Strawberry, Jeans & Hair

Our four month old is now only a half a month away from being 5 months! April has been speeding by. Koen's doctor gave us the OK to start giving him foods, so we've tried applesauce and strawberries. I don't think Koen is quite ready for spoon feedings because he had no idea what was going on when we tested out the applesauce. He didn't seem to have any opposition for the taste, he just doesn't understand to open his mouth and swallow yet. However, Koen LOVES his strawberries. The video below is from the first time we gave him a strawberry. He's had more since and still loves to devour them with as much speed as he can.

I went to Idaho for a few days earlier in the week. I really wanted to get my hair cut short again and the only girl I seem to trust to do that is in Boise. Josh and Meagan needed help with getting one of their cars in Salt Lake, so that gave me another reason to go up to Idaho and help justify my reasoning traveling 5 hours away for a hair cut. Koen and I actually flew to Boise Sunday night. Koen did extremely well waiting around in the airport and on the flight. We were lucky enough to have an entire row to ourselves since the flight wasn't very full at all.

Monday, Danielle and I went on a jog together. It was really fun to get to jog with her, as we don't get that opportunity often at all. I think her jogging route is prettier than mine as well because it follows a tiny river with ducks all over the place. I especially loved being able to see some baby ducklings along the way too.

We also visited with Brad, Lyndsay, and their kids. Ryan and Jenna acted as very talented husky dogs and did some wonderful tricks for me. The kids also introduced me to the new kittens in the house, which I LOVED being able to see and hold. We spent family home evening with them as well and played a good game of "Zit" as the activity. I made it to the final three, but in the end, Ryan beat his dad.

Tuesday, Danielle, Meagan and I had a "Girl's and one boy (Koen) Day." We went out for lunch together at the Cheesecake Factory. The food was delicious... I still have yet to try their famous cheesecake though. haha Afterwards we decided to waste time by walking around the mall. While we were there, Danielle encouraged me to try on some smaller jeans. I had earlier told her that I thought I may be ready to go down to size 8, but was nervous to try them on in case they wouldn't fit. So we all went and found some jeans to try on and behold, they fit! The three of us celebrated a special moment for me; reaching a goal of mine that I had set earlier in the year. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Danielle and Meagan!

After wasting some more time that afternoon, I had much of my hair chopped off. It is now above my shoulders. I LOVE not needing to condition it to detangle my hair and how much faster it now dries. I am happy with it and it feels good having a change.

Wednesday, Koen and I drove home and he again did a great job. He was sweet enough to sleep almost the whole time. Koen is such a great boy! We really had a good time spending time with family for a couple of days.