Gratitude

Last month I was able to attend the Temple with my ward. It was a different experience. The first time I had gone without Mark, the first time that Mark was deployed.I am so grateful for a Temple close by and for the spirit and reassuring peace I feel while there. I pray that Mark and the others serving in the 116th will return home safely.
Go check out this article, featuring President Uchtdorf. You won't be disappointed. Say a little prayer for those serving over seas and be grateful for the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

Halloween part 2

Halloween is probably...I take that back, I know it is my least favorite holiday. I do not think it is funny, nor do I see the purpose in having large furry spiders all through it. In fact, I have no idea why anyone would ever pay for these?! Anyways, I have decided that Halloween is pretty fun being a parent and being able to dress your child up. David was absolutely adorable in his little monkey outfit.






We went to the wards Trunk or Treat activity Saturday night. David did really well. I love that Amy and Randy live close by and that their little girl, Kennedy is able to play with David. She was a lady bug, Randy was a leaf blower. (I wish I had gotten a picture of Amys custome, she was pumpkin pie!)



We look forward to next year when Mark will be able to participate in the festivities. But I am grateful for good friends and family close and for my "mini Mark." On Sunday, Katie made delicious soup in a pumpkin! Yum! I'll attempt it next year.


And one final picture for this post just because he's a cutie. He was not interested in taking a long nap after church, so he looks a little slap happy. I adore his smiles!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from the Distelhorst Family!

p.s: don't worry, more pictures and details to come later :-)

I love my baby boy...

but sometimes miss when he was really tiny, but I'm also glad he has some meat on his legs now. Amy said it perfectly, he kind of had alien legs. But they were cute! I can blog about this now that everything came back well. When I took David in for his four month appointment I told the Doctor I had felt a little bulge on Davids back. I then told him about my blood work that came back a little weird. Anyways, when David was born everything looked fine, and up until this bulge, I didn't think too much about it. Our Pediatrician sent us to Childrens Hospital in St. Louis for an ultrasound of his back. David was pretty good, cried for a little bit at the beginning, but considering I had woken him up early, having to be naked, it being nap time and then having to have the ultrasound wand on his back, he did great. He actually fell asleep for the last little bit. Here's a picture:



He's so sweet. I love the thumb sucking. Anyways, I received a call from the nurse this morning saying everything came back normal, but we will need to do a follow up in 6 months with our Pediatrician.

David is starting to sit up better on his own. I had to run to the store and thought I would I put him in the cart to see how he did. He loved being able to see everything.



David is a great sleeper...usually. He sleeps through (and has for 2 monthsish) the night which is oh so nice. But the last 3 days he has started to only take 2 (3 if I'm lucky) 45 minute naps. Although, it is hard that he's not napping, he wakes up happy/smiley and talking to himself. And, in case anybody wanted to know, we are going to Mississippi NEXT WEEK!

I like to eat

I did it. With a little help from Amy and Katie, I fed David some real baby food! Tonight we started with a few bites of squash and I am fairly certain he liked it! The only problem is David is no longer my itty bitty baby. It is so fun to see him grow, but sometimes I wish I could hit a pause button on his growth (and a fast forward button on Mark being gone.)



These days if David can get his hands on, it goes in the mouth! He is such a sweet baby, and I am so grateful that he is our baby and here with us in this life. He is still working on mastering the art of rolling, but he is a good little scooter/wiggler. I am also so grateful for my ward! Today (like most Sundays) David is "fought" over. I am really grateful for the good people who help with David, hold him, change his diaper (Randy!) and a Bishopric/Home Teacher that really cares. I went to ward Temple night on Friday; it was a great experience and definitely something I needed to do.






In other news, we are going to Mississippi in 2 weeks to see Mark one last time before he leaves the country! Good news with this is we have 2 months down, 12 more to go :-)

The stats are in

I dread shot days. They are just not fun. Today was Davids 4 month appointment. Here are his stats:

Height: 26 inches (75th percentile)
Weight: 15.12 (54 percentile. I'm kind of amazed that he wasn't a little bit heavier though.)
Head Circumference: I have no idea now that I am writing this. I payed more attention to the height and weight than I did this. Oops. :-)

He was super happy and did great with the doctor, despite me waking him up after only napping for 45 minutes. Probably has something to do with the fact that he is now taking 8 ounces every 4 1/2 hours! (I am trying to stretch the time inbetween, but when he's hungry, he's hungry. I brought my MIL along with me to help with the shots. But he did great! He didn't cry at all with the first one (he did make a funny/confused face though) and then he fussed with the second shot. Way to go kiddo!

Thanks to Amy AND Randy, the car seat is in the car and David is riding in style.

And last but certainly not least, a picture. He loves his rice cereal. The doctor said I could start baby food at about 5 months, so hopefully that will help fill him a little more.



Why is it so hard to get a smiling picture? He sees the camera and thats it. No smiles. Oh well. I always knew he was going to be a messy eater. If I don't get the spoon to him fast enough, he grabs my hand and brings it to him. Makes for some good pictures though.

Love you!

Happy Halloween

My friend Haley had this on her blog. Once I watched, I had to make my own! Enjoy!

The stars of the show: Mark, Me, David, Mary and Randy (they dont know about that they are in though! Hope its okay :-)

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