Annabelle 4 Months Old

Annabee turned 4 months old on December 13th!  We often say how we just want to freeze time and not let her get any bigger.  Knowing how fast time flies with raising children reminds me to take a moment each day to enjoy the sound of her laughter, look into her brown eyes and tell her that I love her, and to take a couple minutes to chomp on those chubby cheeks! 

And now the CUTEST TENNIS PLAYER in the world...

(Excuse her for not having her itty bitty racket, but it broke in the match she won!)  

4 Month Milestones:

1. You were 25 inches and 16 lbs at your 4 month check up

2.  You are content just sitting in Mom's lap and watching TV

3.  You have to be held from the hours of 5:00-8:00 p.m.

4.  You drool so much that sometimes we find you with your whole shirt soaking wet

5.  You like to sit with Dad when he plays his games

6.  You enjoy your stroller and going on walks with Mom and Dad

7.  You have a bald spot on the back of your head from where you sleep

8.  You always are looking to the right

9.  I put you in your bumbo seat this month and you kinda got stuck because of your boom boom thighs

10.  You try really hard to sit up and roll over but still haven't mastered it yet

11.  You will not take a binky but would rather suck on your hands

12.  Daddy can get the cutest giggles out of you with the funny noises he makes

13.  You would rather be held when someone is standing up than sitting down

14.  Your favorite song that Mom sings with you is, "I Love To See The Temple" 

15.  You like to listen and watch Dad play the keyboard

16.  When you get really excited you move your legs so fast like you are riding a bike

17.  You are sleeping up to 9 hours at night now

18.  You make silly noises when we put you on tummy time in the boppy pillow

19.  Mommy loves to doll you up with bracelets and head bands and thankfully you still keep them on

20.  When you get mad at us you yell instead of cry

21.  You have this bashful smile you do every time you see someone or wake up in the morning

22.  Below the bald spot on the back of your head you have this patch of hair that we call your duck tale

23.  You like to face time with our family and friends

24.  You think it's so funny when Mom comes in the room and says, "Annabelle, what are you doing?"

25.  You love story time with Grandma Schaub

Ugly Sweater Party with the Maggards

Deri's birthday was coming up and we had been wanting to go and visit the Maggard's because they hadn't met Annabelle yet either, so we decided to make a trip up to Prescott!  I love that small little town, it's so green and just the right size with all the shopping.  It brings back fun memories too, because when we were all single we would go up there to stay at Deri's cabin.  His parents are always so gracious and welcoming so it's fun to catch up with them when we visit.  Deri and Cherylee had been living with them, but were going to move soon so it was another reason we wanted to get up there, plus they are some are very bestest friends who we just love hanging out with!  It's always a guaranteed roll on the floor laugh fest with them!

Cherylee had told me she was doing an "ugly sweater" party for Deri so we were excited about that, we had never been to one before!  We didn't have any sweaters to wear, but they had extra so we borrowed a couple.  And of course Chef Cherylee cooked up some scrumptious meals while we were there, it's always a treat eating her food.

We love you Maggard fam and always wish that you lived closer so we could chill and bear testimony together of the power of your friendship and how it has phenomanally changed our lives in the most spectacular way! Haha!

SMILES

SMILE:  A facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement. 

My sweet daughter makes me smile.  Belle started smiling when she was 6 weeks old, it's one of those things you anticipate happening and when it does there's nothing like it.

Her smile is contagious.  Her smile brightens my day.  Her smile is so pure.  Her smile is a reflection of my Motherhood.  Her smile is a blessing.  Her smile radiates her spirit.  Her smile is priceless.  Her smile is memorable.  Her smile means safety.

Most of all her smile makes me smile.  It's also a reminder to me that I should smile more myself at others when I pass them by or even when I say hello.  There's just something special about a child's smile.  Seeing how Annabelle's smiles have touched my own life makes me want to smile at others because smiling is infectious.

How many smiles have you cherished today? :) :) :) :) :)