Beckett 7-month Milestones

We just can't get enough of THIS:

This boy brings us so much joy. We get so many comments from others about what a good baby he is, and wondering if he is like this all the time. The answer is: yEs. He is a lovable dream.

• Started the month celebrating your brother Cooper's 5th birthday at Great Wolf Lodge. You loved the wrapping paper, and did great in the water... as you do with anything.
• Celebrated Thanksgiving at the Cochran's. We are so THANKFUL for you. 
• You are content just sitting or scooting around the living room from toy to toy. 

• Visited Santa a few times. Got "aaawwhhs" out of all the people in line as they watched you grin on his lap. The second time you gave us a super cute look like, "who is this guy?!"

• Started snacking on cheerios, biter biscuits, veggie puffs, crackers... and take bites of anything we will let you try.

• You get up on your hands and feet... we call it your "tepee". 
• You still get up on all fours, but if you want to get somewhere, you army crawl... dragging your body behind you. Your brothers cheer you on in this new endeavor, and "can't believe he can do that!"

• Busy with Christmas activities: tree lighting ceremony, breakfast with Santa, church Christmas party, caroling, candy cane hunt, downtown read-around field trip with Cooper's class
• You started doing the indian sound, and strumming your lips. We just love hearing your cute noises.
• You are so great to just "chill" in your carseat wherever we go. I feel bad you are in there so much... but, since you are always so great... there you sit... and smile.

Especially at this special time of year, I can't help be reflect upon the birth of Jesus. I can't help but think of Him as I rock you in my arms. I know he was still getting visits from wise men at your age. I can only imagine how happy Mary was to chew on His cheeks, and how elated Joseph was to get home from work and be able to get Him giggling. These same things which bring us so much joy, they experienced as well with Him. Babies are just so special. I know our Heavenly Father had a plan for Mary's baby, and I know he has a plan for you. I know you are special to Him, and that I have a big responsibility to raise you, and teach you, and make sure you can accomplish all that He has planned for you.