Happiest Half Birthday to Our Tuffy Elijah!

Happy!

I am 6 months old!

We cannot believe that Elijah is already 6 months old! He got more shots and handled them like a champ. He now weighs 14lbs 2oz (3%). He is 23 1/4 in. (13%). Elijah is growing well from where he started. His growing curve is going up even though he is really small compared to others his age. Our Pediatrician is not concerned at all.

Elijah had his first cold this month. He had a really hard time breastfeeding because he could not breath out of his nose. He likes easting out of the bottle now and we are giving him milk that has been pumped more often than the breast.

He also went to the zoo for the first time. He had a hard time seeing any of the animals because he was stuck in the stroller the whole time. He did loved being outside although his little eyes are so sensitive to the bright sun.

He is such a sweet and content baby. Elijah has such a way for bringing peace to such chaotic situations. When things are going crazy and everyone is melting down, he remains clam and peaceful. He is definitely the calm in our storm. We love it when he looks into our eyes. It's like he's looking into our soul. We know God has many great things in store for Elijah! 

These past 6 months have just flown by. We are looking forward to seeing him grow and interact with his siblings more. His first Easter, camping trips, first steps, first trip to Cali., first "real" word, and so much more.

Thank you God for this precious gift of our second son!!

Love this expression!!

Elijah is 5 months

Elijah is now eating lots of solid foods. He loves sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash. He is not so big on peas. He is still working on rolling from his back to his tummy. He gets more than half way and than rolls back onto his back. Still working on sitting up. He stands and can support his weight. He laughs and laughs at the silly things his brother and sister do. He has built in entertainment. It is cute to see all the siblings interacting with each other.

























 Elijah loves to talk and I love to listen to him. I wish I understood his little baby language. I cannot wait to hear him saying "mama" and "dada" with meaning.

JP wanting to get on the action: 

Day at the Zoo!!

 I took all three kids to the zoo! I met some girlfriends of mine from our church there. We had a great time. I know that the kids loved it. I cannot wait to go back. It was a lot of work but also a lot of fun!!!

Elijah was not happy!

  

(L-R) Atlee, JP, and Jameson

This is the kids table

Rachel had fun eating her yogurt!

JP giving Jameson a hug

Holding hands (JP, Jameson, Atlee)

Too cute!

Rachel and Elijah are too tired

Rachel is 1 and a 1/2!

Rachel is already a year and a half! Where does the time go? We feel so blessed to have are little princess Keiki! She is talking in sentences now. She loves to be outside. She climbs the ladder and goes down the slide all by herself. She loves to be in the swing. She loves being girly and playing with her purse, wallet, mirror, comb, dress up outfits, and tea set. But she also loves playing with cars, and trains too. She loves the movie cars and can name a lot of the characters. She loves Thomas and Percy the tank engines.She loves getting her hair done but often pulls her hair accessories out. Her hair is long enough for pigtails now!!! 

 

She loves dancing and has started singing. She loves to sing "Jesus loves me". She loves playing with her brother.

Love that their holding hands!

Rock wall climbing all by herself!

She can climb the rock wall all by herself. She is adventurous but also cautious at the same time. She is more girly and does wear her emotions on her sleeve. She really wants to please but cannot help herself when it comes to trash, toilet paper, and our DVD's.

She is always happy and laughing. She is such a joy to have and we thank God for our Keiki girl!

Yay, I did it!!!

Elijah's 4 Months Old

Elijah is doing well. We took him to his Pediatrician for his 4 month check up. He is growing and changing all the time. He now weighs 12lbs 12oz. He is still on the small end for babies born at the same time, but he's growing well for being born so early.

Elijah is so alert and aware of his surroundings. He loves watching his brother and sister play. He is working on rolling over from his back to his tummy. He does not like "tummy time" and rolls over from his tummy to his back right away when put on his tummy. He loves to grasp his toys and play with them. He also enjoys playing in the jumper. He can barley touch to floor with his feet. It is so cute to see. He is trying to sit up doing the tripod position. Elijah is now eating rice cereal. The first time he ate it he spit more out than he actually ate, but he will get the hang of eating solid foods real soon.

We are so happy that Elijah is in our lives. I know god placed him here in our family for a reason and I'm sure glad He did.

Elijah (Tuffy) is 3 Months

Elijah is three months old today! Elijah still amazes us with how far he has come since being born so early. According to his Pediatrician Elijah is one month advanced in development. We feel so blessed that he is growing and developing so well. He truly lives up to his nick name Tuffy.

New things that he is doing and working on this past month include laughing, trying to sit up, standing up while holding onto our hands, grabbing at things and playing with them, and interacting with brother and sister.

Life with three sure can be crazy, like trying to get out of the house by myself. But I would not change it for the world! Being a mom is the best thing in the world and the fact that I get to stay home and be with them all day is the most precious gift Paul can give to me and our kids. I have my moments as I am sure any "normal" mom does, but I try and remember just how blessed we are to have three healthy children.

2010 Family Portirat!

Portraits taken by Kyer Castlewood Portrait Arts!