Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Lynch's!

6 Month Old Maddox

Maddox turned 6 months old this month. This was the perfect age to do a photoshoot because he is full of personality!! Our friend Cami did just such a great job capturing his many expressions.

I DON'T WANT TO TAKE ANY MORE PICTURES!

We wanted to snap some family shots as well. It is so fun being a family of 3. We are having the time of our lives!

 

Six Months Old

Weight: 

15lbs 10oz 

25th percentile

Height: 

27" 

75th percentile

Head Size: 

42.1cm

25th percentile

LOVES
You have discovered your tongue! I thought it might be broken for a few days, it was constantly out! It sure makes for cute smiles.

You've really been working on your abs, you can now go from laying on your back to sitting up. So strong!

We were in a public restroom and there was a little baby just crying and crying and you got this sad look on your face and began to cry as well. You're so empathetic!

Your smiles are now shared with everyone even strangers.

The bouncer has become one of your favorite activities. You're in there bouncing for like an hour a day!

You started to eat cereal! You eat it like a champ, messy but you love it. 

Along with your tongue you've discovered your toes make pretty good chew toys.

During one of your cereal feedings you took a bite and then sneezed it all over Dad's face. Hilarious!!

HATES
You were enjoying some time in the Bumbo and dropped your toy so you were leaning so hard to get it and out you went. My super-mom reflexes caught you before you hit the floor, good thing I was RIGHT there.

Speaking of falling, we had a bed episode. I wasn't aware you could roll over, and over, and over and over. 5 times landing you in my arms mid-air. Another super-mom experience. We now spend a lot of time on the floor instead of elevated surfaces :)

Happy 1/2 Birthday little boy. You are the light of our lives!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We have gotten a good head start on our Christmas activities list this year! 

As always, the Festival of Trees doesn't disappoint. The boy was in awe and we enjoyed the variety and beauty!

These are a few of my favs. 

1-Can't go wrong with a Barbie tree! 2-Loved the ski star 3-Barbie! 4-Girl Scout Cookie tree, I wish their cookies really came this size! 5-I heart NY :)

 We ventured to the Gateway to see the newly light tree and attempt to make a dent in our Christmas shopping.

 I thought FOR SURE my bubbly, friendly baby wouldn't have the typical response to Santa...I was wrong. Mom leaving him in the hands of a large hairy man brought forth the tears!

PS the free photos with Santa at RC Willey are worth what you pay :( Wish I would have captured my own.

We gathered with the whole Lynch crew and enjoyed a meal and stroll through the lights at Temple Square. I think they've upgraded their lights to LED this year because they are VIBRANT! Beautiful as always.

We are having fun getting in the Christmas spirit! 

What are your must-do's during the Christmas season?

Proud Wife

We went on our first date CHILDLESS. While Grandma and Grandpa watched Maddox (this included a feeding!) The sweet boy doesn't get the whole bottle thing and the cup idea isn't ideal for a whole feeding. Anyway we practiced all week and when it came time, he did it! Maddox took the bottle and let Tyler and I enjoy a wonderful night out.

After another successful year with Pinnacle Security, we got our celebration on. The weekend was filled with races, flag football games, meetings, and a party. We all came together to end the weekend at The Capitol Theater for their annual awards ceremony. 

  Tyler's office was awarded Office of the Year. They sold the most accounts in the company this year. Woo Woo

 It is always fun to look back on the year and to see Tyler get recognized for his hard work.

I was a very proud wife

Home Sweet New York

Oh New York. I've determined that there is just no way to describe how this city makes me feel. This is my happy place. 

Tyler had the opportunity to go to NY for work so of course Maddox and I insisted we tag along. I was so excited to show M the city!

We spent an afternoon in Central Park with our friends. Little missy loved taking care of Maddox and he LOVED her! 

 While out and about we spotted Regis and Kelly filming a TD commercial. You know me and celebs :)

 Another afternoon was spent with my good friend Morgan in SoHo. Maddox wasn't very happy at first (you try breastfeeding in a park. In loud NYC. In 45* weather. ugh) but quickly warmed up and loved on her. It was so fun seeing her. She's the bomb and I miss her!

I dragged her to Rice to Riches with me, how did I never make it when we were there the last 3 years??

 I love this shot she caught of us waiting for the train.

 Ok so then the real epic moment of the trip was the hour we spent at my favorite place (debate-ably in the whole world) Maddox fell asleep on my chest and we sat on the bench overlooking the city just taking it all in. It was heaven to me. (Could have been better only had it been 20* warmer and Ty had been there) I love our old hood

 The next day we spent visiting with my loved ones and strolling through art at the MET with Darrin. He wanted to be the first to introduce Maddox to art history. Little M jabbered the whole time we were there, he was quite intrigued I suppose.

 Look how happy he got when we go to the breastfeeding piece! haha

After working 70 hours in 5 days, Tyler was able to join us for dinner. All that he enjoyed of the city was this walk through Times Square to the restaurant. Poor guy. We missed him tons and wished he could have played with us but Maddox and I LOVED our trip!!

Five Months Old

LOVES

No matter what you're doing, if you see us brushing our teeth you drop everything and stare.

It must be true love because you love my singing. It calms and soothes you and that makes me feel good. 

You refuse the bottle. You just play with it and make a mess but no eating. You always grab for our glasses so we gave it a try...you can drink breast-milk from a cup. Whaat?

We love when we go into your room in the morning to check on you and find you happy and playing with your bedding. When were you going to let us know you were awake?! 

Now that we're finally in one place, you sleep in your crib (gone are the pack n' play days!) and oh how you love it. You sleep so much better!! 

We get the best giggles when Dad tickles your knees

When you are using your outside voice and I change to a whisper, you totally whisper back. It's the cutest!

Your first NYC experience!! You rocked it. We conquered that city together! It wasn't the most convenient place for breastfeeding but you were such a trooper. The New Yorkers loved you!

HATES

You got your first goose egg. Spinning round and round in your bouncy chair you bumped into the door frame. :( It looked worse than you seemed to feel it.

Dad and I spent a lovely night at the temple only to come back finding you had cried for Grandma the ENTIRE time! Not sure what that was about, did we forget to tell you we'd be back??

Oh spit up. Month 4 was the month of some major spit up. Rumor has it that is supposed to be the peak and we are hoping it slows down from here.

We sure love you Maddox!!

M's First Halloween

We had fun watching the world series this year but were wishing our Yankees were in it!

Our own pumpkin patch! 

This little munchkin is so much fun!!

Four Months Old

Weight: 

13lbs 15oz 

25th percentile

Height: 

24.5" 

50th percentile

Head Size: 
42cm

50th percentile

  

LOVES
You can full on laugh. Your giggles are to die for!

You covered a lot of ground this month and you were so awesome in the car. Slept all day and still slept all night!

You have discovered your feet! It is so fun to watch you playing with those cute little toesies. 

You can totally bear your own weight, we only have to help you balance. I would say standing is your favorite thing to do. 

You think it is so funny to grab our noses.

We think you know your name, 90% of the time we call it, you come looking. 

Books. You have been seriously loving books.

We went up the canyon and you were mesmerized with the camp fire.

We held you in front of the mirror and you started laughing. Hilarious!

HATES

Sporting events. You love watching all the action but once the crowd erupts it totally scares you and you bawl. So sad. 

  

Summer 2011 wrap up

Our summer started in Utah with 2 members of our family: 4 months, 12 states and 1 new member later, our family of 3 is back home and ready to stay put for a while :)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a summer full of fun, adventures, and memories!