The Months Keep Coming

Well,
My sweet youngest turned four months old yesterday. FOUR. I can't believe how fast she is growing! It brings me joy and breaks my heart all in one breathe. (as does much of motherhood)

At four months old:

She is rolling a lot from back to belly.

She's rolled one more time from belly to back.

She can hold her toys well enough to get them to her mouth 

(especially her dolly!)

She is wearing 3-6 month clothes

Weighs over 15lbs 

(I'll get the exact number next week)

Coos and "growls"

Loves to sit and stare at her sister

Wears size medium cloth diapers

Met her baby cousin and great-grandparents

Was dedicated at our church

Can scoot around 360 degrees when playing

Can sit independently for a few seconds

Started sucking her thumb

Still exclusively breastfeeding

Class of 2013...

...You may now move your tassel.

Twice. Casey has graduated twice.

I don't think I have the words to really describe how incredibly proud I am of this man. 

He and I have been blessed to each have walked this stage. Although not together in ceremony, we were still with each other each time. First with Casey's double BA in English and Communication. Than I did with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, and finally with Casey's MA in English.

He has a Master's degree. A MASTER'S degree. Gosh, he worked hard for it, too. He sacrificed countless hours over the past three years to still provide for his family while reaching his goal to obtain this degree.

His proud parents

I promise Mali was in a good mood (relatively) that day.

I love this. Maybe she'll be a future Ram?

I love you, Casey. You have the most amazing work ethic I have ever known in a person. I'm so happy to have walked this road with you and see you come out on top! Now here's to the next chapter in your life, our life. :)

Snapshots

A photo update since I am so far behind in posts. Enjoy!

Dressed up for our first tea party at church!

Dad of all trades.

Painting- what she loves best!

Mother's Day. Fitting picture, right?

My girls and I on Mother's Day. (Yes, we match, and yes, Naomi had an outfit change)

Views of a mother. I love them so much.

In her favorite spot. 

Trying out her new pool!! (we have since regrown the grass in the backyard. Don't judge)

Too cool for summertime y'all!

Time Flies By- 3 Months

Well, I blame school for why I never got Naomi's two month old post up. I'll add those photos onto this post, but its time to make a three month post instead. My oh my how the time is flying by.

My sweet youngest baby.

She is smiling and cooing daily now. 

She loves, loves. loves to just watch her sister at play.

Her favorite thing is still to snuggle up and nap on mom. :) 

(I'm not complaining)

She's a little picky about her bottles.

Still exclusively breastfed.

She rolled over for the first time almost 3 weeks ago!

(That was belly to back)

Hates tummy time.

Likes to watch the mobile as she falls asleep.

Is sleeping in her own bed again.

Discovered her hands!

Slept through the whole night once. 

(What a tease)

Weighs 12lbs and 6oz and is 22in long at 2.5 months old.

Wears size small cloth diapers. 

Wears 0-3 months size clothes. 

I mean, really, how gorgeous is she??

Sweet sister love.

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And a two month old photo recap: 

(I did at least keep up with milestones in her actual baby book)

My heart is full. 

Bittersweet Changes

Today was an awfully bittersweet day. I'm very excited to have finished up another school year and hugged my kids good bye for the summer, but that also means my time at TLCA is over. 

Casey and I accepted job offers in Big Spring for the fall and are very much looking forward to what God has in store for us there. It's been a whirlwind the last month making some very big prayerful decisions, but God has shown many times over that He's directing this move. 

So, summer joy is on my doorstep, but soon we'll be bidding Angelo good bye... And it's hard to say good bye to the best place you've ever called "home". 

So I ask for your prayers as we continue through this change. Specifically that we are able to close on our house in the timeline we have with the realtor, that Naomi gets moved off the waiting list so she can attend the same preschool as her sister starting in August, and that Casey is able to pass his content exam and turn is probationary teaching certification into a full fledge certification. Also, for our time left in Angelo to be amplified with the friends around us. 

Go Steers! 

(Oh, and Casey will be teaching high school English, and I'll be a 5th grade science teacher. In case you were wondering)