Jane-5 Months

Where does the time go? It seems like she was just born but today is Jane's 5 month birthday. She is absolutely adorable and we love having her in our family. She brings us so much joy. She really is a happy and fairly easy baby.

What's new about Jane:

• Swivels around on her stomach to get to toys
  
• Pulls on her musical hanging toys or reaches for other toys that are hanging above her
  
• Loves to suck on two (sometimes just one) of her fingers
  
• Drool, drool, and more drool
  
• Refuses to eat any baby cereal or baby food
  
• Continues to sleep from about 9:30pm-7am (love it)
  
• Most days won't take a long nap but rather a few short naps
  
• Recognizes familiar people—she really lights up when she sees Dawson, Brad or I
  
• Lots of giggling and baby babbling
  
• Attempts to hold her own bottle
  
• Loves to be in a sitting up position and seeing all that is going on
  
• Is ticklish
  
• Loves peek-a-boo
  
• Loves her swing and vibrating chair
  
• Loves to be rocked to sleep
  
• Loves to be outside, especially for walks
  
• She is still a momma's girl

Easter and Spring Break

On Easter I woke up fairly early with Jane and waited and waited for Dawson to wake up. Brad woke him up at 8:30--I don't ever remember having to be woken up for a holiday growing up. We were always up extra early and I'm sure that drove my parents crazy. He enjoyed going through his fun filled basket and helping Jane go through hers. She was fascinated with her basket and just stared at it and wouldn't look at me to get a picture. Dawson then had a small egg hunt with just himself--not as exciting as an egg hunt with his cousins but he had to spend the majority of the day with his dad so he didn't have time for an egg hunt with his cousins. After Dawson took off we headed over to Brad's sisters house for an amazing brunch and a good time visiting with family and friends. Jane LOVED all the attention and she was as cute as ever all dressed up.
The afternoon we got Dawson back and headed up to Sunriver, OR with Brad's parents. We were not sure if we would make it or not due to the snowy weather. We ended up sitting on I5 right outside of Dunsmiur for 2 hours. It was NO fun at all but Jane was able to get out of her carseat and stretch. The drive to Sunriver usually takes us about 4 1/2 hours--we made it in 8 hours. We were so exhausted and sore from sitting in the car and being on edge driving in the snow. It snowed lightly on and off up there which Dawson loved.
We had a great time in Oregon as usual. I love going to the outlet's to shop. I got a couple great deals on clothes for Jane and some shoes for me. Monday we spent mostly shopping around Bend. On Tuesday we made it a fun filled day for Dawson. We headed back into Bend and took him to a fun center. We went bowling (I scored a 145 which shocked me....maybe those bumpers helped a little the first couple throws.) For whatever reason everyone had bumpers--we couldn't figure out how to change it and it just made the game all that much more fun. After bowling we went to the attached arcade and Dawson played some games and scored tickets to cash in for little prizes. We then went on their bumper cars which was a lot of fun. I love watching Dawson laughing and having a great time. After playing around town we went back to the house we were renting and Dawson went for a walk in the snow with Brad's dad. Brad and Dawson went out and kicked the soccer ball around in the snow and had a snowball fight....Dawson likes throwing snow balls just not having them thrown back at him.
Jane had an okay vacation. She didn't sleep well (she's used to her nice cozy bed not a small travel bed.) So needless to say Brad and I didn't get much sleep. She loved hanging out with Brad's mom (and I enjoyed the break from having to hold her and entertain her all the time.) I am thankful we brought her play mat up because she does love playing with her toys on there.
Our vacation didn't last long enough as usual but we were so happy to get away for a few days. We are enjoying the last couple days of spring break hanging around the house. I can't wait for summer! It is so nice having Dawson and Brad around all day.