We'll start this post with the introduction of Avery Joyce Boyer who was born on May 12th, weighing in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. She looks just like her sister did at birth --who couldn't remember the tons of hair! The Wheelers are very anxious to get home this summer to meet her! Anne told Lauren last night that Emily, Matt and Elijah called to say that they loved her and Avery. Lauren didn't quite understand how we could love Avery if we had never met her. :-) Lauren is something else -- so on top of things! Her adjustment to a new baby sister has gone very smoothly!
The new mommy of "2" -- I think she looks outstanding for just giving birth!
Isn't this sweet! A kiss from the big sister. Again -- how about that hair?!?! Avery is now just over 2 weeks and already weighs 9 pounds -- she's a good baby and a good eater!
And now for our FOUR month old...can you believe Elijah is already 4 months old?! I really would like time to just slow down for awhile. I like it when he changes and progresses and reaches another milestone but at the same time I don't want him growing too quickly -- he really won't be a baby long! His doctor's appointment last week went well. He's a healthy boy who barely fussed even when getting his shots. He weighed in at 15 pounds, 11 ounces (75th percentile), measured 26 inches (75th percentile) and his head circumference was also the 75th percentile. You could say he's growing well and a little above average! He had a bit of a fever from his shots the very next day but it didn't even last 24 hours. Teething is his main activity right now -- EVERYTHING goes straight to his mouth and if he doesn't have anything, his hands are what get gnawed on -- he even has marks from biting himself. He is so active and alert these days -- he doesn't like missing anything. He goes after anything you put in front of him with his hands and has found his feet. He is developing a personality already. It cracks me up when he gets frustrated with his toys that won't go in his mouth just the way he wants them to. And the fish that hang from his playmat that are attached and won't pull down...boy does he know how to screech when he is frustrated! He's jabbering more and more. And continues to make us smile on an hourly basis. (And just in case anyone is wondering...NO he still isn't sleeping through the night. LOL) Elijah continues to be our greatest blessing and I thank God every day for allowing him to be a part of my life.
This one is already captioned by Miss Janet!
A Minnesota Gopher!? An Iowa Hawkeye? A North Carolina Tarheel? This poor boy is going to be confused on who he should be cheering for! :-) 
A great smile?
Precious?
Lots of fun?
Too cute?
Many words describe my little baby boy!
And now for our FOUR month old...can you believe Elijah is already 4 months old?! I really would like time to just slow down for awhile. I like it when he changes and progresses and reaches another milestone but at the same time I don't want him growing too quickly -- he really won't be a baby long! His doctor's appointment last week went well. He's a healthy boy who barely fussed even when getting his shots. He weighed in at 15 pounds, 11 ounces (75th percentile), measured 26 inches (75th percentile) and his head circumference was also the 75th percentile. You could say he's growing well and a little above average! He had a bit of a fever from his shots the very next day but it didn't even last 24 hours. Teething is his main activity right now -- EVERYTHING goes straight to his mouth and if he doesn't have anything, his hands are what get gnawed on -- he even has marks from biting himself. He is so active and alert these days -- he doesn't like missing anything. He goes after anything you put in front of him with his hands and has found his feet. He is developing a personality already. It cracks me up when he gets frustrated with his toys that won't go in his mouth just the way he wants them to. And the fish that hang from his playmat that are attached and won't pull down...boy does he know how to screech when he is frustrated! He's jabbering more and more. And continues to make us smile on an hourly basis. (And just in case anyone is wondering...NO he still isn't sleeping through the night. LOL) Elijah continues to be our greatest blessing and I thank God every day for allowing him to be a part of my life.
And now for the fun stuff....pictures! Enjoy! Video has been taken and is being edited by daddy so hopefully that will be posted soon.
Miss Janet and family are truly a blessing for Elijah (and us). Elijah absolutely loves the Nelms and we feel so lucky to know that he is loved and well taken care of!
This is Elijah chilling with Derek (who is about to graduate from high school) while he plays video games. Janet pointed out 2 things in this picture -- 1) the preciousness of Elijah's little arm draped over Derek and 2) Elijah's little milk gut hanging out. :-)
This one is already captioned by Miss Janet!
A Minnesota Gopher!? An Iowa Hawkeye? A North Carolina Tarheel? This poor boy is going to be confused on who he should be cheering for! :-) A great smile? 
Precious? 
Lots of fun? 
Too cute? 
Many words describe my little baby boy! 
i can't believe he is old enough to be in an exersaucer!!! I love that picture. We need to get together soon again to hang out and let me play with him! You around this weekend?
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