JB 6 Months

Weight: 18 lbs 10 oz (69%)
Height: (19%) *I'm guessing the nurser was slightly off on this measurement
Head Circumference: (79%)

Half a year old! Jordan's newest trick within the past month was learning to sit up on his own, and it is his favorite position to be in! He loves to sit on the ground surrounded by toys that he can pick up and chomp on, throw down, then pick another toy and repeat. When he falls over he either grunts or cries, but once he's helped back up to a sitting position he is a happy camper. Jordan also had a big milestone this past month with starting solid foods. Whenever he sees us eating (especially when we sit down as a family for dinner) he starts grunting like crazy and his eyes get big - because he wants to join in the party and eat too! He was too impressed with his first taste of rice cereal (he was more into trying to eat the bib), but as we moved onto fruits and veggies he has liked everything I have given him. He has tried applesauce, prunes, pears, and peas. Jordan still flashes a big grin when anyone looks at him. He goes to bed each night around 7:45-8:00 pm and for the most part only wakes up once late in the morning (5 am-ish) for a feeding then will fall back asleep for a little. He is still overall a very content and easy going baby!

Farmington Parade (check-out those knee rolls!)

 First taste of solids (rice cereal). Not too impressed

 Bring on more flavor (prunes here) and he's a fan!

 I can always count on Jordan to fall asleep during any car ride

 Big sister has started to dress-up the little brother (note the sparkly purple heels)!

JB 5 Months

5 months! I still think my little boy is so handsome. I get comments every day on his blue eyes. Jordan continues to get chunkier and chunkier (I also get a lot of comments on how "solid" he is). He has started to make a habit of only waking once in the night (not the last two nights where he's woken up 4 times!). His naps are shorter, he loves grabbing his toes, he talks a lot when he first wakes up in the morning, he still needs his reflux medicine, he knows me and my voice, and he is always waiting for someone to make eye contact with him so he can flash his big smiles. Jordan is still a flirt, he doesn't just smile at someone, but his whole face lights up and after a few seconds of showing his big grin he turns his head to the side and looks back at the person again. It cracks me up. He is still overall very easy going, and just a happy little guy!

In June, Jordan had his first trip to Lake Powell with the whole Nielsen gang...

 Grandpa Nielsen with baby Evelyn and Jordan. Evelyn is one month younger than Jordan. I have a similar photo like this of Tracy holding Sawyer (Eva's brother) and Eleanor, who are also just a month apart in age.

 Hanging with Daddy on the "beach"

Jordan is always grabbing for his toes lately

Between months 4-5 we made a move to Utah! (I should post more on that...but I'll at least say here that we are LOVING it so far!)

We live only a few minutes from Lagoon so of course Sammy had to buy us season passes when he knew we'd live so close. This is Jordan on his first ride (a train). As you can tell, he wasn't too sure about the whole ordeal :)

With the move, Jordan finally upgraded from sleeping in a pack-and-play in our closet to sleeping in a real full-sized crib in his own room!

JB 4 Months

4 months old! Jordan weighs in at 16 lbs. He is 63% for weight, 40% for length, and 89% for head circumference. Within the 3-4 month age, Jordan found his voice, started giggling, still refuses a bottle, and has only about a 15 minute grace period after feedings where he is fine playing on the ground... all other times he wants to be held. My favorite thing about Jordan at this stage is that he has turned into a total flirt! When Jordan smiles his whole face lights up and he keeps giving the biggest grins if someone is looking at him. He is still a good napper and will sleep for hours when in the car (that's how we've been able to do so many roadtrips! Arizona, Mexico, California - he's a champ through it all!)

The family at Muir Woods

 My men

 Team Tummy Time

 Mother's Day

 Morning cuddles (the first thing Eleanor wants to do each morning when she wakes up is see Baby Jordan!)

Cute boy

 Trying on his Jordan's that dad thought may fit now (still has a few YEARS! haha)

 Joe's become a pro at falling asleep in the jumperoo

 

Snoozin at the beach in California!

Jordan's Blessing Day

In April we had the opportunity to go down to Arizona (and then on to Mexico!). Since we would be by almost all of our family we decided it would be the perfect time to bless Jordan. The Sunday of his blessing is now one of my favorite days to think back on! Sam gave Jordan a beautiful blessing in my parent's ward. Our parents, all of our siblings and their families (except for Chris and his fam in California), plus my grandparents from each side were in attendance and the men were able to stand in the circle for the blessing. Afterwards, we invited everyone over to my parent's house where we had setup a waffle bar. Belgium waffles, assorted berries, fresh whipped cream, bacon, eggs and orange juice were all served...it was pretty delicious I must say! It was a beautiful day and great to visit with family and be together. Of course, plenty of photos had to be taken as well :)

April 12, 2015

Angel boy

All the Nielsen cousins with Grandma and Grandpa...

I love this sweet photo of Jordan and his Grandma Sallee

With GG

With Papa and Grandma Curtis

Jordan was over photos by this point! Thanks for letting us use your house, Mom and Dad!

Easter 2015

I have always been a fan of celebrating holidays and love the fun traditions that come with each, but since having children my love for holidays is on a whole new level - and it just keeps getting better and better as the kids get older!

This year Sam actually had to work on Easter Sunday (bummer), but he did have the following Monday off, so we celebrated that day instead. Here are some pictures from our (Monday) Easter morning...

Eleanor and Jordan with their Easter goodies! My mom was sweet and got them both their own little baskets (that's why Eleanor has two, I was lame and didn't get Jordan anything) Everything she got for them was a hit. Thank you, Grandma!

Elle was pretty excited about digging into all the goods

Popping bubbles while eating a Peep all before 8 am :)

Sweet Jordan on his 1st Easter!

This hilarious sucker/rabbit mouth was from my mom...

Actual Easter Sunday was also General Conference Sunday. Even though Sam was at work, the three of us had a great morning. I turned on conference on the ipad in the kitchen while Eleanor and I got to work making cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls to be enjoyed the following day as we celebrated with Sam. With busy hands I was able to stay fully alert through the session, while Eleanor was happy and quiet working on her dough, and Jordan slept peacefully in his swing. It was great!

 

I had arranged a little picnic and Easter egg hunt with friends between the two Saturday sessions (I guess I'm doing this post backwards as far as dates go, whatever!) 

The kiddos anxiously awaiting the go ahead to find their eggs...

 Searching for eggs

 We had fun, but missed Dad!

It was a great holiday and I am thankful for the time and reminder to think about Christ's sacrifice for us and the atonement. It is always wonderful to have the opportunity to listen to General Conference too and hear the prophet, apostles and other leaders speak. I hope everyone else enjoyed their Easter!