5 months old

Another month has come and gone.  Little Samuel and Hazel are getting bigger every day.  Samuel is now 16 lbs. 9 oz. and Hazel is 3 pounds smaller at 13 lbs. 9 oz.  They are becoming more active and love to play with their toys.  They are awake more during the day but do get cranky if they don't get their naps!  I just love watching them discover the world around them.  Here are some pictures taken over the last month. 

"Here I am in my overalls again"

Tummy time in the jungle

Hazel's favorite past-time

Samuel talking to his toy elephant (yes, they do talk to their toys)

"Mom, why do you gotta take pictures when we're so tired?"

It's finally nap-time!

Papa reading a bedtime story

The future Mrs. Besselman?

She's 5 months older

"Looks like brother got himself into a predicament.  He rolled onto his tummy but I think he's going to have a hard time rolling back!"

 

Cousin Caden holding Hazel

Uncle Todd feeding Samuel

"I like this guy.  He feeds me."

"Samuel's kicking me again!"

First bite of solid food (if you can call rice cereal solid)

I'd rather have a bottle...

"Yep, chicks dig me"

"This is right before I threw it all up"

"Don't take my picture!"

Look at that face

4 Months!

Yep, babies are 4 months old.  They are happy and healthy and the joys of our lives.  Samuel is 15 1/2 pounds and Hazel is 12 1/2 pounds.  They are about 25 inches long.  Sam can roll over onto his tummy but Hazel hasn't quite gotten the hang of it yet.  Samuel giggles and Hazel smiles at anyone and everyone.  They are still good sleepers and it seems like they're eating ALL the time.  One thing's for sure - they are happy happy babies!

Mommy's Handsome Valentine

Always sticking out that tongue

"I just hate when bath time is over"

"I love that Dadda of mine"

Hello!

Loves watching TV

Smiley boy

Loves Mickey and monkeys

Tummy Time!

"Turn out the lights!"

Hazel in her Sunday best

A happy girlie

So cute

"I'm hungry!  Quit taking my picture and FEED ME!"

 

3.25 months old

It's that time again - time to post more pictures!  What a fun stage they are at.  Samuel is quickly outgrowing his 3 month clothes as Hazel transitions from her newborn clothes.  They are both sleeping through the night and we've settled into a nice routine that even allows Mommy to sleep after working her night shifts twice a week.  But the best part of this age is when they smile!  And sometimes they even talk.  Okay, so they're not speaking in full sentences yet, but they sure know how to coo!  They are so much fun!

This is how to feed two at once

Sleeping on Mommy

"I love Binky Dog"

Someone's not too happy

Much happier.  All they need are their pacifiers, the swing, and each other.

Big pink bow dress

"Look how long I'm getting"

Tummy time with Dadda

Hanging out in the rainforest

First smile on camera

"I think I'm getting too big for this boppy"

 

What are they staring so intently at?

Flying monkeys!

"Will you be my valentine?"

"Daddy sez I'm a redneck baby cuz I wear them overalls"

"I can smile!"

So cute!

Hazel can smile too!

And laugh!

"Mom, Sam's trying to eat me!"

"He's not bothering me anymore"

Two cute babies with their cute cousin Addi

"I look like a girl"

Cutest girl on the block