Micah at Five Months

1) Weight: 14 lbs 6 oz; Length: 25''

2) The nights of Micah sleeping through seems to be long gone and now he gets up one to three times a night.

3) Micah has a consistent bedtime routine and goes to bed around 6pm, with almost no fussing. Morning comes around 6 am. Nap times are still a struggle. He usually only sleeps for 45 minutes and has about 2 to 3 naps a day.

4) He is our little wiggle worm. He easily rolls over from back to stomach and twists himself around and uses all sorts of body movements to move to different positions.

5) He is starting to be shy (especially in big loud crowds he prefers mom). He likes to bury his face in mom or dad's shoulder and peek out to see the stranger that wants his attention.

6) He loves watching other babies or toddlers.

7) He is likes light switches and tries to help mommy and daddy turn on or off the light.

8) He has a quivering pouty lower lip when he gets upset.

9) He smiles easily and has the sweetest giggle and laugh.

10) He is starting to play 'catch' with daddy.

11) Micah is starting to take a sippy cup and is showing interested in food.

Weekend in La Crete

Micah's first plane ride.

Flying in style.

Micah playing with Grandpa's dog.

Riding on the toy John Deere.

Kissing Sophie.

All Pam's cousins with grandma.

Micah and Grandma.

Flying high with Mommy.

Family.

A Tribute to My Grandpa

My grandpa passed away two weeks and the funeral was last weekend. I am happy that he is no longer suffering, but I am sad that he could not forever remain the grandpa I knew growing up. Sadly, death is inevitable and separation needs to occur.

I have fond memories of grandpa taking me fishing when I was a child, teasing me about boyfriends when I was a teenager and attending my graduations and wedding when I was an adult. He always showed interest in what I was doing. I will miss his quick wit and sense of humor. Although over the years I would come and go, one thing always remained the same, 3 o'clock coffee time at grandma and grandpa's. He would often drink his coffee from the saucer and loved chocolate treats. Coffee time at my grandparent's house will just not be the same without him. I am so glad that I was able to see him one last time and introduce him to Micah before he died. I will always treasure those memories. Love you and miss you, Grandpa.

Micah's Movie Début!