9 Months

I can't believe how time flies!  Hunter is getting so big.
Height: 28" (50%)
Weight: 19.45lbs (50%)
Hunter has two teeth, his first tooth poked through on November 1, and more trying to come in, he does pretty good with the pain.  Still a little behind on his motor skills but we are working on it.  He is such a good little guy and only gets angry if you don't feed him on time!  He loves to chew on his burp cloth, but other than that isn't too attached to anything.  He still loves his daddy, and also loves his uncle Chase.

It's Legal

It's offical we are now the legal parents of our little man!  We are so excited!!!  It was great to be able to go to court and have everything finalized.  It has been a long process and at times a little stressful, but it is all worth it.  We love Hunter so much and are so greatful to have him in our lives!
This is a picture of us with our amazing caseworker Diane, and Mitch who is also from LDSFS, we would never have been able to get through all of this without Diane's help!



Us with Judge DeRieda, he was awesome!

Our parents, us and Judge DeRieda.



Boo

So for Halloween this year, Hunter dressed as a monkey.  I don't think he was really too thrilled about the whole thing.  But he was a trooper, and let us drag him around to all the grandparents trick or treating!  Such a cute little monkey.

8 months & Pumpkin Patch





 So Hunter decided it was time for him to get even older!  I can't believe how big he is getting.  He is such a good little man.  I have been teaching him some sign language and he is already starting to understand it!  He knows the sign for milk (of course, he loves his bottle), no, and finished.  He tries really hard to talk, he definately has a lot to say!  Can't wait to get him all dressed up for Halloween!  He loves to blow raspberries, and has the cutest giggle ever!
 We also went to the pumpkin patch with Jareds family, and carved pumpkins, it was a lot of fun!

I wish for once he would look at the camera!

7 Months

  I can't believe our little man is seven months old already!  He is such a sweet boy and getting bigger everyday.  He is always so good.  It is so fun to watch him explore and learn new things.  He has the cutest giggle in the world,  dad is the one that can get him to giggle the most.  One funny thing right now is that it scares Hunter to death when Jared sneezes!  He cries every time, if anyone else sneezes it doesn't even phase him!  It makes Jared feel bad every time.

6 Months!!!

Hunter turned 6 months on August 23.  He had his check-up the other day and is doing great!

Height: 27 1/4" (75%)
Weight: 17lbs 6oz (50%)
Head: 19" (off the charts!)

Things that he is doing and likes right now:
-Loves his food.  He likes everything except green beans.
-Doesn't like the bottled baby food that well, so we make are own
   which is so much better and cheaper.
-He really likes his oatmeal and fruit in the morning.
-Likes to talk, he never stops.
-He is trying to get both of his eye teeth right now.  But they just
  won't cut through!
-Loves to kick, and scoot across the floor on his back and tummy.
-Recognizes his name.
-Fake cries when I wash his face.
-Loves it when daddy comes home to play!
-He has finally gotten great control of his head.
-Loves to splash in the tub.
-Likes to hang out with uncle Chase and aunt Jackie.
-Chews on everything, but prefers his burp cloth
-Squeals, and squeaks a lot, and he has the cutest laugh!
-He is such a home-body, he gets so excited when we pull
  in the driveway.

Much Needed Vacation!

 So over Labor Day weekend Jared, Hunter and I went to St. George with Jareds brother and his family.  the first night we camped in Cedar City, and Hunter loved it.  Then we went on to St. George to do some more rockcrawling and just relax.  It was a little on the warm side but so nice to just get away!

Dad getting Hunter all buckled in to go on his first trail.

As you can see he definately wasn't going to fall out!

Didn't much care for the water here!

So stinkin' cute!  At least we think so.