The Cluff Family

I tell you, this boy is growing up so fast! I am already feeling like I should be ready go have another baby... craziness? yes of course it is. I still want to enjoy my little baby William as long as I can. I definitely spoil him. I treat him like he is my last one because frankly he might be... no one ever really knows these things.

I rock him to sleep... I hold him all the time... I breast feed him on demand... I mean spoiled.

He refuses formula or a bottle now... which makes babysitting so hard! I have a feeling I might be breastfeeding this one a long time at least until he can drink out of a cup.

Will loves to observe the world around him. He reaches for objects, my hair, anything he can grab his hands on.  He loves watching his older sister, Chloe, and just thinks she is hilarious.

He has the cutest little giggle. His smile will light up the whole room and melt your heart..guaranteed.

He has started discovering his hands and feet more and will happily stare them. He loves to suck on his hands and put anything in his mouth. He has tried rice cereal and applesauce and is a very clean eater for a 5 month old!

He makes new sounds every day but recently has loved rolling his lips and blowing bubbles.

He wears 6-9 month clothing and size 1 diapers.

William is such a sweet tempered baby and I feel like the one who is spoiled. I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for sending him to me. Happy five months, little one.

Christmas is my favorite time of year.  I think one of the things I love most about this season are the many traditions there are. The beauty of starting a new family is that you can still do traditions that you remember doing as a kid and start new ones. I decided that making cookies is going to be a tradition for our family.  We made these sugar cookies specifically for her nursery leaders to thank them for all of their hard work this year. Chloe was in heaven the whole time. She loved that I gave her total control in decorating the cookies (even if that meant way too many sprinkles). I couldn't help but snap a few pictures of her. 

We spent Thanksgiving in Arizona this year. It was nice and hot! The temperature was around 85 degrees when we were actually eating turkey... outside. The Cluffs had everyone home for Thanksgiving (except Chris who is serving his mission in Portugal). It was a packed and busy household. They set up tables in their backyard. Nana had bought all the kids the cutest Turkey's that had crayons in them and place cards with their names on them. The kids kept busy by coloring on the kids table while the adults were busy making food for 30+ people. The rest of the weekend was filled with football games, Hunger Games, family reunions, card games, and visiting. I was able to take pictures of both my cousin's family and my brother in law's family over the break. I love any excuse to play around on my camera. Chloe lived outside in Nana and Papa's backyard. Everyone loved meeting William. It is always so fun to see family and to change up our everyday routine. And.... no one was terribly sick which was a blessing! 

This year I am grateful for my family and that I have two beautiful, healthy children.