The Rainbolts: March 2012

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Harper-5 Months

Harper at five months is such a joy. She is a great sleeper for the most part. She has done great with baby food and eats everything so far. She definitely eats the fruits a little faster though. She grasps for everything in site and sticks it all in her mouth. She is trying to sit up some but doesn't have it down yet. She found her feet and hasn't let go yet I don't think;) She eats at 8, 12:30, 5, and 9 for the most part, give or take 30 minutes here or there. After eating she plays for two to 2 1/2 hours and then naps for about two hours. She puts herself to sleep which I love. She still wakes up sometimes at 5am and needs to be flipped over, which is really annoying to me because I can never go back to sleep once I stand up. I've been waking Michael up to flip you because he is back to sleep within seconds. Harper can roll both ways very well now and can get to almost anything with a couple of rolls. She is so happy almost all the time. Teething has knocked her down some and made her fussy. Harper still has to take Zantac for her reflux which I wish she would out grow already. We go through so many bibs and burp clothes every day. It is so gross! Harper is getting heavy. We are about to have to move her out of her car seat because she is about to be at the weight limit soon which means I need her to sit up so I can put her in a cart so I won't have to carry her in her car seat anymore. She is still babbling like crazy and is SO LOUD!!!! We may have a talker on our hands. I think she competes with people already to be heard;) Harper loves to be sung too and really likes all kinds of music. She is such a joy and fits so perfectly into our family. WE LOVE YOU HARPER!!!!

Eden dressing Harper up early=)

Eden feeding Harper one time. She thought she was so big getting to do that.

I LOVE my FEET!!!

These two crack me up. Harper ADORES Eden!

Love this smile!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Eden's 4th Birthday Party

This year Eden had her party at River City Gymnastics. She loves gymnastics and their parties are great. We had Lydia and Eden's party together so we could split the cost. I think both girls had a blast!!! I know Eden was very worn out after the party and then going to Lydia's afterwards to celebrate some more. We all had a wonderful time.

Eden, super excited, before the party.

Lydia wanted an owl themed party and Eden didn't care so we went with that for a little theme.

Harper screaming like crazy during the first of the party and I looked down and her first tooth cut at 5 months and a week old.

Finally got some relief from it and chilling with J. Pops at the party.

Jack sliding down the ship slide.

Eden's turn. She loved sliding into the big foam pit.

Lydia getting a little encouragement to go down the first time.

Ava (one of Eden's close friends from school), Jack, Hannah, and Lincoln waiting their turn on the trampoline.

Eden jumping high on the trampoline.

Eden and Karly climbing the ropes to the slides.

Foam pit fun=)

Molly chilling at the party.

Eden peaking at me.

Jackson sliding.

Some of the party goers.

Eden tackling the obstacle course.

Everyone doing the crazy dance. They enjoyed this a lot and had fun doing what the songs tell them to do.

Eden, Layne, Katie, and Ella

Eden hanging from the high bar. She wouldn't drop from it though.

The party sweets.

The birthday girls getting ready to blow out their candles.

Blowing their candles out.

Lyla, Katie, and Ava all of Eden's closest friends from school.

Eden opening her gifts at home after the party.

She loves all the things she got. Dresses, swimsuit cover up, shirt, Leap Pad apps, pajamas, and lots more.

The owl topper for the cake.

For Me:

Eden just had her 4 year old check-up at the doctor. Her are her current stats:

Height: 42 3/4 inches (94%)

Weight: 40 lb. 6 oz. (83%)

Blood Pressure: 95/59

Eden got 4 shots and for once did not kick the nurse who gave them to her. The last two times she has gotten a shot she has kicked the nurse. I pleaded with her and we talked about the correct behavior for when you have to get a shot and she got to pick out a treat of her choice is she did good and she chose a snow cone, so I got off easy and cheap:) She did cry which was fine and she took them like such a big girl. I was so proud of her. Eden is currently wearing a size 5 in clothes and a size 11 shoe. She loves dresses and does not like wearing jeans at all. Some of my favorite sayings of hers are:

When she prays she always says "Thank you Jesus for dying on OUR cross....." Love it!!
She always says "Forever" for everything. Are you going to be gone forever? I'm going to _____ forever. Is that in forever? It cracks us up sometimes.
She loves talking about God and Jesus. She asks all the time to see Jesus and when can she see Him and where is heaven. I love these conversations because I hope she is always asking and seeking answers so she will someday truly know God!
"Mom, Harper wants you." I always hear this when she can't get Harper to quiet down by herself. She is so sweet and always tries to sing to her or get her paci and if nothing works then she yells this at me=)

I will have to remember more but for now that will do. Maybe Michael will have some good ones.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

St. Louis Weekend

The weekend after Eden's birthday we went to St. Louis so see family and to take Eden to see the Fresh Beat Band with J. David for her birthday. We surprised her with tickets and she was ecstatic! She loves to sing and dance to their music so we knew she would love it and J. David likes them a lot too! We got to St. Louis on Friday night a little before eight. Harper did not enjoy the last two hours of the trip which were awful but we all lived, barely:) We stayed at the Crumbaugh's, Jamie's parents, because they have a little more room for us all. Morgan and Jamie and the kids stayed out there too so we could all hang out late. I'm so glad they did because we all had a blast playing games until late and catching up. Saturday morning we hung out and then went to a diner for lunch before Jamie, J. David, Eden, and I went to the concert that afternoon. Then we had dinner and cupcakes for Eden's birthday celebration that night. Sunday we went to church with them and lunch and then we had to head back home. We always hate leaving. The kids always have so much fun when they are together. I wish we were all closer.

The three older ones chilling before bed. Do you think their neck ever hurts after looking up like that for so long?

Harper got in on the action.

Myles and Harper hanging out together.

Eden about to eat her birthday cupcake.

Eden opening her birthday gift from Uncle Morgan, Aunt Jamie, J. David, and Myles.

Such sweet cousins. I couldn't get J. David to join at the time.

My handsome car buddy;) He was asleep not long after this picture was taken.

J. David and Eden on the way to the concert. Can you tell they are so EXCITED?

Inside the concert hall. It was dark and not good for my iPhone camera.

Love J. David's smile.

These two could not be more different in the way they show their excitement. J. David is more serious and just takes it all in. He stands there and soaks it all up, not missing anything. Eden on the other hand jumps up and down and dances and is all giddy. It is so funny! They both had an awesome time and I'm so glad they got to do it together. The Fresh Beat Band was Eden's first concert;)

Here is some video of the concert. Sorry it's so dark but you can still see how excited Eden is.