Ian is four months!

Saturday, Ian turned four months old. Friday, at his four month check-up, he weighed in at 15 lb. 4 oz. (50%), head size was 17 in. (75%), and length was 25 in. (50%). It seems he's like his father after all, he has a big head.

He no longer likes the pacifier (or the bottle), he chooses to pacify himself instead. In fact, besides the pacifier, he'll put almost anything in his mouth. He coos and smiles a lot now. He babbles, drools, and makes a unique squealing sound that is so adorable. He enjoys standing and time on his play mat. He bats at objects and holds tightly to items (and people). He has steady head control and can now focus on people. Most of all, his is a blessed child of God and we are blessed to have him. We love you Ian!

Sunday, Ian was all smiles. If only he was always like this.

Sunday evening we gave Ian rice cereal for the first time. He took really well to it.

Happy birthday Grandpa Leighty!

We celebrated Grandpa Leighty's birthday today (Matthew's dad). He seems so young many people would be surprised that he's a grandpa.

Grandpa and Ian spent quality time together. Here Ian tells Grandpa happy birthday and that he loves him and that he hopes he gets him lots of fun toys for HIS birthday in February.

Aunt Nancy hung out with Ian for a while. Don't worry Ian, your dad felt the same way about his big sister when he was little.

House Update

With every passing day, the house gets closer to being completed, and eager anticipation builds up inside us. This week they worked on putting in the doors and the trim. They'll continue with this and paint next week.

Ian at the lake

Around Fort Wayne it's not uncommon for a person to say, "We're going up to the lake." They never say which one, there are a lot in northern Indiana, and you never really ask. That's the way it is.

Kelli's family has had a cottage they have enjoyed many summers at. They don't make it up there as much as they used to. But it's always nice to spend time there and reflect back when she and her siblings were little and raced around the lake going tubing or hanging out with cousins. So this past week Ian got his first experience at the lake and new memories for another generation.

Heidi from Arkansas

Kelli's best friend from college, Heidi, visited Wednesday to Sunday. What a blast! She is so much fun. We always look forward to her visits (especially her witty math jokes). Highlights of her time here included strawberry picking and making home made jam, watching movies, shopping, and going to Clear Lake.

This was Heidi's first opportunity to see Ian. She enjoyed holding him and going on walks. Changing his diapers, not so much, but maybe next time.

Sunday, friends from college who live near Chicago visited. It's a crazy time when they get together.

House Update

The house continues to progress. Since our last update we have seen the sidewalk and driveway installed, so we can get to the door with less mud on our shoes. The dry wall has also been put up, so now the rooms feel smaller. Needless to say, we are pleased. It sounds like the house will be completed mid to late July. If anyone is interested in making their way here to help us move, we'll keep you posted on the exact date.

Happy First Father's Day!

It was an exciting weekend as we celebrated Matthew's first Father's Day with Ian. We went out to eat with Matthew's family and topped off the day with Kelli's family and ice cream cake from Dairy Queen.



Sunday evening brought a neat highlight. Following the rain we enjoyed seeing a full rainbow. Matthew began venturing out to find the treasure. Fortunatly, Kelli caught him and reminded him of the true meaning of the rainbow (see Genesis 9:13).

Family Get-Together

It was a family weekend as many of the out-of-towners were in Fort Wayne to celebrate a wedding for Kelli's cousin. Friday many gathered at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo to take in the sights. Kelli captured this picture of a peacock with it's full train.

Saturday everyone was dressed up and smiling for the camera. What a beautiful wedding and a nice time with family.