1st taste of rice cereal

Reece had his first taste of rice cereal a couple weeks ago. I don't think he quite knew what we were up to. He is getting better at it, and we've moved on to oatmeal and trying twice a day. Just a few more weeks, and we'll be starting solids. I hope to make most of Reece's baby food so that should be interesting. Enjoy the video and a few snapshots of the big milestone!

4 months...just a little late!!

Reece is getting so big, growing too fast, but I guess that's how things go. His stats from his Dr's appointment were 14lbs 2oz (36%), 25in long (55%), and 16.5in (44%) OFC. Look's like we may not have a shrimp on our hands after all. He is becoming very active, loves playing with his hands and putting them in his mouth, working on finding his thumb, going between 8-9 hours between feedings at night, and loves smiling for anyone who will talk to him. Enjoy the new pictures!

I was being a little fussy one night so dad thought he would try the sink.

Apparently, it was comfortable because I was quiet for a few minutes.



Dad loves to let me taste things I shouldn't!

On this night it was some purple candy.



Sitting in my bumbo playing with one of my new toys from Christmas!

In my hat for 4 months


Sitting with all my favorite toys!!

Trisha & Nick's Wedding

Reece got to attend his first wedding in January. My good friend Trisha got married (finally!, her words, not mine). He did great with his first church experience, enjoyed all the attention from Gma and Gpa Krodel, but wasn't too sure about the loud music. He also had his first night away from mommy & daddy. He of course did great, but mommy wished she had taken advantage of the opportunity for extra sleep. Congratulations Trisha & Nick! We had a great time, and the bride was gorgeous!!

Enjoying the view from Gpa Krodel's arms



Family portrait

The college crew (GoUE!)

The two princesses!

Catching Up... Christmas

As usual Christmas was a busy time around the Kluemper household. We traveled the state to see all of our family. Reece had a great first Christmas! He really could have cared less about the gifts that were opened for him, but mommy and daddy appreciated them, and he loved all the extra attention he was getting.

Meeting Santa for the first time!

Hanging out at Gma & Gpa Kluemper's

(the weekend before Christmas)

All of our gifts, plus my new bouncy seat Gma borrowed for me

Showing off one of my gifts from E. Chicago (Christmas Eve)

My first presents from Santa (Christmas morning)

Looking at one of my gifts at Gma & Gpa Krodel's

See how excited I was to be opening gifts!

3 month pictures/Christmas card shoot

So I debated about whether to get Reece's 3 month pictures done professionally... We have a really nice Canon camera, and I just didn't think our schedule was conducive. I think I got some pretty good shots!

The WINNER!!

I love my hands!

(no worries the garland is not actuallyin his mouth)

Not sure what mom is up to!

Hence, the crazy eyes and stiff body.

2nd runner-up

Holding onto a stocking

3 Months!!

So apparently my return to work has greatly affected my ability to keep the blog up-to-date. I'd like to promise I'll be better, but I don't believe in making promises I can't keep.

Reece is 3 months, growing like a weed. My unofficial measurements are around 12lbs and 22.5in long. We don't go back to the pediatrician until 4 months so you'll have to wait until then for "official" measurements. He is a very smiley and happy baby, only fusses when hungry or tired. He is becoming more vocal and recently found his hands. They are constantly in his mouth, and mommy is beginning to think that he is going to be a thumb sucker soon. He also is settling into a routine. He eats 6 times a day and is only waking up once at night (6-8 hour stretch after his bedtime feeding). Hope you enjoy the new pictures!

A few pictures to enjoy!

Sleeping with my hands in the pockets

So sweet asleep in my carseat

Sitting tall in one of my new outfits