Blake - 5 months

Have I said how fast time goes by? Oh, yeah, several times now, haven't I? It's amazing to think that Blake is 5 months already. He's growing every day, doing new things and making us smile. He's getting better with his hand-eye coordination, loves to be tickled and thinks his big brothers and sister are the coolest! They definitely can make him smile.

Here he is in his Nebraska attire (thanks, Aunt Julie!!). He would say, "Go Big Red," but he's kind of mad at them right now for being soooooo pathetic! Just kidding ... that was his mom talking.

Apple/Raspberry Pickin' in Tehachapi

Grandma Gotcher has started a new tradition ... last year, she discovered that we could go to Tehachapi and pick our own apples and raspberries. This year, Blake got to be part of the tradition (Katelyn is in Lincoln with Daddy). It was a perfect day ... the weather was not too hot, not too cold. Our first picking was apples ... and then we drove up a little further to the raspberries. Max made a new friend. He was not too happy to have to leave his kitty friend. The kitty followed him everywhere and was so friendly. It's too bad Steve's allergic ;)

Here are some photos from our day!

This is so funny ... Izzy singing!

Max and Izzy are quite the pair. They are seriously like siblings, playing together all day. It's quite funny to hear Max say, "Izzy QUIET" when Izzy is barking. You can hear them fighting in the other room (or hear Max telling Izzy what to do!). But yesterday, something really funny happened. Max happened to be yelling (for whatever reason I don't know) and Izzy decided to join in. At first I thought it was a fluke, but most of the time we can get her to do it over and over. Here's what they do:

Blake - 4 months old

I know everyone's probably tired of hearing me say this, but seriously, where does the time go? How can Blake be 4 months old already. I miss his baby-baby stage, but yet love watching him get bigger and smarter! He is ALWAYS smiling (unless he's hungry or tired) and the kids really love having him around. Max is always saying, "Blake cute." He is so good with him. We haven't started eating solids yet, but make take that on later this month. We'll see!

Blake ... playing around

It's so fun to see Blake getting bigger and learning new things. He loves to play on his tummy and always rolls to it if I put him on his back. It's annoying at times (especially when he's supposed to be napping), but I'm glad he likes to play with his toys like that. He's chewing on everything and getting better at using his hands. Here he is at his favorite spot!

Where did the summer go?

I can't even believe how fast this summer went. Between swimming and hanging out with friends, it just flew by. I was sad to see summer go, but we've settled into our routine again and the kids are enjoying their new year. Katelyn LOVES her teacher ... we never hear the end of it! Here they are on the first day ...