5 months

Well, Liam is rolling again. He started in the beginning of October and then quit after a couple of days. Now he is a pro! I'll even find him on his tummy in the morning all tangled in his blanket. That does worry me. But what can I do?! On top of rolling he can scoot himself around in circles.

Sophie makes him laugh on a daily basis. It is so stinkin cute! She loves him so much. This makes me so happy cuz I was super worried that she wouldn't handle the new addition very well. Just last night she was talking through the wrapping paper roll and Liam was laughing hysterically! Oh, man. Melt my heart.

He likes to be entertained. We can't leave him in a room alone even for a few seconds without hearing about it. We borrowed my friend's bumbo and love it! He can sit on the counter while I'm cooking and on the table while we're eating. He loves being able to watch us. He is also getting really good in his bouncy seat. In fact, he is so good that we haven't realized that he has fallen asleep in it a few times :S

He always has his hands or his bib in his mouth. He is starting to find his thumb too. He looks so cute and funny with the bib in his mouth. I love babies' toothless smiles and for some reason it is even cuter when the bib outlines the gums :) He goes through several bibs each day. Between the slobber and the constant spit up, they get soaked. Last night we put him to bed and he was crying. After 20 minutes or so I went in, picked him up and he was cring so hard he started to cough. Can you guess what happened next?! He barfed all over me. It was nasty! So, we had our first shower together. Babies are slippery all soapy and wet! I don't think he liked the shower very much. He was shaking the whole time.

We sure love having Liam in our family. He brings us so much joy! I am adjusting to two kids. It is definitely difficult at times but I love them both so much!

Love when he does this!

Liam and Grandpa Moore

Auntie Jessica

Serina's gonna make me a star!

Holding his bottle, kinda. More like falling asleep while eating. 

Story time with "Aunt" Nicole. She was totally in her element!

2 month and 2 year stats just three months late

Liam and Sophie had their respective check ups a couple weeks ago. Here are their stats:

Liam
Height: 24.25 in
Weight: 13 lbs 3 oz
Head Circ: 40.1
Liam also got his two month shots. He did pretty well. Cried, but who wouldn't!

Sophia
Height: 35 in
Weight: 28 lbs
Head Circ: still big but I don't remember exactly
I wasn't expecting Sophie to get any shots. Well, she got a flu shot. I wasn't prepared for both kids to go through this and she was not a happy girl!

We made a fort. He didn't like it. 

Sophie loved it though!

"I don't want to strengthen my neck muscles!"

Go Utes!

Love my bumbo! He likes to be by momma when she cooks. 

Sophie's unofficial birthday party. Squirt guns and water balloons. 

"Cabbage patch doll, bike, helmet, what more could I ask for?!"

"Do I have everything?"

Having fun blowing out the candles. 

Gotta make sure I have doll and bear. 

4 month stats

Height: 26.25 in (85 %ile)
Weight: 16 lbs 4 oz (60 %ile)
Head circumference: 43 cm (85 %ile)

He's a big boy! He also got more shots. He was so sad but it is amazing what nursing can cure!

He's pretty much a happy kid, as long as he is fed. If he decides he's hungry he can go from this to screaming in two seconds! A bit dramatic. 

So, we've let him fall asleep in his bouncer a few times. Does that make us terrible parents?! He loves to rub his blankets against his face. We have to really watch him so he doesn't suffocate. 

Magical

There is something to be said for the magic of Christmas. As we finished dinner tonight I was reminded of the Christmas devotional put on by the First Presidency of the Church. We turned it on and sat down to listen. These men are truly inspired and the messages they give touch my heart. President Monson spoke of a book he reads each Christmas called The Mansion. He recalled the main character and relayed this man's dream. The man had died and was with several others and a guide. The guide was directing each person to their mansions. A beautiful mansion for the doctor who had lovingly served his community. Another for someone else. And the guide continued with each person as the mansions got smaller and smaller. Finally the main character's mansion arrived. It was this tiny hut in the middle of a field. The mansions were based on the good deeds they had done in their lives. The man questioned the guide and said don't you know of all these things I have done? I've built schools and hospitals, my name is on them (or something to that effect). The guide said yes but you were already praised and recognized for those on earth. You wouldn't want to be paid twice?

I can't remember everything but the jist of it was we need to serve others to help those in need and not for our own praise and adoration. We need to remember Christ during the Christmas season and the example he set for us. President Monson said that "Christmas is what you make of it". So if we teach our children it's all about the gifts then that's what Christmas will mean to them. I know I am guilty of wanting the gifts and wanting to give my children loads of stuff but I hope to teach my children that Christmas is not all about the gifts we get but about Christ, his love for us, his service to others, the example he has set to love one another. I love Jesus Christ and am grateful for his love and sacrifice for me. I hope to make each Christmas Christ centered so my children will know and love Christ too.

Ok so this post took a totally different direction than I was thinking when I started. Back to the magic of Christmas. As I sat on the couch snuggling with my husband and two beautiful kids, watching the devotional, listening to the awesome Mo Tab choir singing Silent Night, I realized that this is what Christmas, and life for that matter, is all about. Being with family and loving on them. Sophie wanting to snuggle with her brother. TJ and I witnessing the pure love that children have in their hearts. I felt peace and love and happiness. I felt blessed and overjoyed to have them in my life. It was an amazing feeling and I am grateful for the reminder!