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!!!!

2 Month Check-up

Yesterday the Cash-man had his 2 month check-up, and he was such a trooper. He only cried when his shots went in and was perfectly happy shortly there after. The good news is that he is growing very well, at a whopping 11 lbs 12 oz, and 23 inches long - what a big boy :) The bad news is that at bedtime mama has to start letting him self-soothe instead of rocking him (he's become down right rotten). Daddy and I are actually trying that for the first time right at this moment, and it's killing my soul. He's in his bed crying his little eyes out, and mama's working on the computer doing the same. I guess you gotta do what you gotta do :( Oh well, hopefully he'll fall asleep soon, this is absolute torture!! On a happier note, there's some new pics of his big day...the first one is of Mamaw Lynn holding him before the mean lady came in with the needles, the second one is the mean lady (my friend Kim) holding him after she did the evil deed, and the last one is Papaw Lynn looking less than excited about giving the little man his bottle (it was his first time - he really was excited despite his expression).