Sara's 4th Leap. (Rolling, Holding a Bottle, Giggling, and Eating Toes!)

Sara has been doing some awesome things for the first time this week! She started out by rolling over!!! Woohoo! She has not done it again, but I was so happy to see her do it! 

That same day, I handed her a pumped bottle to drink thinking she would drop it, but SHE HELD IT! And she fed herself the entire thing. In a lot of ways, I am so glad that she doesn't eat primarily from a bottle because I could see myself getting so busy that I would never hold her. So, I am glad that this isn't a habit for us, but I do love that she can do it. It makes her look so grown up. 

Then, she GIGGLED. She hasn't yet made it something that she has done even again, but I was happy to get some sweet short giggles from her. 

 And then, what could possibly be my absolute favorite, EATING THE TOES!!!!! It is just so cute, and it keeps her happier and occupied longer than any toy ever could.

Celebrating Daniels 7th Birthday!

Daniel turned 7 years old this past week! I had a hard time with him turning 5 years old because to me it meant that we went from "toddlerhood" to "boyhood" and 7 definitely represents a true BOY. We are a tween yet, and I am so thankful. 

We celebrated three separate days! :) 

I love his smile in this video! 

I made him a birthday cake! 

We are an essential oils family. . .

 When I became pregnant with Sara at the end of last year, I quickly realized I would need to take medicine for heartburn, aches and pains, colds/respiratory help and knew that I didn't want to take a lot of over the counter products, and a lot of them I couldn't take even if I wanted to. (Like ibuprofen) So, I started really researching essential oils even though I had the interest before, but now it was time.

In April I bought my Young Living Essential Oils Kit, did a LOT of research on oils and what they are good for, and started using them, diffusing them, mixing rollers, and making DIY things at home like hand soap, face wash, belly butter, etc. I LOVE them, and I believe that we've all remained overall healthier for them.