...:::*MALACHI REED: 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 Months Old*:::...

. January 6, 2015.

5 Months Old

Memories & Milestones:

MONTH 5  (dec 6- jan 6)

- you now grab hair. 

- 12/18 your first little cold. Breaks my heart. 

- play really well with your dangling toys now. 

- chewing on things is your new thing, maybe prepping those guns for teething to begin. 

- grab your hands together in front of you. 

- enjoy colorful TV screens (like two other little ones I know ;))

- starting to grab at your pants and legs... Making your way toward discovering your toes to grab, I think

- smiles smiles and more smiles. I'll take em every time!

- 12/27 your first international flight to Nepal

- 1/1/2016 your first family hike in the mountains of Nepal. (You may have slept for over half of it, but I guess it still counts. Lol )

- still so chill and easy going. Such a sweet blessing you are. 

- put your little lips together and blowing, you love making sounds these days. (S uncle was so proud of you for this! Haha. )

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. February 6, 2016.

6 Months Old

Memories &Milestones:

MONTH 6: January 6- February 6

- 1/6 first cereal (rice). Not so bad. You open your mouth really well but make Some humorous looks after tasting something new though. Ha!

- quite ticklish

- Levi still can get you to laugh the hardest :)

- first trip to the fair in our city (Although you only rode the Boba and slept the whole time ;) your brother and sister can tell you about how fun the slide is one day!)

- constantly rolling

- love your excersaucer now. Play contently for more than 5 minutes. :)

- wriggle worm. Not only can you roll, but you somehow manage to move all over your play mat when your on the floor and you're certainly not crawling. The magic wriggle! Haha.

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. March 6, 2016.

7 Months Old

Memories & Milestones:

MONTH 7 ( February 6- March 6)

- 2/9 first tooth (bottom front left)

- perfected the toe grab and suck

- 2/8 laughed the hardest we heard you laugh so far and of course it was thanks to Levi. 

- 2/16 first train ride with Riley jo and mommy (at the mall )

- trying to roll from back to front but that arm keeps getting in the way. 

- 2/20 second tooth. Bottom front left poked through. 

-2/21 you did it. Successfully rolled from back to belly on your own. Yay!!

- mastered the pre-crawl squirm. You can get yourself turned around and get to whatever toy you are wanting. :) big boy. 

- sleepless nights thanks to sickness and teeth. One day we will rest fully, I'm sure of it. Or at least that's the hope I'm clinging to! ;)

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. April 6, 2016.

8 Months Old

Memories & Milestones:

MONTH 8 ( March 6- April 6)

- family vacation / road trip to panchmari- joined mama and papa for several big hikes. Such a trooper and so chill !!! Even dipped your toes in the mountain water by the waterfall. 

- first time playing catch with papa, and you did awesome!!!

- 3/13 you officially pulled off the army crawl to get to your brothers book :)

- best two teeth grin ever

- like holding onto a hand ( I kinda like it too)

- belly crawling everywhere 

- got yourself up into sitting position all on your own. 

- hang onto the coffee table and stand for little bits at a time

- another long road trip in our state. 10 hours one way.

- so chill and go with the flow. Everyone sings your praises about this! And we are soooo thankful ;)

- still struggling to sleep through the night

- first Easter 3-27

- ticklish like crazy and I love it

- always grab at mommys lips or give me high fives while she feeds you

- eating new foods : bananas, peas, pumpkin, mangoes and you are a champ at it. Prunes are your favorite. Ha!

- poor skin is starting to look like your brothers did. Eczema = yuck. 

- looooove to jump up and down. You give whoever is holding you a great workout. 

- first fat lip :( tried to go from sitting to crawling but your hands weren't quite far enough out. Poor little guy. Marble floors are tough. 

- tried puffs and gagged. Even tiny pieces. We're starting to think you have a strong gag reflex. 

- funny attempts at head stands. Lol

- still sleepless nights. Whew when will more teeth pop through? ;)

- love being outside. 

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. May 6, 2016.

9 Months Old

Memories & Milestones:

MONTH 9 (April 6- May 6):

- tried yogurt drops for the first time. Entertaining faces followed. 

- getting up on your hands and feet (not knees) and it cracks us up!

- waving your hand and bouncy to dance along to music. So precious. 

- first big sick day. Lots of throwing up. Sad and scary but you quickly recovered. 

- rocking on your hands and knees. Maybe you will for real crawl instead of army crawl.  :)

- yep, crawl crawl crawl

- better yet, you are not wasting any time- you are pulling up onto EVERYTHiNG and cruising along it all. Couches, tables, chairs, mommy, Riley and Levi. You even cross back and forth from couch to table and back. You're fearless. A few bonks but it hasn't slowed you down. 

- you've even made your first attempts at steps. Made it up one before we caught you. Slow down little guy!!!

- this also means you grab at everything too. Oh what fun, right? ;)

- not so fun regular: you bite soooo hard into everything with those sharp two bottom teeth. Youch!!!!'

- you've started to babble more. Even shout sometimes and it's hilarious. 

- we've noticed you bounce at your knees when music is on. First little dance moves. Love it. 

- papa thinks you also love Mickey Mouse clubhouse like your sister. You get excited when it comes on. 

- you're a lover of being outside. It just brings calm to your heart almost every time. 

- still an ok eater and ok sleeper. ;)

- rejecting your pacifier 

- social butterfly. So sweet to all. :)

- first trip to the play place at the mall. You played so well inside for your first time. Woo hoo. 5/3

- climbed all the way up the stairs all by yourself. Wow. You are not slowing down.

 Our sweet sweet baby boy, Malachi Reed~
Oh what a treasure you are, my love.
As this blog so easily exemplifies, life is busy, fun, crazy, exciting, on the go, full.... and so mommy doesn't get around to posting these precious things about you as quickly as she would like.
And as much as I wish I could be more on top of it, I know that reality is just different for me right now with you three wonderful littles.
  The beautiful thing about it is, that through it all, in having an older brother and sister- humility is being woven into your very being.
You are naturally learning to put others before yourself, to wait and know that your turn will surely come.
And I love it.  God is working and weaving your life together so perfectly in His hands.
We continue to pray that humility be at the very core of who you are.  That you delight in putting others before yourself, just as our Savior did.
And above all else, that you will find your true satisfaction, joy, and approval in Him.
Meanwhile, we hope that it is beyond clear to you that we are OVERJOYED and FILLED WITH DELIGHT that you are our little boy.
Each and every one of us could not imagine life without your precious never ending smile.
It's an honor to watch you grow and serve you sweet boy of mine.

~All Our Love~
Mama & Papa

. Best Buds .

Because life is just that much better when you have some one to laugh with, play with, who gets you, enjoys the things you do, and so much more.....

Thankful for Best Buds.

...:::* MALACHI REED: 4 MONTHS OLD *:::...

. December 6, 2015 .

Four whole months, complete.

 Memories & Milestones

MONTH 4 (November 6- December 6)

- so cute sticking out your tongue 

- grabbing at things more (little green ball or rings on swing)

- conversing back and forth with little voice. Cute. 

- 11/8 first time without mama and papa. Your first babysitters- uncle Kyle and aunt Katie (and uncle saif)

- 11/10 first giggle. After Levi said "mom he was trying to kiss you". Ahhhh love it. 

- 11/18 big time giggle box with Levi once again. 

- 11/17 rolled over first time (belly to back). And we all MISSED it. Papa just looked down and you were on your back. I think it was accidentally and that your heavy head may have helped make it happen while you were pushing up like you do so well. ;)

- you rock at belly time. So strong. 

- really enjoy your floor mat with hanging toys now. 

- pull the rings off that are hanging on your swing. 

- your brother and sister can't get enough of you sometimes. Especially when it comes to giving you kisses. :)

- Levi blames you for him getting sick "because he put his finger in your mouth"

-  first Thanksgiving !!!

Our Precious Son, Malachi Reed~

Goodness you are amazing to watch grow and develop.  Happiness exudes from your eyes and smile, its incredibly contagious.

And through your engaging smile and giggles we feel such deep love.

Levi is the best at drawing it out of you, and it's obvious how much you love him.  One of the greatest gifts we get to observe, is your love for your siblings and theirs for you.

We pray that throughout life, no matter what it brings, that you would never doubt how MUCH you are LOVED and adored.  

Not because of what you do or don't do... but simply because YOU ARE OURS!

May the love you learn and receive from us and from our Father leave you satisfied and not left wanting... may you feel fully accepted and approved and free to be YOU.

May you lead and walk a life of LOVE also. 

May His Holy Spirit enable you to do this well as you recall the depths of the Father's love for you in Christ.

~All Our Love~

Mama & Papa

. Sunglasses & Space Helmets .

  Yep, they just make life that much better

:)

...:::*MALACHI REED: 3 Months Old*:::...

.November 6, 2015.

Three whole months since our teeny little guy joined our family.

Gosh he's cute, fun, and adored by all of us!

Memories & Milestones

MONTH 3: (October 6- November 6)

- really engaging more with your eyes

- smiles are more intentional and interactive

- 10/16 first McDonald's balloon ;) #amillionmoretocome

- taking longer naps during the day. No set times yet but nice chunks of time

- filling out your 3 month clothes

- still adored by your big brother and sister

- sleeping most nights from 8:30/9:00- 5:00. Hooray!

- love your swing!

- first dance party with Levi and Riley Jo at home to "Bum Bum Bole". Cracked Levi up. 

- sleep every night on your belly and you love it. 

- so chill on car rides

- spending longer amounts of time awake yet content on your tummy or in your swing or look at someone while in their arms :)

- celebrated Levi's 5th birthday with him

- you smile so big and coo when we clap your hands or say "boom boom". Levi loves to do this with you. 

- papa's little helper watering the garden. 

- 10/18 first time "swimming" at the palace pool :)

- kicking your feet in your bouncer

- sqwirming around in your swing 

- stare at your toys hanging above your bouncer and swing

- wanting to go to bed regularly now around 8:00/8:30. Awesome!

- totally a finger sucker 

- Pushing yourself up off your chest with your hands during tummy time. Big boy!

- first family vacation :) the retreat. 

- cooing (especially with uncle saif)

- first Halloween ( popcorn costume)

Our Precious Son, Malachi Reed~

  As you grow in your strength, we pray that you would be quick to recognize that it all comes from the precious One who created you.

May you early in your life discover the beauty found in His Word that tells us "when we are weak, He is strong".

May you depend on Him each day of your life for your strength and so much more.

We love watching you grow and count it all joy to love on you, celebrate milestones with you, serve you, and care for you.

You are so incredibly precious to all of us.

~All Our Love~

Mama & Papa

...:::* Malachi Reed : 2 MONTHS OLD *:::...

. October 6, 2015 .

 Can you believe it's already been 2 months since this cutie entered our world?

Memories & Milestones

MONTH 2 

(September 7- October 6)

- such a sweet grip you have already

- slept 6 hours 9/13. Yay!!!

- slept 6 1/2 hours 9/20

- outgrowing NB sleepers :(

- getting long!

- first training trip with Mama and Papa

- hair coming back in

- 10/5 discovering your little voice

- smiles

- your attempt at giggling turned into hiccups... Just like Levi and Riley Jo 

- love the way you lock eyes with us now

- becoming more social, you get fussy sometimes if no one is talking to or looking at you

- eyelashes!!!

- growing so much

- Riley's response everytime you cry "needs Hims Grammy". 

- so chill (except when your belly is hurting ;))

well... sometimes we all have these kind of moments:

 

Rest assured- these two are always close by to save the day :)

Yes, this little stinker gave me the cutest picture

later that night with my phone rather than during our "photo shoot" with my nicer camera.

:)

Our precious son, Malachi~
What a joy we count it to have your bright eyes, handsome face, and cuddles in our lives.
We thank God for the gift your life is, and for each day of these last two months.  It's amazing to see the Lord teach us so much about Himself through you, already.
So as we've watched you learn to trust, depend on, cling to, rest in our embrace and tender care-
we pray that one day you would come to know that it has really been His tenderness that has been with you all the more.  And our heart's desire is that His tender care for you would allow you to easily surrender yourself to Him one day, to trust Him, to depend on Him, and in ALL things to cling to His loving hand and embrace.
We love you more than you could ever know.

~All Our Love~
Mama & Papa

*Malachi = Little Levi*

 What a sweet day of reminiscing when I put this outfit on our newest little boy....

This was what we brought Levi home from the hospital in when he was born:

And once again, I could stare at this precious little one all the day long.

SO IN LOVE!!!!