"The Spring Break Project" by Gregory Walkup

Every year, Greg does some type of project at our house. He's organized the garage, sodded the yard, etc. This year he had a vision for the backyard. He pimped our yard. I think it looks AWESOME. The pictures speak for themselves. So scroll down and enjoy...

Great job Gregory, I'm so proud of you!

6 months!

Feeding
Finn is still on a great schedule. We added a lunch meal this month. So he has bottles at 7:00, 11:30, 3:30, and 7:15. And solid foods at 9:00, 12:30, and 5:30. This month he added a few more foods: peas, green beans, carrots, butternut squash, apricots, and peaches. He's loved everything but the apricots.

Weight
He most recent weight was 17 pounds 2 oz. That was a week ago.

Sleep
My sleep machine boy is back! His naps and nighttime sleep is now consistent. He naps at 9:30 and 1:00 for around 1 1/2 hours. And he goes to bed at 7:30 and most mornings I wake him up at 7:00.

Wake Time
These days wake times are even more more fun! He has gone with me to the store sitting in the front of the cart like a big boy! He loves the stroller and going on long walks or runs. Still loves the exersaucer. He can sit up now and has starting moving on his playmat. I think crawling could happen any day now. My boy loves to laugh, play peek-a-boo, have tummy time, figure out whats going on, people watch, and play sitting up. His personality is really coming out these days. And I love him!

Clothes
Finn is fitting in the 3-6 month clothes now. Most all his 0-3 clothes are packed. He is a growing boy!

Fun fact
Finn will be meeting his great grandparents (Maw and Pawee) next weekend. I am so excited for this! They live in Destin, FL. So this will also be Finn's first road trip and beach visit! I will update with pictures later.

A few videos....

Hey everyone,
Just thought you'd like to see a few fun video of Finn. Enjoy!

This is Finn discovering how to have more fun. Such a boy! You'll have to excuse my crazy laughter :)


Finn drinking out of a sippy cup. Also, my voice is just coming back as I'm recovering from laryngitis.


I think this is the sweetest little voice i've ever heard.


I was out of town this past weekend and the thing I missed the most was waking Finn up. So Gregory made a video and sent it to me. It was so sweet. I love my hubby!

You know you're a mommy when...

• Sleeping late on a Saturday is 7:00am
• 9:30pm is considered staying up late
• You get excited when a nap is longer than 30 minutes so you can get more done around the house
• Laundry, need I say anymore
• You are glad to go to the grocery store because it's a chance to have some time of your own
• Every dinner made is from a 30 minute or less cookbook
• Smiles or laughter can completely melt your heart
• You get sad when you have to pack away baby clothes that don't fit anymore
• You are used to the sound of the sound machine and actually sleep better with it
• You now carry 5 bags and sometimes more on a daily basis
• Poop, spit up, pee somehow ends up on your clothes and hands. (The best is when you have dried spit up on your shoulder and don't even realize it til half way through your day.)
• You've learned to get ready in 10 minutes
• You can eat a meal in 5 minutes while also entertaining your baby
• You are the prime multitasker 
• You make all kinds of crazy faces or voices just to see that smile or hear that laugh
• And finally, I know I'm a mommy when I look in those sweet angel eyes and realize God has picked me be Finn's.

I'm sure you all have your list. I read an example of this in a book today and it made me want to write my own. Feel free to comment and share some of yours. Or even post on your blog. Either way, I hope you are cherishing the moments with your sweet angels. I know I am :)

Love-
RW

 

  

 

5 months!

Feeding

This month was a new adventure because I started exploring new food for my sweet baby boy. I m attempting to make his food. So far it's very easy and saving us LOTS of money. He is still getting formula at 7, 11, 3, and 7.  He gets a solid food meal at 9:00 and 5:30. He has tasted and loved everything so far. Finn has eaten sweet potatoes, avocado, pears, apples, rice cereal, and oatmeal. Next we will try peaches and plums. This has been so fun, I can't imagine how awesome it must be to taste something for the first time. Everything must be delicious and full of flavor!

Weight

At his last doctor's appointment he was 16 pounds and 2 oz. I think he's about 17 pounds now.

Sleep

This past month we de-swaddled so sleeping hasn't been that great. I also think we have started teething which makes it even more difficult. But Finn is learning to soothe himself so that's a good thing. He goes to bed at 7:30 and I do not get him out of the crib until 7:00 am. So he does whine it out a little around 4:30 every morning. Naps are another story-he hasn't been napping so well. Hopefully it will get better soon!

Wake Time

We have a very happy little boy. He loves to smile and laugh. He loves to be able to see everything that's going on. He still LOVES the exersaucer. He is trying to sit up so I think that will be in the next few weeks for sure. He also is starting to like tummy time more.

Clothes

Finn is starting to get into the 3-6 month clothes. I actually just started packing up his 0-3 month clothes. Made me really sad. He is growing so fast!

Fun fact

Today we had lunch with most of the ladies I went to Cambodia with 2 years ago. The fun thing is that we have all had babies now. We were pregnant together and our kids are weeks apart. When they get older I would love for all of us to go on a mission trip together. That would just be amazing. God is so good to bless us 4 with healthy babies! 3 boys and one sweet girl. Love to Angela/Joshua, Molly/Nate, and Julie/Lily!

From left to right:                                                         From left to right:
Me (Rachael W), Julie S, Angela C, Molly V           Nate V, Finn W, Joshua C, Lily S

A New Chapter...

Next week on Monday, I will begin a new chapter. It's all very exciting. No, I'm not pregnant again as many thought. That would be craziness! I'm loving it just being Finn and Savannah right now :) My big news is that I will be making a career change!

I have been with the IT Department at North Point for almost 3 years. I absolutely loved my job and my team. However, a few weeks ago I found out about an opportunity I just couldn't pass up. It was my dream job! So I started the interviewing process and was offered the job yesterday. It couldn't be a more perfect fit for me. So, I know you're asking...where are you going?!?!

I'm moving to the Resources department! I will be their Product Development Manager. Which basically means I am managing the process of all product that we sell in our web store and connection stores on all our campuses. It's like a project management role (which is one I have always wanted). I'm really excited about the challenge. I'm even more excited about joining this family called Resources!

Anyway, it's gonna be a big change for me. And I will always have a special place in my heart for IT. I will miss my team. I will miss what I did before for North Point.

But nonetheless on to a new chapter, let it begin!

Being a mom

I love what this cartoon represents. Being a mom has many challenges. And there are many times Finn has been crying and I have wanted had to cry as well. But being a mom is the greatest experience in my life thus far. It has made me have a whole new perspective on life, God, my husband, family, and friends.

I have felt closer to God. I have a new found respect for God and how he feels about me. Unconditional love means something completely different to me now. My relationship with my husband has changed for the better. Not that anything was wrong before, its just like we work together like a well oiled machine. Both with the same goal in mind for our child and looking out for each other. I already knew he was my best friend and soul's mate but it's like we have gone to a new level.

Anyway, it's funny I knew all of these things would happen (from reading books like Sacred Parenting) and now that they have I am overjoyed. I love my new chapter in life and I know it will just keep getting better everyday.

These men make my life complete when they smile at me. I love you Gregory and Finn!