4 months old!!!

So this picture is actually when he was 3 months old, but I forgot to put it up and I still need to take a picture of him at 4 months. I have had so much fun with this little boy! While I'm sad to be away from him during the day, I LOVE coming home to him! I feel very lucky that Adam can be with him 3 days a week and that we have a great day care and wonderful people to help out when he can't. :) During his 3rd month he finally started to laugh and became so alert! He loves to read and..... eat his books. His smile melts my heart and he is the absolute cutest boy ever! He's so good at grabbing things with his hands and I can't wait until he can put his binky back in all by himself...:)

Fourth of July and More

We celebrated the 4th of July up in Evanston and Steven slept through all of the fireworks! Maybe he'll be more interested in them next year. :) He loved getting to hang out with his cousin Duncan though. They would jabber at each morning and take turns napping. I can't believe that summer is almost over but I'm enjoying each day I have to spend with Steven!
Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure as usual!

Having fun with Grandma Fieber!


So Sleepy....


So cute!


Celebrating the 4th of July in Evanston


Hanging out before bed time


The magic touch on Grandma's Porch


First 4th of July Evanston style!

Guess who's.....

already 2 months old!!!!


Current Stats:
Height: 24 1/2 in (91 %)
Weight: 14 lbs 2 oz (94 %) He's gained 5 lbs so far.

He has changed so much in the last month and we've thoroughly enjoyed being able to watch him grow! He babbles all of the time still and loves to read a book and have a song sung to him before he goes to bed! He's gotten too tall for his 0-3 month pajamas so we've graduated to 3-6 month:) Hopefully they will last longer. He is starting to recognize people and give them smiles when he sees them! We have a book that I made with pictures of family and he loves to coo and talk to the pictures! He is starting to sleep 7-8 hours at night and I love it! He prefers sitting up to laying down and loves being able to look around more! We blessed him on the 12th and were so thankful for the family and friends who were able to make it. I'm so excited to see who Steven will become as he gets older and realize that it will come a lot quicker than I'm ready for. We love him more and more and are grateful for the wonderful change he has brought into our lives.


Steven's Blessing Day



Talking to the animals in the swing


First Fishing Trip


Gotta start em' young! I have a feeling that there will be many, many more of these:).

Krispy Kreme Saturday


My Grandma and Grandpa Tate buy Krispy Kreme donuts and chocolate milk every summer for the grandkids and great grandkids. We head over to Scera Park on a Saturday morning and get to where the hats and enjoy some yummy breakfast food! Although Steven didn't get to eat one, Aunt Brooke snuck some frosting into his mouth and he REALLY liked it:).

Firsts--

Today was Adam's first Father's Day as a father. I have felt so lucky to watch him evolve as a "dad" to Steven and it warms my heart to see the two of them together! He has shown me a whole new side since the wee babe came into our lives and I have grown to appreciate and depend on him more than I ever have before! I'm grateful to have a worthy priesthood holder that can teach our children how to lead a good life, live the gospel and love those around them! Adam loves Steven so much already and I know that he would do anything for him.
Thanks babe for starting this incredible journey of parenthood with me and for supporting me and Steven as we all learn from each other!

Love always,
Jamie

My Papasito

4 Generations of Goodness

Seeing as it is Father's Day, I wanted to say a little something about my Dad.
He has been one of my best friends and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have that with him! He loves his grandchildren and they love him back even more! He laughs at my jokes even when they are super corny and he keeps my perspective grounded when I get into my stubborn strides. He is genuinely concerned with my well being and does his best to keep tabs on how things are going. He loved my mother unconditionally and served her selflessly- I can never thank him enough for the example that he set for me. He is a worthy priesthood holder and has an incredible testimony! I would be such a different person without him as my dad and I know that Heavenly Father sent me to be his daughter for many specific and eternally significant reasons. I love you papasito y espero que lo sepas!

10 years

Friday, June 17th, marked 10 years ago that my little sister Briana passed away unexpectedly. I still can't believe it. She was such a HUGE part of our lives and when she was gone, everything changed. She brought such an abundance of the Spirit into our lives and we never knew how good we had it until she was gone.
Briana, I miss you like crazy! My heart aches every time I see people with mental handicaps but I also get some warm fuzzies as I remember you :). Parker kept asking us to tell him stories about you this past Saturday and it was so much fun to see his excitement as he kept asking for more and more! I can't wait until Steven is old enough to understand where you are and how much you affected my life! Give mom a hug for me and keep making Steven laugh!

Love always, Jamie D.

For your viewing pleasure...

Here is the link to some of the family/2 month pictures we had taken today! Fotofly is amazing and gives you a ridiculously good deal on great photography! Check out their website here (Fotofly) and then log on with this password to see the photos! Password: 20115685Fieber

Here is a little taste of what you are in for!