Wellsday!

Wednesday and Thursdays are "Wellsday" with our families. My mom keeps Wells on Wednesday and Max's mom keeps him on Thursday. We all look forward to "Wellsday" as it is a relief for us to have our families keeping him and he really enjoys spending that time with them. We are so grateful to our supportive and wonderful families for stepping in and helping us in this time in our lives.

Below are some pics from "Wellsday"

Makin' Faces at Mama!

Every time I am with Wells he is making a new sound, noise or squeal. Most recently, he discovered his laugh - and it will make you laugh! Sunday we spend some time making faces at each other and laughing...

Big Boy Jodry at 4 months!

Time is flying by. It is hard to believe our little boy is already 4 months old. Below are some stats and highlights....

At 4 months of age Wells is...

- 15 pounds, 2.5 ounces (75th percentile) - he weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces at 2 months
- 25 inches long (50th percentile) - he was 21 inches long at 2 months

- Head is 44 cm (90th percentile) - his head was 40 cm at 2 months

- He is very close to rolling over

- He is wearing 6 - 9 month clothing

- He is eating about 8 ounces every 4 hours

- He is sleeping through the night

- He loves his play mat and his Johnny Jump-Up

- He still looks just like his daddy

- He is grabbing toys and shaking them

- He puts everything in his mouth - already!!!

- He loves to kick his arms and legs and squeal when we change his diaper

- He only cries if he is tired or hungry. Otherwise, he is a very happy baby.

- He loves riding around in the Baby Bjorn with me.

- He does not like to be cradled unless he is about to go to sleep.

- He is teething in a big way.

- He is beginning to recognize faces and smiles for those faces he knows.

- He is in a size 3 diaper.

- He loves to snuggle with us in the morning.

- He loves to sit in his bumbo chair and look in the mirror and make faces.

He continues to be such a joy. Often times I think that his sweet nature is too good to be true. More updates to come. Have a great week.

Wells' First Christmas!

Christmas 2010 was so memorable! Wells was the best Christmas present we could have asked for. He seemed to enjoy all of the festivities from decorating the house through Christmas day activities...

Wells "supervised" us as we put up the tree. We loved to put him by the tree so he could enjoy all the lights and decorations.
Supervising is exhausting!

We went to the country club with the Jodry's to meet Santa. Wells loves his Grandpa!

He was pretty excited about meeting the man in the big, red suit.

He was pretty laid back once he got on Santa's lap.

First visit with Santa!

On Christmas morning - and Santa came. He brought him a tent, a bumbo chair, several books and toys! Wells was a good boy!!!

And he LOVED it!

He especially loved his tent and his dinosaur!

He had a permanent grin on his face!

Max and I loved showing him the ropes and teaching him about Santa.

Our sweet little family!

Ava and Archer wanted to join in on the fun too!

I love this picture of Wells waving at us!

Wells sat at the Christmas table like a big boy!

Wells with his Dolly and Dutch!

Dolly trying out her new camera!

Wells loves his Dolly.

Some of the biggest blessings in my life.

Wells loved watching everyone open gifts.

At the end of the day, everyone agreed that Wells was the best Christmas present this year!

2010 was one of the best years of our lives. We so look forward to what the Lord has in store for our family in 2011.

Happy New Year!

Working so hard on crawling!

Buddy loves to try and push up and scoot. Won't be long and we will be crawling...

Wells' First Trip to Chicago!

We went to Chicago with Max's family for Thanksgiving this year. We always love going there, and so look forward to time with his family. We weren't sure how Wells would do with the cold, but he loved it.

This year, Max and I are most thankful for a precious, healthy baby! Our cups runneth over with joy and love for this new addition to our family.

Wells awoke early on Thanksgiving excited to fly out to Chicago!
When we got there, he got to snuggle with his Gramma and take naps with her!

Gramma thoroughly enjoying her time with Buddy!

Wells is fascinated with his Grandpa!

Before we would go outside, we would bundle Wells up in his bunting and all kinds of blankets. He slept most of the time when we were out in the elements.

Every year, we eat at Joe's Crabs. It is this wonderful seafood restaurant (not to be confused with Joe's Crab Shack). They have these fresh and incredible bloody marys.

Wells playing with us back at the hotel!

We always have a great time when we travel with our Gramma and Grandpa! Thank you for taking us and for a great Thanksgiving, Mom and Dad! We can't wait for our next adventure!