We love our Thane!

Everyday life is precious.  I learn that every day from my kids.  Thane is already 7.5 months old and is so different every time I look at him.   To catch up over the past few months... Spencer gave Thane a blessing when he was two months old.  Unlike his sister, he was calm and almost reverent.  He was fortunate to have lots of family here for his blessing and both grandpa's to help.  Looking back we realize we didn't take enough pictures of all the people who came! We are so grateful for the support and love we felt then, and that we feel now.

Thane has had a few ear infections and his cough seems to have become routine.   He most recently had viral bronchitis but it really hasn't affected his moods too much.  His first tooth erupted while we were visiting Hilary in AZ--that was the most cranky/sleepless he has been and it wasn't too terrible.  Though the Nesto's did help us out a ton with him!

 He loves to smile at anyone he can catch looking at him.  He loves to roll around and has a singular pose we call "The Lounging Budda".  Picture pilates on an infant while on his side.  I am sure we have a picture of it because he still does it a lot.  He loves to inch and army crawl right now, sometimes even hopping with his knees.  He loves toys in his mouth, food in his mouth, bottles in his mouth, hands in his mouth...etc.  He loves to watch sports center on the internet with dad--no, I wasn't surprised.  He loves to catch cheerios on his tray and he is getting really good at it. He is already getting too big for 12 month clothes too. He weighs more than 18 lbs and is creeping up on Emma in height.  Soon enough I know there will be real wrestling in our house.

He loves his Mom and Dad, and knows us well.  He loves going outside, and going in the stroller on runs.  He loves fruits a little more than veggies, though he will eat all of it.  His greatest love is definitely his sister!  He lights up when he sees her each day and everything is made better when she looks at him and makes him laugh.  She can say any one word and it causes an eruption of giggles from Thane.  SO precious to a mom who has to tell the sister a few times a day to get off of him, move away from him etc.

He smiles when we put him to sleep.  He smiles when he wakes up. He is patient when waiting for his mom and dad.  He is patient when his sister "loves him" and worse. He will affectionately slobber and snuggle with you as you hold him close.   Really, he is a wonderful little son and he is learning new skills all the time. We love our Thane.  He is such a blessing in our lives and in our family!  We cherish these times.