Happy Memorial Day!

5 Months

Sorry, once again, for the lack in updates. I just can't find the time I guess... But summer break will be here in 9 short days, and I'll have no excuses! :) Colin and I are just getting over what we think was food poisoning. I came home from school not feeling well on Wednesday and once the worst was over for me, it started in on him. I've never thrown up so much in my life! We think that we ate something bad. It isn't likely that it was a flu bug because Jack never caught any of it. Taking care of him was another new experience when both of us were down and out for the count!!! Hard to be far away from family and friends (always) who would've been more than happy to help! But we made it!!!

Anyways, everything is great around here. I had a fun first Mother's Day. We went to Disney for brunch and had a nice relaxing day together...pictures below. We think Jack will take off crawling anytime now! He gets up on all fours and tries so hard, but then he just topples over on his side. However, he can move around by rolling and scooting! Baby proofing the house is in our near future!

On our way to Disney for Mother's Day brunch

Jack and I standing outside The Swan

Jack and Colin standing outside The Swan

A lady volunteered to take our family picture :)

Roi was our babysitter while we were sick

Biting my swing

Not sure what to think about my rice cereal

Baby bath time on my five month birthday

Helping my dad clean his truck out

Playing in my exercauser :)

Hopefully everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day weekend! :)

Four Month Stats

Colin took Jack to the doctor on Monday for his 4 month well baby visit. She said he is doing great and hitting all the developmental milestones. He is and always has been a great eater - He now weighs 17 lbs. 10 oz. and is 26 1/4 inches long. He averages 10-11 hours or sleep at night and takes a few hours worth of naps during the day. 

Our Four Month Old

...smiles almost anytime someone talks to him.

...started preschool last month, and his teachers always have a great report when I pick him up. 

...can roll both ways.

...rolls to his belly when you lay him down for the night.

...sleeps 10 hours a night.

...gets up on all fours like he is going to crawl.

...belly laughs.

...blows raspberries and drools a LOT.

...loves to hear his voice. He "talks" and "sings" almost constantly.

...can recognize his mom and dad out of a group of people.

...loves his Roi.

Little Jack is developing quite the personality. I know I've said it lots of times, but he is just so much fun. So far he is extremely active, but also laid back at the same time. Unless Jack is sleeping, he is rarely ever still. Always kicking, punching, rolling... I think we are going to have our hands full once this little guy becomes mobile!! We'll have some major baby proofing to do around here. I love every stage that he has gone through! I'm SO looking forward to summer break when I can spend all day with him. Colin takes him Monday for his four month well baby visit, so I'll update the stats later this week. I know I've abandoned the blog lately. It is crazy how fast the time goes when I get home from work in the evenings. But I'm going to try to update it at least 2 times a week. That's my goal any way! Keep checking back. Don't give up on me! :)

We had a fabulous time up north on Spring Break. We savored every minute that we got to spend with our wonderful family and friends. Jack got to meet lots of new people too. He did really well on both plane rides, sleeping most of the way. Making it through the airport and security with a baby and all the baby items, however, was a new experience!!! Unfortunately, we didn't get our camera out in Wheaton, so we have no pictures to document the great time we had there. Grandma and Grandpa Moller, Aunt Shannon, Colin, and I took Jack to meet the Easter bunny, we had a great Easter spent with the family, and we enjoyed just hanging out with everyone there.

Matching Cubs fans watching the game against the Cardinals (Cubs won!)

Grandma Heide holding sleeping Jack before a dinner at Pepe's. YUM!!!

Daddy and Jack watching another Cubs game on the porch

Bev's Professional Portraits :)

Jack and his girlfriend (Yes, Jessica, I said it!!! :) )

We were trying to take a professional looking picture. Colin was supposed to be holding up a blanket for the background, but he decided to join the picture instead! 

Our Family

The girls with their babies :)

Best Buds

Kisses from Kaelan

Baby's First Easter

On another note, Colin is re-doing our guest bathroom. I'm going to blog about the progress (per his request). So far he has it painted and tiled, plus he installed a new light fixture. It's coming along. This week he ordered the vanity, and it should be here in a few weeks. I'll keep the progress noted with pictures.

In the midst of demolition

More demolition

A close up of the tile. It hasn't been grouted yet though. 

The new light fixture. We got all of the matching accessories to go along with it.

The freshly tiled floor and freshly painted walls.

We spent a few hours last night at East Ridge High School walking for Relay for Life. We had lots of fun, and saw lots of people that we knew. A couple of my students were very excited to get to meet Jack and Mr. McCormick. :) Cancer effects so many people, and I really enjoy fundraisers like this one. Hopefully one day there will be a cure! 

Me, Kelly, and Nichole

Colin and me at Relay for Life

Enjoy your weekend!!! :):):)

4 Months Old!

Getting ready for the COLD

Here is Jack trying on his winter clothes for our trip to see both of his Grandparents.  HAPPY EASTER!!

Rolling Over

Within the last couple of weeks, little Jack has started rolling over. We can hardly keep him off of his belly. When he's having back time on the floor, he almost always hikes his little legs up and pushes himself over!! Once he gets on his belly and pushes himself up, he just hangs out like that for a while. He also started sleeping on his side at night in his crib.