Monday, January 2, 2012

New Year's Eve!

We had a great New Year's Eve with some good friends here in Boise. Since we all have young kids, we kept it fairly mellow and rang in the new year at 8:00.


Melissa, me, Mandee, and Liam

Liam (on the right) with his buddy Luke, who is 1 day older than him.

Zoë with friends Jack J. and Jack P.

Liam is 4 Months Old!

Liam is now 4 months old! He has been smiling a TON and laughing over and over. I love going into his room each morning to get him out of his crib because he always gives me a huge smile and seems so excited to see me! He is quite a little mover and can scoot around his crib on his back, but he's not able to roll over yet. He's not a big fan of tummy time, but loves to be carried around in mom's carrier wrap. His favorite things to do are to watch Zoë (he thinks everything she does is hilarious), take baths, and "talk" to his mom and dad.

4 Month Stats:
Height = 25 inches (50th percentile)
Head = 17 inches (75th percentile)
Weight = 16 pounds 12 ounces (80th percentile)

Christmas trip to Moscow

We had such an awesome trip to Moscow for Christmas this year! Unfortunately Aaron didn't have much time off, so he had to fly back to Boise the day after Christmas. Zoë, Liam, Reggie and I got to stay for a full week and had a blast! Here are some pictures of our activities:
Spending time with Grandma

and Grandpa.

Being entertained by Great Grandma


and Great Grandpa


Opening LOTS of presents!

Helping Reggie enjoy his presents

Hanging out with uncles (Joey)

and aunts (Noël).

And so much fun with cousins (Emilia, Rose, Ella, and Zoë)!!!Dog pile!

Slumber party!

Christmas with the Bronners

Merry Christmas!!!

Listening to the story of Christmas read by GrandPat.

Two little rascals! Zoë and cousin Daphni

Comparing Liam and cousin Naomi (both right around 4 months)

Some pictures from December

Me and my kiddos enjoying a sunny November day by cheering on my brother, Joey, at a cyclocross race in Boise.High 5 for Uncle Joey after an awesome race!

Liam says, "I think I should wear this outfit when we head up to North Idaho for Christmas. I will fit in perfectly!"

My handsome boys


Can't believe how big my baby girl is getting.


Liam is 3 Months Old!

These last 3 months have been so great, but have also been quite a challenge. Poor Liam seemed so uncomfortable and after some experimenting we found that he is very sensitive to dairy. I have cut all dairy out of my diet, which is no fun for me, but it has made my little guy much happier and it will keep me from eating too many holiday cookies and treats! The pediatrician said most babies that have this sensitivity are over it at about 6 months, so I'll try easing back into a regular diet in March.

My plan was to return to work (two 6hr days per week) beginning in December, but because of Liam's discomforts and unwillingness to drink from a bottle I will be putting that off until at least the beginning of January.


Snuggling with Grandma Andrea