5 Months Old!

Reece is 5 months old now! She has really started to deveolop a personality this month. She laughs and talks(in her own way), and she loves to play! This month she has rolled over to her stomach, but she hasn't learned to roll back over yet. She also started eating rice and oatmeal this month. She wasn't a big fan at first, but now she loves it. We have moved on to a few veggies (she hates green beans) and will hopefully continue to expand her menu throughout the month.
This month Matt and I left Reece overnight for the first time to go to Las Vegas to see Garth Brooks. I was so nervous about leaving her, but it all worked out great. She stayed with two of the girls who watch her regularly and had a great time. Matt and I had a great time, but it was so wonderful to get home and see our baby Reece.

Everything must go in the mouth

Reece's first Valentine's Day gift from her Daddy

She literally fell asleep mid-jump

Reece really wants to feed herself

Going for a walk with Grammy

She loved swinging for her first time!

I have four girls who watch Reece on a regular basis and I absolutely love them all. Reece is always happy when I get home and I am so happy she gets to stay in her own home everyday. The girls play with her, read to her, and love her. They even send me text pictures frequently to keep me updated on her day. I couldn't go to work everyday without them.

Reece and Brenna. Brenna stayed with Reece while we were in Las Vegas.

Laura Knecht from Okarche

Tanner and Reece

Tanner and Reece taking a chubby cheeks picture

4 Months Old!

Reece is 4 months old now and I can't believe how much she has changed. I know I keep saying that, but it's true. She went to the doctor for her 4 month check-up and got an A+ from Dr. Webb. She weighs 15 lbs 8 oz. and is 25 1/2 inches long. She is in the 90th percentile for both. Everyday brings something new, a new sound, funny face, or movement. This is a really great age because she has really started to interact with us but she can't go anywhere, yet. She smiles, laughs and talks to herself all day. Reece has started grasping at her toys and really playing. She can almost sit up by herself and can almost roll-over. I bet she will be doing both by the end of the week. She continues to LOVE bath time and sleeps like a champ. Our new adventure is trying rice and oatmeal cereal and so far she isn't a fan. We'll keep trying!

Meeting Miss Toni

 UNC "OG"

This is her UNC outfit from her Aunt Alison and Uncle Matt

Speaking Reece

This is what we hear first thing in the morning and all day!

Happy New Year!

Reece wants to wish everyone a very Happy 2010!!

3 Months Old!

Wow, time really flies. We can't believe Reece is already 3 months old. She is changing so much everyday. I went back to work December 2, which has been a big adjustment for me (Reece seems just fine). We have 3 girls (that I love) who come into the house and watch her during the day. Reece also gets to spend quality time with both her Grandmas on Thursday and Friday, which I really appreciate. During this month, she has become more and more engaging. Reece has begun to smile back at you and laugh recently. A baby's laugh can make your day! She also has added lots of new noises to her repertoire. She sleeps like a champ now and that makes her parents VERY happy! Reece continues to be a bigger than average baby in height and weight, and has been very healthy. Matt and I can't wait to see what next month brings.

Merry Christmas

Our first Christmas with Reece was really wonderful. We had a white Christmas in Oklahoma this year, which hasn't happened in a long time. Reece had no idea what was going on, just that there was a lot of hustle and bustle and new people. She really loved looking at all the Christmas trees and lights.

All dressed up for her first Christmas concert

Reece had a personal visit from a special Santa this year. We will see how long it takes Reece to figure out who this special Santa is because I don't remember ever figuring it our. It was also the perfect opportunity to wear her Christmas PJ's that were given to her by her cousin Riley.

 

Playing on her new horse "Erin" that was given to her from Nana and Grampy

Hanging out with Aunt Paula and Grampy

Watching football with Uncle Mark

Christmas pic with Grammy and Papa

Meeting her other Colorado cousins, they were so sweet with her!

It was a very special Christmas and we can't wait to celebrate many more with our sweet little Reece!

 

Family Fun at Jordan's Graduation

Jordan graduated from OSU the fall, so of course we had to have a big party to celebrate. Reece was able to meet lots of new family members at the party and see some family we had missed and hadn't seen in a while(hint Tyler Horn). We were especially excited for her to meet Madeline, my youngest cousin. We are really trying to convince Madeline to follow in her brothers footsteps and come to OSU. I even know someone she could babysit :)! Matt, Reece and I will miss Jordan so much when he goes back to Colorado. He has been such a big part of our lives for the past five years, it's hard not to imagine him dropping by regularly. We will miss all of the dinners, cooking, and especially the laughs! He even had to give up his old room for Reece. I know we will stay very close, and Reece will always have fun (legal fun) with her cousin Jordan. Thanks for the great party Mike and Phoebe!

Reece and her cousin Madeline

Hanging out with Uncle John sporting her "I love my uncle" bib

The cousins

Our "foster" child