Bath Time

Enjoying bath time like a big girl!

Grandma Locker has gone Home

On Thursday, August 6th, Kent's Grandma was placed into hospice. That night much of the family went to visit Grandma Locker as we knew her time was short. We were so fortunate that she managed to open her eyes often enough and was able to see everyone who was there. She wasn't able to talk to us but she was certainly telling each of us how much she loved us! Jacob and AnnaBeth even made her smile!! On Friday, a couple of ladies from her church came to play violin for her while Grandpa Locker and Kent's mom Lori sang to her. On Sunday, August 9th, Grandma entered the arms of our Savior. We miss her dearly but are so very happy that she is with our Father. Here are a few pictures that were taken during her last couple of days before she made her wonderful journey Home.

1st tooth!

*Note-not sure why this picture posted this way since its not how I took it*

Thursday night after AnnaBeth's bath, I decided to feel in her mouth before she had her bedtime bottle. I wasn't expecting to actually feel anything but to my surprise I did!! Its on the bottom left and has barely broken through her gums. I assume the bottom right tooth with follow shortly =)

A handful of 4 month pics

A taste of oatmeal

Yesterday while we were getting a few groceries at the market, I picked up some whole rolled oats so I could make some oatmeal for AnnaBeth. I really want to hold out until 6 months for solids but I didn't think some oatmeal would hurt =) So today I blended up about half of the container until the oats became a fine powder (it looks just like the stuff out of the box of baby cereal). And tonight I cooked it by adding it to some boiling water and whisking it for about 10 minutes. When it was done, I added some breast milk to it and made it pretty runny since it was her first time with solids. She seemed to really enjoy it (was jumping with excitement in her exersaucer) and more stayed in her mouth than I expected!

A baby's love for her doggy

In the last couple of days, AnnaBeth has become very interested in reaching for Bondo's face and trying to pet him. In response to this, he tries to lick her hands and face as much as possible. We normally don't allow him to be successful in his efforts but I decided to give in and let him have his way this afternoon.

4 Months

AnnaBeth had her 4 month checkup this morning and she is doing wonderfully! She is now 25 inches (up from 22 at her 2 month), 13.5 pounds (up from 10.6 at her 2 month), and her head circumference is 16 inches (up from 15 at her 2 month). That puts her in the 55th percentile for height and 30th percentile for weight and head circumference. Her doctor was impressed that she is rolling from back to tummy so well (she even demonstrated). She noticed that AnnaBeth's right thigh was a little thicker than her left. She said that sometimes that can mean there's a hip problem but said that her flexibility seemed fine. She also commented that her legs seemed to be the same length but did say that they'll be keeping an eye on her thighs and leg length (nothing to be worried about at this point). AnnaBeth had her shots today too (I gave her Tylenol after she was weighed so it would already be working by the time she got them) and boy did she cry!! Well, it was more like screaming after the initial "not breathing until my face turns red and then I'll cry" reaction. We felt so bad for her and holding her wasn't comforting her at all. She continued her bouts of screaming until we got in the truck, then she fell asleep right away and is still in her car seat asleep in her room. Today will be a day of her not feeling well but hopefully a visit from her Nana and Papa later will help make her feel a little better. Here's a few pictures I took a couple of weeks ago on her 4th month birthday.