Lexi Anne: 5 Months

July 16,2017

(Happy girl)

I can't believe another month has come and gone for you, Lexi you are such a joy to watch as you are learning and growing. We have had a busy month which is normal for the summer. We got to celebrate your first Fourth of July this month, although you didn't do much celebrating just sleeping. :) We also had a little Almond Family reunion with Dad's family right before the actual fourth. We spent the weekend before July 4th with Dad's family, we stayed in Utah at Uncle Matt and Aunt Hillary's house. The older cousins went to see a movie with the grown ups while you napped then we met up that afternoon and did lunch and a slip n'slide, unfortunately you were too tired to participate. Such is the life of a baby. :) Next summer though you will be all about the fun with the cousins. 

That Sunday we went to my mom and dad's and had dinner with my family and then played a few games and celebrated Aunt Carla's birthday. It was so fun to see her and her parents again, they are really nice! Dad had to work the Monday before the Holiday so you and I stayed with Grandma and Grandpa until Tuesday then we met up with Dad's parents and went to Pocatello with them. This year the fourth of July is even more fun for us, last year we found out we were pregnant and this year we got to share it with you! Every Fourth of July your dad's family does a big BBQ at his Uncle Dan's so we were very excited to go again this year. Sadly you weren't in the best mood, we think you were starting to either get sick or maybe teething so we ended up going home before the fireworks. Your dad was worried you wouldn't sleep but you were a trooper and the fireworks didn't bother you at all.

(Happy 4th of July)

We also got a visit from Grandpa and Grandma Pope this month because my cousin got married in Idaho Falls. Uncle Brady came with them and we got to ride together to support my Aunt Karen's son Matt. It was so fun to see some of my cousin's that I haven't seen in a long time, your dad had to work so you were my lucky wedding date. Aunt Karen also got to meet you for the first time and just loved you! You really got a lot of attention that night, hopefully the bride and groom didn't mind too much. :)

(My cute wedding date)

Well we didn't have a Dr. appointment scheduled this month but we did take you in because we thought you had gotten sick so we found that you weigh 13 lbs. 6 oz. and you are doing great! You still wear size 3-6 month clothing and you are also still wearing size 2 diapers. This month you have really found your laugh, your dad and I love finding new ways to get you to giggle. We finally caught you on camera too so we will have that memory forever! You are loving your rice cereal and baby fruit at night we have also started to give you a little in the morning since you seem so hungry and sad when you dad and I eat. Your naps have started to get a little longer which I am grateful for, it helps me to be able to get more done during the day now. Your first nap is anywhere from 1-2 hours and the next two are closer to the hour mark.  We sure love you little lady and are so lucky you are a part of our little family.