sleep you've been causing...here's the photo!

2 Months...time flies!

Ahh little boy, your getting bigger every day. Can't believe it's been 2 months since that first night in the hospital with you. All I did was stare at you in amazement & had my hand on you all night to make sure you were there! Happy 2 months. Back to work for me this week - I'm ready but, I'm going to miss you during the day!