6 month check-up

Lane went for his 6 month check-up today. He got three shots, but took it like a man! He weighed in at 17 pounds, 3 ounces and was 50th percentile in weight, height, and head circumference. He is growing like a weed and looking fatter and cuter by the day!

6 months

Dear Lane,
You are 6 months old today! What a great 6 months it has been. You got your first tooth this month, much to our surprise. You were really fussy for 2 days and we didn't know what was going on. We thought you were having tummy trouble. The girls at daycare noticed your tooth and let us know about it. We were completely clueless! Your tooth looks so cute. How could it not?
You had a very busy month. You took your first long road trip to Dallas to meet Mema, Uncle Patrick, Uncle Dan, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Beverly, and Uncle Johnny Mac. We also saw Aunt Iris there and Aunt Haley and you met some cousins. We stayed at Uncle Harvey's nice new condo. Then we went to Waco for Easter Sunday and you got your first Easter basket from Mimi and Dado. I guess you'll have your first Easter egg hunt next year. You started solid foods this week. We started with peas. I didn't think you liked them at first, but you have warmed up to them over the week. The girls at daycare say you eat about half a jar for lunch. You have become more like a little human over the past month. You are experimenting with your hands and noticing Lefty and other people a lot more. We are just so in love with you, little man. I can't believe how fast time is flying.
Know that you are loved,
Mommy

Wardrobe Changes

I have so much fun dressing up Lane in different outfits and he's a boy! I can't imagine what it would be like to have a little girl. Here are a few shots of him in some outfits that are very special. Uncle Harvey made the onesie that says 'Mama's Boy' and Nana and Pop gave him the navy blue jumper. And, of course, what post would be complete without a picture of a baby with cereal all over his face? That is our favorite bib from Mike and Deb. It says 'Catfish' on it. Lastly, I wanted a add a pic of Catfish with his pouty face. That lip all pouted out is the cutest thing in the world to me. :P I just had to share.

Holy bluebonnets, batman!

I am so proud and happy to live in Texas. The Lacy Ranch in Scheicher County is my favorite place in the world, especially in the spring when the bluebonnets are at their best. When I die, please cremate me, put me in a coffee can, and spead my ashes at this beautiful place. Lane wouldn't look at the camera, but we tried to get a few decent shots. God bless Texas!!

Happy birthday Liam, Watson, Whitney, the Megans, and Dado!

I know a lot of people born in March. Lane went to two birthday parties in March. Liam turned one and Watson turned two! Liam's b-day party was on St. Patty's Day, so we dressed in green. Liam was so cute in a onesie with a St. Patty's Day tie embroidered on it.

We didn't get a pic with Watson. He was a very popular guy at his party. We got to hang out at the T Star Ranch in Water Valley for Watson's party and take pics with a horse and on a saddle. It was a lot of fun. It was a beautiful day to boot. My dad turns 65 tomorrow. Happy birthday to the best father a girl could ask for. He has always been so supportive of me and I try every day to be more like him. That is how highly I think of him. I love you so much, Dad! Happy birthday to Megan C., Megan H, Whitney, Liam, Watson, and Dado!!

Happy 95th Aunt Eula!

Happy 95th birthday to the best great Aunt (and now great great Aunt) in the world! We love you.

5 months

Dear Lane,
You have been alive for 5 months now! You are growing at a rapid pace. The daycare workers say you are eating well at daycare. They like to mention to us how quickly you eat. They say you can down your bottle in 7 minutes flat! I guess that's quick for a bottle. You take about 20 minutes to nurse. You had a busy month. You got all dressed up for 'Rodeo Week' at daycare. We had a different outfit for you every day and of course, you looked adorable every day. We couldn't let all those little girls upstage you! We had lots of fun at the house watching you grow and develop. You sat up for the first time unassisted this month, but I will admit that you kind of slouch over. You haven't REALLY sat up with any real enthusiasm yet. I think that's coming soon. You continued to get better with your hand-eye coordination and you recognize your name now. You turn your head when we say your name. You are sleeping better now. You slept through the night 3 or 4 times this month. Nana and Pop came over a lot this month. They have to get their 'Lane fix'. They help Daddy when I have to go to Junior League meetings or other activities. I weighed you this morning and you weigh 16 pounds. I think you went through another growth spurt recently and I also think that increasing your bottles to 6 ounces per feeding has fattened you up. I love it! Bring on the fat rolls! You are growing increasingly more cuddly by the day, which is good because you have been inducted as a member of the Lacy Family Snuggle Bunnies Club, which is a pretty high honor. It started with Kent, Nevie, Leland, and Haley as the original members, and Kevin and myself were added later when we married into the fam. You were also baptized this month at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church in San Angelo on February 19th.

We are getting excited about your first trip on an airplane in October. I am starting to plan the trip now. We are going to San Francisco and Sonoma for my cousin Chris' wedding to the beautiful and super smart Emily. I think we'll have a nice time there. Sorry, you're not old enough to sample any of the wine at the vineyards yet! You went to your first house showing with me this month. We went to a beautiful 1 million dollar home in Christoval. You were a great real estate agent. You were on your best behavior the whole time and took a nap afterwards. Selling houses is hard work! We love you so much and can't wait to get home from work every evening to see what new tricks you are going to show us.

Know that you are loved dearly,
Mommy