Half-year old

[I just realized I never posted this! Better late than never.]

Tevi's 6-month status:
19.0 lbs
26.5 inches
2 teeth on the horizon
sits, bounces, grabs, demands

And now a little something for the grandparents (because anyone else will be bored stiff):

Good things

We had a nice Valentine's Day. Thanks to my sister we had our first date without any kids since Tevi was born. It was so great to spend some time with just Aki, even if it was in Costco. ;)

Last week when I had just gotten over being sick, a friend of mine came to visit and helped me so much. I hope she knows how much it brightened my day! What a gal—I guess that's what friends are for.

Baby news! I just learned that one of my favorite people is expecting. On top of that, one of Aki's cousins and her husband finally adopted a precious baby after years of waiting (see Baby Leila above)—I can't think of two more deserving people. Also, my cousin Emily found out baby #4 she's carrying is actually #4 and #5—twins!

I'm going to have a super productive day today, since my kids are spending the holiday with their aunties, so it's just Tevi and me at home. I miss them already, but I think I'll enjoy being able to do some things with just one child to worry about.

Finally, my brother Brigham was just promoted to the army rank of Captain (here he is getting "pinned"). I am so proud of him . Congrats! Incidentally, Brig's baby boy turns 1 today. Happy Birthday to Max! I love you, little guy!