6 Months - Boone

Boone really is the happiest baby and for that we're so grateful! He is already halfway through his first YEAR! How on earth did this happen?!?!

He is a little chunk and loves to eat! He sits up completely on his own now and he is pretty proud of that. He's also able to keep himself entertained a bit longer since he's sitting up. When we get home in the evenings, he usually plays in his jumper or on the carpet with toys while mommy and daddy sterilize bottles, wash dishes, and make dinner. 

While our boy is certainly a happy one, he absolutely knows what he wants and when he wants it and he's not afraid to let you know it! I have to remind myself that being headstrong can be a good thing!

We continue to try to broaden our horizons by getting ourselves out more often. Being first time parents, we really became hermit crabs after August 4. Granted, Boone was pretty fussy as a newborn, which made going out in public a little more difficult, but as time has gone on he's outgrown that stage and does really well in a variety of settings.

We go to church weekly, bravely go to restaurants dangerously close to bedtime, and more, and we're all still alive! That's kind of a big deal for us!

Weight: 

18 lbs 6 ozs - 64th percentile

Length:

25.5 inches - 5th percentile

Likes/Dislikes:

- I like being outside.

- I like being in the wrap on my mommy.
- Now that I can sit up on my own, I don't care to be in the bouncer.
- I L-O-V-E my jumper!
- I like eating. I dislike waiting to eat. Food is really important to me!
- I dislike being on my stomach for long periods of time.

Milestones and Memories:
- I'm wearing size 4 diapers.
- I'm eating solids. I've enjoyed fruits and vegetables. Cereal was my first solid, but bananas were my first pureed food.
- I am a champ at sitting up on my own now!

- No teeth yet.
- Mommy takes me to Uncle Nic for weekly chiropractic adjustments.

Eating Habits:
Eats 6 ounces every 3-4 hours when bottlefed.
Nurses mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Sleep Habits:

Sleeps through the night most nights on his tummy and in footie PJs.

5 Months - Boone

Just look at this little chunk! He is constantly smiling. We're finally slipping into some routines that have helped us all function a little better and things are getting fun. 

We've started venturing out a lot more as a family than we have been for the past 5 months. We've conquered our first cold! He's even starting to sit up on his own. Christmas has come and gone and now we're even in a New Year. 

Boone still has the most beautiful blue eyes. At this point, he has many of us convinced that they're staying blue, but I guess we shall see! His hair still looks blonde sometimes with a red or brown tint to it, and there's still very little of it!

What a gift this boy has been!!!

Weight: 

15 lbs 8 ounces - 37th percentile

Length:

24 inches - 3rd percentile

Likes/Dislikes:

- I like being outside.

- I like being in the wrap on my mommy.
- I like being in my bouncer on the countertop talking to mommy and daddy.
- I like blowing raspberries.
- I like my jumper.
- I like eating. I dislike waiting to eat. Food is really important to me!
- I dislike being on my stomach for long periods of time.

Milestones and Memories:
- I'm wearing size 3 diapers.
- I rolled over on my five month birthday.
- I can sit up by myself for a limited time. I get a little top heavy and fall!
- I caught my first cold. I was sick for about a week - fever included. It messed up my entire sleeping schedule and mommy and daddy said I was very difficult!

- Everybody tells my mommy and daddy that I must be teething, but no teeth yet.
- Mommy takes me to Uncle Nic for weekly chiropractic adjustments.

Eating Habits:
Eats 6 ounces every 3-4 hours when bottlefed.
Nurses mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Sleep Habits:

Sleeps through the night most nights on his tummy and in footie PJs.

4 Months - Boone

What a ham! Is it just me, or is this book getting smaller each month?

This little guy spends many more hours of his days smiling away. He's such a happy kid in the mornings, and Brandon and I are still confused as to how we ended up with a morning person for a child. We'll take it though! It's a great way to start each day! 

We're really looking forward to celebrating Christmas with Boone this year. It's going to be such fun to experience Christmas with a baby! 

He's doing really well in daycare and seems to bring a lot of joy to his teachers. We're grateful for them! He likes cuddling with them in the mornings, and playing with them in the afternoons. 

Weight: 

11 lbs 12 oz - 28th percentile
(We haven't had an appointment since October 9.)

Length:

22 inches - 7th percentile

Likes/Dislikes:

- I like being outside.

- I like being in the wrap on my mommy.
- I like being in my bouncer on the countertop.
- I also like my jumper.
- I like eating. I dislike waiting to eat. Food is really important to me!
- I dislike being on my stomach for long periods of time.

Milestones and Memories:
- I'm wearing size 2 diapers.

- I'm trying to eat both of my hands...at once...not just one any more!
- I laugh when I see someone being silly, or if I get scared (but not too scared)!
- I fixate on red things. Mommy and daddy think that color must be really easy for me to see because I notice it everywhere!
- Mommy takes me to Uncle Nic for weekly chiropractic adjustments.

Eating Habits:
Eats 5 ounces every 3-4 hours when bottlefed.
Nurses mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Sleep Habits:

Sleeps up to 12 hours straight at night; some nights I'm still waking up to eat, but typically only once. Occasionally, I sleep in footie pajamas - no swaddle, but I don't have a strong preference for either, just depends on the night!

3 Months - Boone

Look at this cutie! He seriously just lights up our lives and is becoming more and more fun each day! It isn't so hard to coax a smile out of him these days. We see smiles more and more often!

Our little guy still has very little, very light-colored hair. Depending on the way the light hits it, it can look red or blond, and some days it's even starting to look darker.

His eyes are blue and we're convinced at this point that they're staying blue. They're not that "looks like they're still changing grayish blue;" they're blue. And beautiful, too!   

Happy 3 months, Boone! Keep smiling every day!

Weight: 

11 lbs 12 oz - 28th percentile
(We haven't had an appointment since October 9.)

Length:

22 inches - 7th percentile

Likes/Dislikes:

- I like being outside.

- I like being in the wrap on my mommy.
- I like being on my play mat.
- I like sitting in my bouncer on the kitchen countertop watching mommy and daddy.
- I like eating. I dislike waiting to eat. Food is really important to me!

Milestones and Memories:

- I'm wearing size 2 diapers.
- I follow people with my eyes.
- I make eye contact with mommy while nursing.
- I've started "eating" my hands.
- I get really excited (kicking legs, wide eyes) when I see toys that move or have bright colors.
- I started day care at First United Methodist on November 2. My teachers are Miss Brittany and Miss Tiffani. Miss Christie (director) loves on me a lot, too!
- Mommy takes me to Uncle Nic for weekly chiropractic adjustments.

Eating Habits:
Eats 4.5 ounces every 3-4 hours when bottlefed.
Nurses in the mornings and evenings.

Sleep Habits:

Sleeps up to 9 hours straight at night; some nights I'm still waking up to eat, but typically only once. Swaddled at night.

2 Months - Boone

Our boy is growing so quick! People aren't kidding when they say time flies by! 

His little personality is starting to develop and show through. We work hard for his smiles, but when we catch a glimpse of them, they're so worth it!

We love you, Boone! We can't wait to get to know you better!

Weight: 

11 lbs 12 oz - 28th percentile

Length:

22 inches - 7th percentile

Likes/Dislikes:

- I like being outside.

- I like being in the wrap on my mommy.
- I like being on my play mat.
- I like eating. I dislike waiting to eat. Food is really important to me!

Milestones and Memories:

- I got shots at my 2 month appointment: DTap (Tetanus), DTap (HIB), HepB, Pneumococcal, Polio, RotaVirus.
- I stayed with my Aunt Mary from October 5-31 because I can't go to daycare until I'm 3 months. Mommy went back to work when I was 9 weeks old.
- I went to my very first Church Picnic.
- I have started smiling.
- Mommy takes me to Uncle Nic for weekly chiropractic adjustments. 

Sleep Habits:

Sleeps for 2-3 hours at a time and wakes up for night feedings some nights; other nights I sleep straight through from about 8:30 pm-6:00 am.

Boone's Baptism

This past Sunday was a pretty special day for our family! Boone and I were both baptized at Faith Lutheran Church, the same church that Brandon and I were married in.

Our church has a long history in the Westerholm family, and has also been the place of many milestones in the Roessing family, as well.

Pastor Donald Ofsdahl officiated the baptism. Our church is currently in transition waiting in search of a new pastor to call, and Pastor Ofsdahl is one of the pastors that joins our congregation occasionally throughout this time.

Pictured: Josh, Carlie, Connor, Jessica, Boone, Brandon, Pastor Ofsdahl, Malorie, Adalyn, Mark, Nic, Sharon, Dax

Josh & Carlie Tucker and Nic & Malorie Scaramozi are Boone's sponsors and Mark & Sharon are my sponsors for baptism.

Following the church service, we went to my family's house on Lake McQueeney to celebrate with everyone.

Our family helped us prepare food for everyone - sandwiches and snacks.

Adalyn, Boone's first cousin, born 20 days after him on August 24.

Great Grandma Carolyn "Mimi" & Adalyn

Great Uncle Ross & Boone

Great Grandma Mary & Boone

Dax & Connor

They know each other through our families, but also through daycare.

Great Grandma Mary & Great Grandma Jerrie with Boone

DeWayne & Jessica's Grandpa, Arlon

Great Aunt Kimmie & Adalyn and Nana & Boone

Grandma DiDi & Boone

Gigi & Boone

Boone's Newborn Pictures

Brandon and I worked with Chelsea Lietz Photography for Boone's newborn pictures. She is the same photographer who took our maternity pictures and she is insanely talented!

We absolutely love Boone's newborn portraits and they captured his tiny little self so perfectly. When we took these pictures Boone was just 13 days new.

We hope that you enjoy...

And one of my favorites...look at that smirk!!!

Let me know if you'd like to order any pictures. I have them without the watermarks. :)

1 Month Old - Boone

You should have seen the circus that occurred while Brandon and I tried to get a picture of Boone for his one month birthday! My goodness it was exhausting! 

We finally settled with the most telling of them all...

Weight: 

7 lbs (8/11/15)

7 lbs 5 oz (8/18/15) - 20th percentile

Length:

19.5 inches - 8th percentile

Likes/Dislikes:

- I like being outside.

- I like being in the wrap on my mommy.

Milestones and Memories:

- I snort when I cry.

- I had my first chiropractic adjustment at 3 days old to help with my latch when nursing.

- I took my first bottle at 2 1/2 weeks old so my mommy could go to Meet the Teacher.

- For about 2 weeks, I was fussy in the evenings around 6:30-8:30 about 4 days out of the week. 

(We've discussed colic, but we're unsure. Some say yes, some say no.)

Sleep Habits:

Sleeps for 2-3 hours at a time and wakes up for night feedings.

It has been so much fun, and definitely exhausting, to get to know our boy. We're your typical first time parents: we take his temperature multiple times a day and question every.single.thing.we.do. We often find ourselves telling Boone, "We have no idea what we're doing!" 

I knew I was experienced with babies before I had Boone, but when it's your own, it's entirely different. I worry about things that I never worried about holding anyone else's children. Like we said, "They're letting us leave the hospital with him? No test? No nurse? No anything? We've got to keep him alive?" It's a little scary venturing out on your own, but we've done it!

Happy 1 month, Boone!