Cousins

4 Months Old

Reids Stats:
Wieght 12 pounds 11 ounces
Height 25"
Head 16"

Things that have been going on with Reid:
1. I was Mommy and Daddy's favorite gift under the tree at Christmas
2. I met my cousin Jane for the first time... we are only 10 days apart
3. My Cheshier cousins have been fun to hang out with, we even got dressed up to take a picture for Mimi and Papa
4. Cousin Makenlee and I have become good friends, but she likes to take my paci and I am not so sure about that.
5. Mommy laid me on my floor pallet facing up, and then when she looked down again I had rolled over to the other side.
6. I have started to slobber a lot because I have been teething, right now I just wear bibs and eat my hands ...it is not too bad
7. Daddy and I both like to relax with our hands behind our head
8. My hands have started to figure out how to grab toys
9. Daddy and I got lawn mowers for Christmas from Mimi and Papa... daddy knows it will be awhile before I can help with the lawn
10. Momma J and Pappa J got me a tool bench and I think it is really fun!
11. I like to fly in the air like an airplane
12. Smiles and grins are on my face a bunch as I look and listen to people.
13. I still drink my mommy's milk ... mommy says cereal is going to wait a little while. Mommy also came to the conclusion that I don't care for beans or corn
14. When I take my naps I like to listen to music, it helps me relax.

Merry Christmas!!!

This year was a special Chirstmas in the Cheshier home because of a very special little boy we were so blessed to have added to our life this year. For Christmas he received books, a whoozie toy, plus lots of pacis and teething toys in his stocking.

Making Baby Jesus a Birthday Cake

As a tradition in the Jespersen Family we always have a Red Velvet Cake for the birthday of Baby Jesus. The older cousins usually gather around and blow out the candles. This year I made the cake with the help of Reid. He really enjoyed watching and listening to the mixer. When making icing powder sugar goes everywhere, and some even landed on Reid's nose. On Christmas Eve we went to my Aunt Ragena's and Uncle Randy's house and has steaks grilled by Santa(a.k.a. Mark).

Meeting Santa with my Cousin Makenlee

Reid is amazed by all things Christmas. One of his favorite things is to stare at decorated Christmas trees. When I watch him do this it makes me smile with joy because he reminds us to stop and enjoy the holidays. We met Santa at Northpark Mall and he did a super job. He was relaxed and calm, his cousin Makenlee however was not to fond of Santa's white beard.

Meeting Santa

Reid thought Santa was pretty cool, and was fascinated by his appearence.

3 Months Old

3 months old stats
weight about 12 pounds +
Head 16 inches
Height 24 1/4 inches

Things that have been going on with me this past month:
1. I am learning about everything around me and love to watch and look at pretty much anything.
2. I like to be held with my back towards my mommy and daddy so I can see everything
3. My favorite things to focus on are bright contrasting colors, I love the Zebra curtains in my Sunday School class!
4. I have discovered my hands and feet and they can keep me entertained for awhile until I get bored.
5. Toys are kinda cool and I love to be active and stare while drooling in amazement.
6. If you have been around me you might think my eyebrows are stuck, because they are constantly raised while I study my little world
7. I sleep through the night, but still wake up around 5am to talk and then I go back to sleep until 7:30am
8. I had my first sleep over with Aunt Janna when my parents went to watch the Rangers win the ALCS, it was fun but I was glad to see my mommy
9. Bath time is one of my favorite times of the day
10. Singing by my mommy and daddy is one of my favorite entertainments

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a really good time being with family this Thanksgiving. Our plans this year took us to Momma J and Papa J's house for a Turkey lunch. Everything was very yummy and the company was great. Even as we looked through all the Black Friday advertisements we continued to be thankful for our many blessings that we already have. Reid this year is thankful for his mommy and his daddy (they just didn't make a shirt for daddy!) His parents are thankful for him and for our relationship with the Lord who provides for all of our needs. On Thanksgiving night we watched the Aggies beat the longhorns with Mimi and Papa as well as cousin Kennedy, Uncle Kenny, and Aunt Stephenie. Reid was so tired from the day that he cheered the Aggies to victory in his dreams.

Happy Halloween!

The Cutest Pumpkin in the Pumpkin Patch

The entire family (dogs included) helped carve the annual pumpkin for Halloween. In honor of the Texas Rangers, we decided to theme our pumpkin after their World Series year!!

2 Months Old

2 month old stats
weight 11 pounds 12 oz
height 23 1/4 inches
head 15 inches

Things that have been going on with Reid this past month...
1. Began to notice things around me, I love to sit and look at what is going on with everyone.
2. Took our first trip to see daddy and Papa J at work at the Ben Franklin. My mommy and I really like club sandwiches and tomato basil soup with limeade to drink.
3. Started to smile and stick my tongue out, both actions my mom and dad thinks are so cute.
4. Loves to listen to his grandparents talk and will "coo" at what they are saying.
5. I have been playing with my older cousins Annelee and Makenlee. I have had a sleepover with Makenlee. Sometimes we like to have a crying choir together... it makes our parents laugh.
6. Mom and Dad took me to lunch at the new El fenix in Waxahachie
7. I have been wearing my new Aggie clothes on Saturdays, but I think they need more help then this new little fan can give them.
8. Mom has discovered I do not like spicy and creamy foods, especially together.
9. I sleep mostly all night waking mommy up between 4am and 5am because I am hungry.
10. I love looking at mobiles and sitting in the swing, and listen to my dad sing.

Monster Photos

Texas Rangers ALCS Game 6

Kasey and I had a date night in Arlington to watch the Rangers defeat the Yankees. We usually go to baseball games on vacations and love seeing some of the famous old ballparks. We have been to Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Yankees Stadium (new), and the SF Giants stadium, plus the Ballpark in Arlington several times. All summer long I wanted to go watch the Rangers, but being in the hot Texas heat and being pregnant changed my mind every time. Kasey and I have been glued to the TV watching the Rangers this post season. Yeah, Kasey watching an entire baseball game at home who would have ever thought that would ever happen? I then really wanted to go to a game since I was no longer pregnant and it was nice outside, so Kasey bought us tickets to game 6. We watched each game just hopping for them to make it back to the ballpark and we were so fortunate they did. What a blast the game was...it was so loud...but a moment in sports history we will never forget!

Reid is One Month Old

Some things that have happened this month:
1. At two weeks we went to the doctor and he was 8lbs 5 oz and grew and inch 21 3/4. He is a good eater and has continued to grow and fill out.
2. Many people continue to think he looks like me, he definitely has my nose and ears.
3. He is sporting the Papa hair cut look, especially in the back were it is kinda long.
4. Took newborn photos at Marie Q in Waxahachie...don't know how I am going to pick the prints they are all so adorable.
5. Loves to watch football and wear his Aggie clothes with his daddy.
6. Has peed and pooped on mommy several times. I now recommend if you have a little boy at least 3 changing pad covers and several cloth diapers to grab really quickly.
7. At the end of the month he has adjusted to his schedule and is only waking mommy up one time in the middle of the night. What a blessing it is when he goes right back to sleep too!
8. Figured out that he likes to be cuddled real close and his paci is very comforting. He will often cry if the paci falls out of his mouth, he does not know how to get it back in...mommy and daddy are constantly coming to the rescue.
9. Wrigley and Lexi are getting used to him, Lexi has taken on her motherly nature...Wrigley is wondering why we do not play with him as much.
10. He is a true boy with lots of burps, grunts, and red faces especially when trying to go potty.

Reid has Arrived

Wow, I can not believe that my little boy is already 2 weeks old. It seems like just the other day that I went into the hospital filled with excitement that it was Reid's birthday. August 27th was a wonderful day that started with my water breaking around 6am. I then took my time to take a shower while Kasey was frantically gathering things up around the house. I then told him that we needed to take the dogs to my parent's house and he also needed to take me to Panara Bread to get a large breakfast. I knew that my breakfast would be the last meal I would have for hours. Kasey wanted to go straight to the hospital, but he was patient and willingly gave into all my requests. I arrived and checked into Baylor Hospital at around 9 o'clock and was assured that my water did break and I was going to be put on Pitocin to get my contractions started. Well, my body liked the Pitocin and it did not take long for the pain of child birth to kick in. I tolerated contractions for about an hour and then decided it was time for the epidural. All I have to say is that I enjoyed getting the epidural, and it was soothing compared to the contractions. I then laid stiff legged in bed for about 4 hours until the nurse came in a said she could not believe that I was already ready to have my little boy. It was a quick delivery and I only pushed for about 30 minutes. I know I am truly blessed to have checked in by 9am and had my little guy at 5:06pm. The day was amazing and I did not have any desire to sleep that night, I was totally in love. Reid is a great baby and has settled into a 3 hour feeding routine. We get up a couple of times in the night to eat, but then it is right back to bed. Being a mommy is fabulous, and I cherish every moment because I know he is going to grow up so quickly.

Nursery Decor

I have finally put some of the finishing touches on the nursery. Now all I need is a baby and some of his adorable pictures to make it complete. I had many people help make this nursery as cute as can be. Thanks to everyone who helped me make it a special place for Kasey and I to enjoy with our little boy.