I think I'll set up and watch tv mom

Well, it's been almost a month since my last update...it's been busy around the Bickett household the last couple of weeks with mama trying to get all of her school stuff taken care of. Anyway the Cashman turned 5 months old on St. Patrick's day and has had a week full of firsts :) On Saturday he had his first encounter with baby food, and boy did he like it. He absolutely loves him some green beans....he can eat a whole jar in less than 5 minutes. I guess he gets that from his sissy because that is one of her favorite foods. Hopefully he'll enjoy his veggies as much as she does :)

Then much to my surprise, daddy called me from the babysitters this morning and informed me that my little man was now setting up like a big boy...I was so excited, but a little sad I wasn't there to see it :( I got a show when I went to pick him up though, he was so proud of himself :) He also put on a show for sissy when she got home, hope you enjoy the picks of these two little angels!!!

The little Cashman had his 4 month check-up yesterday and was such a little trooper. He now weighs 14 lbs and 1 oz and is 25.5" long. He did good when he got his shots, but the after effects left much to be desired. He cried all night and then all day today.....but he seems to be feeling better now. They also checked his ear and said that his first bout with an ear infection had cleared up (thank goodness). We did get some bad news though, it seems like every time we give him frozen milk, it upsets his little belly, so the doctor said only fresh milk for him. She said some babies just can't take it after it's been frozen. I have no idea what I'm going to do with the almost 6 gallons I have in the freezer - maybe that lady with the 8 babies would like it :) We're going to start trying to give him some rice cereal on a regular basis now too, and maybe try some veggies at about 6 months....his belly doesn't react well to change, so we'll be waiting a little longer than usual. I know all the other baby cousins are already pigging out on some veggies - I think Cash is a little jealous :):):)

Sierra's 8th Birthday

We celebrated Sierra's 8th birthday this weekend and boy was it a party!!! She had a wonderful time with all of her buddies (8 girls in all). We had pizza, ate cupcakes, had a scavenger hunt, watched movies, and had fun all around. I know I never had such a big party when I was little - she sure is a lucky girl :)

Stinky Weather

We're all so tired of all of this nasty weather!!!! I personally cannot wait for spring!!! We all did pretty well throughout this whole ordeal....Sierra didn't have any electricity at her mom's for 6 whole days, but she was a lot luckier than some of our other family members (Dawn and Lisa for example). We were lucky to have only been without electricity for two days and all I can say is Thank God for MawMaw and Judy!!! They were only without for about 2 hours, and graciously opened their homes to pretty much anyone that needed a warm place to stay. It was actually pretty fun :) I have some pictures of the kids we had made a couple of weeks ago to add, but haven't had the chance with all this stinky weather - hope you enjoy :)

Cash's Baptism

The little man's big day was a week ago today - sorry for the delay. It was a beautiful service and Cash looked very handsome in his little white pimp suit. Sissy looked very pretty in her red dress as well. Thanks to everyone who was there to share his special day, especially his godparents Byron and Abby :) We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family!!

Back to Work

Monday was Mama's first day back to work and boy was it hard!! Sunday night I cried and didn't want to put the little man to bed, because I knew what was coming Monday morning. I actually did pretty well until the time came for him to go.....Daddy had to take him for his first day, mama just couldn't stand leaving him. There is one good thing - my first day back at work they asked me to go part-time, so now I'll only have to leave him half a day. Good for mama, bad for the checkbook :) Oh well, everything happens for a reason. Just to let everyone know, Cash will be baptized on Sunday, January 11th at 9 am at St. Francis Xavier in Raywick if anyone is interested is coming. We'll have a get together at the house afterwards for brunch. Until then check out the Cashman in his new highchair - what a face!!

Christmas Time

Well I am glad to report that the Cashman has been sleeping in his bed for over a week now, and is doing wonderfully. Mom is also over the initial shock of letting him cry himself to sleep....now it's rare to hear him get upset and when he does, it's usually no more than 5 minutes and he's out like a light. If I had known it was going to be so peaceful at night, I would have done this much sooner (yes daddy, you were right!!!). We had a wonderful Christmas holiday at the Bickett household, less the stomach virus daddy caught from my mamaw and papaw. Luckily no one else received that little present. We hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas, now we're looking forward to a Happy and Healthy New Year for all. Enjoy these new pics until next time - especially Cash and all of his little cousins - cuteness definitely runs in this family!!!!