Six months old

James and Elliana turned six months old this month. They had a check up and they are growing just as they should be. James is 15 lbs 2 oz and Ellie is 17 lbs 15 oz. We started solid foods in January and they love it!! James gobbles up pretty much anything we put in front of him...like a true Slaughter boy, while Ellie tends to be more picky at first and takes her time to decide if she likes something. Ellie's favorites are apples and fruit. James LOVES sweet potatoes. He also likes squash, pears, pumpkins etc. We have had some interesting combos while we are trying to hide their not so favorites like banana, green beans, and avocados.
James has decided he likes to suck his thumb to fall asleep. He likes to help hold his bottle or spoon during feedings. He also started pulling his knees up under his tummy and scooting around the floor. James and Ellie have really started chatting with each other and interacting more and more. They have also started stealing toys from one another which has lead to some inevitable meltdowns.

Ellie loves her little doll and takes it every where. She has started rolling from her back to her tummy and pivots on her tummy to get toys and things she wants. She is super chatty and has started saying "mama." They both love going for walks and the zoo. She is really observant and can sometimes be slow to warm up to strangers, unlike James who flirts with any women who look his way. They both have the most adorable laughs and we frequently get caught up in moments of laughter with them.

Jeremy and I were just talking about where our lives were a year ago and we couldn't believe the change. We are so thankful for our beautiful family. I feel so so honored to get the chance to be James and Ellie's mama. I feel such overwhelming joy and love for our sweet babies. My favorite time of day is coming home from work, opening the door, and seeing them recognize me as I walk in and they smile and giggle and can't wait for me to hold them.


Jeremy is an amazing dad. He is home with the babies on his days off while I am at work and he is absolutely great at it!! He accomplishes more than I ever could and the babies are so so happy. I love the relationship they have with Jeremy. Ellie is a total daddy's girl already!
My handsome guys :)

I applied for a job share position for next year so I can be half time. I am waiting to hear if it gets approved but I am so so hopeful!! I have loved spring break and I am counting down the days until summer!!
Ellie and mama...

Mama and James

Boys being boys...
Duck friends at the lake...
Happy Six months babies!! They are going to be crawling before we know it!! Each stage brings new and exciting changes and challenges. Now more than ever we realize what a gift it is for healthy, happy children and we are so so thankful!

Play date

We had do much fun with Kinsey and viv at the park!! It's so nice to have nice weather and get outside

Date night

Jeremy planed an awesome date and surprised me after work. We got dinner and went for a walk with bob and babies :) then got Starbucks on our way home. So fun!!

Little update

January

The Franceschini's were in town the end of December and beginning of January. We loved getting to introduce the babies to Eva and David. They love their cousins!!

We went to the zoo one day while they were here and used The BOB for the first time and LOVED IT!! Auntie Sarah and Grammy came too. The babies loved the animals and especially liked the Tropical Discovery part where they could look up close at the exhibits.







We love Shannie and Dave and their girls!! We miss them bunches!
I went back to work at the start of the new semester in January and have been so so sad to be away from my sweet babies so much. They are doing awesome with Jeremy and the nannies at home though. I love coming home to them and every second I get with them on the weekends. Ellie loves her baby doll and James is really into his rattles and cars. They both stick everything in their mouths now. My most FAVORITE thing is their laughs...they smile and laugh a lot. They are really interactive now and recognize people they know.






We started solids and they love it!! They are doing great with rice cereal and even though it is a mess they gobble it up!


It is so hard to catch their smiles but I kinda caught a couple today when they were playing in a box. So cute....

Meanwhile Jeremy got really sick, he had strep and mono!! So we have been taking it easy and hoping that he gets well soon. He is doing better after we finally figured out what was going on. I have cleaned and disinfected the house over and over so the babies and I don't get sick too and so far we are staying healthy.
Right now I am learning how to balance all the aspects of working full time and being a wife and mom. I am totally in love with being a mom and want to do it well. I soak in every moment that we get together as a family and my heart just overflows with love and joy. It is a crazy learning curve but so far it has been a remarkable experience! Happy January everyone!