5 Months Old!

Allison is 5 months old! It's hard to believe how quickly she's growing and it seems that she will not be a baby much longer sometimes. All her teachers tell us how smiley and happy she is. She's doing great eating solid foods. In fact, we started sweet potatoes this weekend and she loves them. We'll keep adding new foods for her to try once a week or so. We're also making her baby food instead of buying canned just like we did with Abby.We're hoping that it will help avoid the yucky skin reactions Abby had. Allison is nearly over the nasty cold she had last week, but she's still not back to sleeping through the night. She's getting up once a night because her nose gets stuffy. Once we rock her for a couple minutes to clear her sinuses she goes right back to sleep.

Much Love,

Moises & Jennifer

Allison the Model

 This weekend we dressed Allison in one of the dresses Abigail wore as a baby so we could 'recreate' pictures. The similarities between the girls is astounding and sometimes its hard to tell who is who!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Leadership Fort Smith

Moises was inducted into the 2016 class of Leadership Fort Smith last night. He was selected as part of a group of 25 people who were chosen based on leadership ability, experience and commitment to the community. To be considered for the program you must receive two nominations from leaders in the community, complete an application process and obtain letters of recommendation from business and personal associates. The candidates are then selected from a wider group and narrowed down to 25 participants. The program lasts 10 months and focuses on studying the strengths, challenges, needs and overall community issues that face this region. The program has been in place for nearly 30 years and is sponsored by the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce.  Jennifer and the girls are so proud of Daddy! 

Lake House Visit

This weekend we headed to the lake house with the girls. Cousins Reece and Avery also made the trip, so Abby was ecstatic when we got there! The older kids played a lot upstairs. They're finally at the age that unsupervised play is an option! Allison was feeling a little sick, so she spent most of the time in mommy's arms trying to recover. As usual, the kids had a great time and when we come back to the lake house the next time there will be a boat!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Sally Kate's Birthday

 This weekend Abigail stayed the weekend at Sally Kate's house to celebrate SK's birthday. As usual, the girls had a great time and SK's big sister, Caroline, spent time fixing the girls' hair and even let them sleep in her room. She's a great big sister. Abby had a great time, but when she got home she said she was glad to be home with her "people".

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

Eat Time!

Today Allison had her first taste of rice cereal. She wasn't too fond of the unfamiliar texture at first, but soon she got the hang of it.  She was mostly interested in the brightly colored bowl that the was holding the rice cereal. Overall she ate really well and even wanted a little more!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer

4 Month Checkup

Today we took Allison in for her 4 month check up. The doctor is pleased with her development and even gave the green light for Allie to start eating solid foods. She also had her 4 month shots, which made her really sleepy for the evening. Other than the shots it was a great doctor visit. Allison is weighing in at 16 lb 1 oz and is 26.25", which is the 80th and 97th percentiles. Looks like she growing and growing!

Much Love,
Moises & Jennifer