6 inches

I got 6 inches cut off on Saturday and it's such a big change!
I don't think I've had my hair this short since I was in elementary school!

To tell you the truth I was growing rather tired of having long hair and having to put so much time in blow-drying, brushing and straitening it. Don't get me wrong I love the way long hair looks but I needed a change. I really don't know what I can do with hair this short other than the style in the pictures but I'll learn!

the splash zone

So we recently got little Char a new big boy bathtub and the way he bathes has changed dramatically!!! Be willing to get soaked because this little boy loves to kick his legs and splash the water until his hearts content! The first time we tried out the new tub he discovered if he kicked his legs really fast that about half the water would get on mom and even more on the mirror and counter! With summer around the corner I can't wait to introduce him to swimming and kicking his legs in a pool!

starting solids

here's little Char taking his first bite, slurp was more like it!

It was a success! I was getting worried that he would completely refuse but after the first bite he wanted more! He was making his mom and dad laugh as he slurped the rice cereal like he was drinking out of a straw! So cute! I was telling my husband how it feels like time has flown by with this little one I mean he's eating solids now! how crazy!

Charlie's big boy chair

Baby Char loves his new highchair!

he's such a big boy now

Since Charlie will start solids pretty soon I have been on the hunt for a great highchair. I wanted something sturdy, durable and one that would match my families 'classic' style.
I decided to try out craigslist and KSL classifieds before
resorting to spending more money at a store.
Boy am I glad I did because we got a GREAT deal on this highchair... only $40!!
It's in perfect condition and the exact look I was going for, can't beat that!

5 months

Charlie went to his first concert at Velour to watch Aunt Katie and her band perform!
Also went to the theater for the first time to see The Princess and the Frog!

and loves playing with Azzie!

This last month has been so much fun!

some things to remember:
weighs 15 lbs.
loves to suck fingers and toes
recognizes his name
loves the bumbo
loves taking baths
loves brushing his teeth(gums really)
likes to read books and watch baby Einstein
play with cousin Azzie!
watch his mom get ready in the morning
playing in his crib with toys
playing with Daddy
reaches for our food when eating at the table
has bowel movements very regularly!!! haha
is content in bouncy chair when mom cooks or cleans dishes
and takes 3 naps a day!!

things to look forward to: eating solids next month, sitting up, doing baby signs!

budgeting

So this months visiting teaching message shed light on budgeting and it really hit me. One of the ways to budget was to cook meals. Well, I always cook the meals in our household but I never realize how much money goes into each meal. So this week I made it a special priority to clip coupons and get great deals at the store for the meals this week. I also thought I should look through this book my mom gave me shortly after getting married called Budget Suppers.

three cheese jumbo shells

green beans & bacon

banana choc. chip bread for dessert!

It was such a great meal and had enough for leftovers for the next day's lunch!

smile

I had the most wonderful morning the other day!
I never want to forget the feeling I experienced.
I was happy, insanely happy and couldn't stop smiling.
I was nursing my little one when he paused and looked up to smile at me. I melted inside.
Baby Charlie has done this many times but this time was different for some reason.
I love him and I love that we can share these little moments together.

baby char's blessing

four generation picture

Charles Sr. Charles Jr. Charles III

the boys playing a tournament

Georgia boys

saying goodbye to Grandpa Baggett

Such a wonderful day!
My husband Charlie gave a beautiful blessing to our son and also had the privilege to give a talk just minutes later! Yeah, double duty! Anyways, we all headed over to Leanna & Ernesto's place to have a luncheon made by my momma... amazing! We took lots of pictures, ate yummy food, played games and took much needed Sunday naps! What a great day to remember and a big thanks to our families that made it out to Utah!

four

here's the little one at his 4 month check-up

he currently weighs 13 lbs. 7 oz. (22 percentile)
25 inches long (56 percentile)
head circumference 76 percentile
He is strong, healthy and really the best baby!

bedtime

here's the little one getting ready for bed