It's a New Year!

Man, I am slacking. I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted on here! We had an awesome Christmas and a relaxing new year's. Christmas Eve we went on a hike up Rocky Peak Trail here in Simi. We had amazing views at the saddle which is where we stopped and turned around. Tom says it's about 5 miles round trip. It was more of a climb than I expected which meant I was tired and cranky, but when we got to the top and got this amazing view, it made it more than worth it.

View at the saddle of Rocky Peak Trail in Simi Valley

Nursing my boy at the top

After the hike we spent Christmas Eve with my dad and stepmom and her family out in Santa Clarita. It was more low-key than past years, but it was really nice. Christmas morning we opened gifts at our place before heading to La Cresceta to have lunch with Tom's Grandparents. After that we headed over to Burbank to have dinner with his other grandparents. It sounds like a lot, but actually was very relaxing.

Christmas Morning at our House

Reading his new book with Daddy

All these new toys and he goes back to his giraffe!

I can't believe the munchkin is already 6 months old! It's true what everybody warned me about, it goes by way too fast! Here's our sweetie in his monthly photo shoot. :)

6 Months old on Christmas Day!

Loves feeding himself :)

We're heading to AZ on Thursday for my Mom's 50th birthday party! I'm so excited to see them again as well as the rest of my family. Tomorrow is my Mom's and Tom's birthday and Thursday is actually Kari's birthday! It's a very exciting week for our family. :)

Errands

Today I got an email from the library that the book I had sent over from another branch was in. Jack and I went and picked it up, then headed over to Kohl's to get some goodies. What book? (you may ask) The book is none other than Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Marc Weissbluth.
I've heard, and read rave reviews about this book and let me tell you, I'm willing to try anything at this point. I love my boy, but he's 5 months old now, and I'm ready to sleep through the night. I must admit, he's gotten a bit better the last week or so. He's been sleeping about 6 hours between feedings, but unfortunately still wakes up every couple hours for his pacifier. If he didn't sleep in our room I would probably just let him fall back asleep without it, but Tom has to work early in the morning and if Jack's screaming it will keep him up. I'm looking forward to hear what the Dr suggests, and not only want good sleep for me, but also the babe. I will write a review after I finish reading it and put some of his suggestions into place.

Today is my youngest brother's birthday!! He's 17 today and unfortunately lives in AZ with my Mom and stepdad so I can't celebrate in person with him. Happy birthday Alex!! Also, Jack is doing much better today. He isn't as congested and isn't having as difficult a time breathing while nursing.

Today when Tom came home from his lunch break I had him help me take Jack's 5 month picture on our front porch. Jack was actually 5 months last Thursday but with Thanksgiving and the wedding, we didn't get a chance to take a picture. Since I've done this every month, but just started this blog I'll post all the monthly pictures here so you can see his growth. Enjoy my cute boy! :)

One Month Old

Two Months Old
Three Months Old

Four Months Old

Five Months Old