4 Months and Rolling!

Our once stationary baby is now a giggling, wiggling littler person. She enjoys more playtime on the floor where she can stretch, roll, reach and squirm. Addison is definitely a morning person (unlike her parents) and wakes up with a smile on her face – definitely a great way to start each day! On her 4-month birthday, Addison rolled from her back to her belly – a very exciting moment for me and Clay! She now weighs 12 pounds 2 ounces and measures 25.25 inches long. 

She still loves her swing but now likes to sit in her Bumbo at the table while we eat dinner and play in her exercauser. I think she discovers a new toy every time she plays in it! Addison has now discovered her feet. She likes to grab them and roll herself into a ball which can make for a difficult diaper change!

This month we enjoyed a visit from Uncle Zack, Aunt Jen, and Ethan. Addison and I also braved a plane ride when we traveled to my parent’s for Honey’s birthday. We celebrated Addison with a sip and see on Friday. What fun it was to see all of my mom’s friends and show off her favorite grandchild!

This month, Clay and I have found comfort in Deuteronomy 31:8: “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Clay and I are looking forward to fall approaching with promises of cooler weather and Aggie football. We have started training for a half marathon. I keep asking how on earth we will ever run 13 miles to which Clay responds, one mile at a time. What a great mantra!

Amen and Pass the Butter,

Marcy

Visit from Zack, Jen and Ethan!

We recently had Zack, Jen, and Ethan in town for a visit. The weekend was family-fun filled! We spent Saturday afternoon at the pool and had late night fun at home under the pergola. We were glad to have the Lehnens and Cliftons join in on the fun.

With three toddlers running around, we defiantly had lots of action!

Ella, Brody, and Ethan

When we realized that there weren't many toys around our house for the "big kids", we manufactured a home made wagon from a diaper box and everyone took a ride...including Snoop and Eleah!

We ended the night with a baby asleep in every room of the house and a little time for the parents to unwind outside.  Ahh, nothing like the sound of sleeping babies!

Amen and Pass the Butter,
Marcy

Three Month Update

These days, it seems like our little Addison has really come alive! She stays awake now for longer stretches during the day and more importantly stays asleep for longer stretches at night!

Addison’s three month milestone is marked not only by chubbier cheeks, but personality galore! She makes sweet noises, smiles, and giggles. Her favorite toys are still her hands.  She loves to wave her arms, pump her legs, suck on her fist, and swat at whatever she can. She is definitely a social baby and loves to hear you talk to her. My mom and Addison have had many talks “narrating” even the most mundane chore from laundry to dishes to cooking. We are not the most talented family in the musical department but that doesn’t seem to bother Addison! She loves when we sing to her and when Clay plays the ukulele. We have had a busy month, with a visit from Aunt Meddy, "swimming" at Ty and Ashley's, the 4th of July weekend at Possum Kingdom, and Addison's first trip to the nursery at church.

As Addison turns 3 months, we now find ourselves at a new transition. We have been grateful for the help we have had from my mom over the past 5 weeks. She has given our family her summer without hesitation to keep Addison when I returned to work. Clay and I have also been able to enjoy dates during the week (although we usually find ourselves talking about what new trick Addison has learned). We have one more week of ‘Honey Care’ before Addison starts daycare in August. I sure hope that as Addison gets older, my mom still finds joy in changing a dirty diaper! As I reflect on the past 3 months, I find special meaning in Proverbs 23:25: “May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful!” I am not only joyful for my Addison but also for the bond that I have with my mother.

Amen and Pass the Butter,

Marcy

Red, White, & Baby!

We were happy to be back at Possum Kingdom this 4th of July with some of our dearest Aggie friends!  Addison made her first trip to the lake and loved rocking on the dock.  Clay and I enjoyed catching up with friends and the fun in the sun.  Enjoy these pics of our very patriotic baby!


Amen and Pass the Butter,
Marcy

Two Month Update

An old African proverb says it takes a village to raise a child.  We realize that the real 'village' is founded on strong parents, supported by family, friends, churches, and schools.  This is my second full week back at work and we are grateful for the village that surrounds us.  Honey (my mom) has been keeping Addison to help with my transition back to work.  Addison is looking forward to the next few weeks when she will get to spend time with Aunt Meddy, our friend Ellen, and more time with my mom before beginning day care in August. 

This month, we enjoyed celebrating Clay's first Father's Day, Ella Lehnen's first birthday, a trip to Granbury for cousin Ethan's second birthday, a visit from Aunt Meddy and Uncle Heffrey, and a BBQ with Sunday school friends. 

At our 2 month appointment, Addison weighted 10 pounds 2 ounces and measured 22 1/2 inches long.  She has grown from her eyelashes to her toes!  She holds her head up, pushes up on her hands, follows you with her eyes, and has a smile that lights up our world! 

Our verse for the month that we have been praying over Addison is "Parents tell their children about your faithfulness."  Isaiah 38:19.   We are loving life and feeling such love from our village of supporters!

Amen and Pass the Butter!
Marcy

Our Month of Firsts

Today, our little lady is officially one month old!  It's had to believe that she has only been with us for one month!  Clay and I constantly ask each other what we did with all of our time before Addison arrived.  This month we have been showered with love from family and friends. 

We have had quite the month of firsts - first diaper, first bath, first sleepless night, first health scare - and have survived them all!  We are blessed to have a healthy baby now weighing over 8 pounds!  She is holding her head up and following you with her eyes.  We are thankful that she is a good sleeper allowing us between 3 to 6 hours sleep at night in between feedings. 

This month, we have been reminded of God's perfection.  Clay and I prayed over Addison "I praise you, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14. 

Feeling very blessed and looking forward to the many firsts to come!
Marcy

Our Easter Blessing

Our family of three is home from the hospital with so many things to be thankful for this Easter.