Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

William started rolling from his back to his belly a few weeks ago, and we were able to catch it on camera. Unfortunately he hasn't learned to roll back which means once he rolls, he's stuck! This isn't much fun when he rolls in his crib at 3am and cries for help.

Family Shabbat

Last Friday was Family Shabbat for Sophia's class at school. Jason, William, and I all went to school to celebrate with her. Sophia came running in the room, so excited to see us (especially to see her Daddy!). All of the kids sat at tables and showed us their morning routine. Then they got their artwork to show their parents and then said all of the prayers. When they were done, we all had challah and juice.

Sitting with her friends















Clapping to count each day of the month so far


Concentrating















So excited Daddy and William are here!















Showing us her shape robot















Saying the blessings with her classmates

Fun times

Here's a random collection of pictures from the past month. We're trying to be better about taking pictures!

Mommy with her babies


William meeting his friend Liam for the first time (finally a boy in the group!)


Spaghetti mustache


Dress up is fun! My Indian superhero






















Curly haired boy. I guess both kids will have curls!

5 months old

In the past month, William has gotten very good at holding and playing with toys. He can bring both hands together to grab a toy, and can shake it and put it in his mouth. He loves his exersaucer and can grab at and spin the toys on there too. He found his feet and loves to grab at them and eat them. He kicks at the toys on his bouncy seat, and kicks in the water during bath time. This month William started rolling over! He can roll from his back to belly, but not belly to back. By the end of the month, he was a pro, and he gets stuck on his belly many times each night. William is sleeping about the same, and is generally taking 3 naps a day now. We sleep trained him this month, so he now puts himself to sleep for naps and at bedtime.

Such a big boy!


Look Mom, I rolled over! (one of the first times rolling)


Always smiling


Pressing buttons on his exersaucer


Getting so strong

Valentine's Day

My sweet babies on Valentine's Day


Sophia's first flowers! (from Pop)


Happy to hang out with Pop


Reading her new book with Nana

Shabbat Bag

One time each school year, one of Sophia's classmates gets to take home the class Shabbat bag. This weekend was Sophia's turn! The Shabbat bag is a bag that contains all of the items you need to have Shabbat at home...candlesticks, candles, challah, and a kiddush cup. There is also a Shabbat bear that the kids get to play with for the weekend. Sophia was so excited to have her turn, and impressed us by knowing all of the words to the prayers!

Decorating her kiddush cup with stickers


Saying the prayer over the candles


Saying the prayer over the wine (in her very own kiddush cup)


Singing the hamotzi

Family Fun

The past few weeks we've been having a lot of fun with the family! William has started playing in his exersaucer, which he loves, and Sophia loves to help him play with the toys. We also got to visit with our cousins when they were in town.

All smiles in the exersaucer


Hugs!


Wearing her hat she made at school


Being silly!


Sharing with William


Cousins Ben, Sophia, and Julia playing a game


Aunt Jenn and William

4 months

Our baby boy is 4 months old! William has become a very good night time sleeper, but still not the best napper. He's still waking up once to eat, but goes to sleep at about 7:00 so that's not surprising. He's getting better at tummy time, but still doesn't want to push up with his arms yet. He loves to eat his hands and pull Mommy and Sophia's hair. He loves kisses on his cheeks and on his belly. He's gotten very good at grabbing the toys on his play mat, and is starting to hold toys that we give him for a few minutes. He watches everything, and especially likes to look at his big sister. He really likes his touch and feel books at bedtime, and likes us to help him feel the different textures.

4 month stats:
Height: 25 inches - 54%
Weight: 14 lbs- 32%

Eating his Sophie teether


Singing into Sophia's microphone