Hi it's me, Miah! I sure am growing up (it makes Mommy a little sad that I'm getting so big) in fact I went to the doctor yesterday for my 4 month appointment, even though I'm actually 4 1/2 months. She said that I weighed 16 lbs. 4 oz. (89%) and that I am 26 inches tall (92%) But Mommy and Daddy always say that they love this chubby baby. Who wouldn't? Mommy says I've gained 4 lbs. in two months. I eat the same amount as other babies my age, it's just that my Mommy's milk is creamy goodness!

I'm not just getting big though, I'm doing big things. Like rolling over and over and over. And I am getting pretty good at sitting up all by myself. I love it when someone talks to me. It makes me smile and laugh. I also think that my big brother and sister are the funniest kids ever. Big brother Tate makes me laugh the hardest when he dances around and makes funny noises.

It doesn't make me happy when I'm gassy though (which still happens a lot). It even makes Mommy fussy! She thinks it might be all that creamy milk so she sometimes gives me yucky soy formula and it does make me not so gassy and spit up as much. (Mommy and Daddy don't like it when I spit up on them, but I think its kind of funny). I'm also learning to sleep in a bed and not in the swing. Mommy thinks its a good idea, but I still want my swing.

Well that's all for now from me, bye.

Miah

Happy Birthday Allie and off to school for Tate!

Tate's first day at Coral Canyon Elementary to met his teacher Ms. Massey. He got to do a treasure hunt around the classroom! He is so excited to start on the 18th. He even said, "Mom, school is going to be so much more fun than playing with friends." What a stud!

Heaven must smell like St. George during a summer rain!

"The leader of the pack"

Allie's Minnie Mouse ice cream cake.

Sunday morning before church opening presents.

I'm a little behind on blogging, but Allie's birthday was on August 1st. She is 3 years old! Time really has flown by. Her birthday was on Sunday and Alex had to be in Salt Lake for a meeting Monday morning so she kind of had a week long party. On Saturday per her request we packed a picnic dinner and went to the splash pad. Then Sunday morning before church we let her open a few presents and sang happy birthday over pancakes. Then Alex was gone on Sunday night to Monday night, but when he got home he brought presents from Grandmas up North that she opened promptly. Then Tuesday we had the "official" birthday party with family down here complete with a Minnie Mouse ice cream cake and the biggest gift of all...a big girl bike with training wheels! She has been practicing everyday and is getting very confident!

Then last night we went to family night as the Washington County Fair. I don't have pictures yet but the kids had a blast! Miah fell asleep a little after nine and slept through everything...what a good baby :) Tate and Allie stood in line for half an hour just to ride the Farris wheel. Tate rode with uncle Jeremy and Allie rode with her daddy. They were grinning from ear to ear! They went on a bunch more rides and I was happy to watch their smiling faces, but Jeremy and Liz (Alex's brother and sister) wanted to go on "spin out" a ride that spins around, upside down, side ways and backwards at dangerously high speeds. Not wanting to seem like a pansy I agreed to go with Alex and everyone on it. It wasn't too bad if you kept your eyes closed and pretended you were just on a giant swing, ignoring the blood rushing from your head to your feet and back again. Needless to say I still feel a little queezy the day after!

That seems to be a good way to end a summer!