An interesting week!

Saturday - Jon and I had our first big date since Chance was born. The best part was that the fancy candlelit dinner was located in our very own dining room! We put Chance to bed, set the table with fine china and crystal, made dinner and then got dressed up! It was really fun to feel like we were on a real date and feel good knowing our son was safe and sound too! Big thanks to Chance for cooperating!
Sunday - I woke up with my whole body itching terribly!! I started to think maybe I was having a reaction to the salmon I'd eaten the night before. I got hives all over my body and my lips and mouth started to swell. To make a long story short I'm doing much better now and found out that it was likely triggered by hormones. I find it so fascinating how complex our bodies are!
Wednesday - Chance has a new cousin! Jon's sister, Jennifer, delivered a healthy baby girl on Aug 11 (her actual due date!) Welcome to the world Michaela Joy Smith!! Our hearts are overjoyed for the whole family! And what an honor that her name is after her uncle Jonathan Michael!
I couldn't sleep last night because I was busy thinking about when we welcomed our baby into the world! I thought about all the hours upon hours I've spent starring at our precious son as he sleeps, learns something new, or giggles! I feel so greatful and blessed that God has given us such a perfect and healthy little miracle! I can't stop rejoicing for this gift! I am not deserving of any of the bountiful blessings he has bestowed on us, but I am so very thankful! Our prayer is that the Lord will continue to protect Chance and help us raise our son to be the man God has created him to be!
But in the mean time he's only 5 months old and we are loving every minute with him! I look forward to seeing his smiling face every morning-- even if he decides he needs to be awake at 5am! There is nothing more I'd rather do!!


Chance wanted to check the web to see what was going on in the news too!

BIG changes!

Chance has started to sit up! He's still beginning so we're using some extra padding around him if he tumbles (ie the boppy pillow.) He is loving this new found ability! He is even playing with some of his toys while he sits up...such a big boy!




When we were last at the Pediatrician we talked about introducing Chance to some rice cereal. Since Chance always watches us eat with such delight I thought he would be excited to try this out! He gobbled up every last bite! I've heard that the first time often most of the food ends up on baby instead of in baby's mouth...but Chance hardly made a mess at all! What a good boy!!



Chance is making all kinds of new and interesting sounds; he especially LOVES to squeal! He's experimenting with those vocal cords for sure! Before Chance had a full belly Daddy was having some play time and we were all enjoying these wonderful sounds! Daddy is Chance's big play partner and is always trying new things to get those fantastic laughs! True entertainment!