5 Months!

Ashton is 5 months old and we can't believe how fast time flies! It seems like we were just in the hospital welcoming him into the world and now he is alert and active and so much fun! It is amazing how much he changes each month. I still get excited with every new milestone we hit! We have definitely had our challenges with Ashton and the poor little man has not had an easy 5 months but we are loving life despite the trials. In 5 months we have learned that Ashton has dysphagia, reflux, left torticollis, is lactose intolerant, and allergic to eggs and peanuts. We have seen our pediatrician enough that they know us very well. We have seen a GI doctor, allergist, physical therapist, occupation therapist, speech language pathologist, and an anesthesiologist. We have stayed overnight at Primary Children's Center and watched Ashton undergo many tests and procedures. In 5 months we have also seen him smile, giggle, play, and enjoy life.

At five months Ashton:
- Is obsessed with his tongue. He sucks on it, sticks it out, smiles with it, and even immitates you when you stick yours out!
- Has quite the temper! He squeals and quacks until he gets what he wants!
- Loves balloons and giggles when they hit his face.
- Loves swimming and being in any water.

- Can sit up more but still falls forward
- Loves sitting on the washer when it is running.

- Loves to be outside

- Seems to hate going to church. He is fussy all morning and cries through all 3 meetings and then is fine when we get home.
- Grabs everything he can get his hands on.
- Loves listening to Leona Lewis with my dad. 

-Sucks his thumb and his toes all the time!

- Loves to swing

- Loves his dad!

                                                      We just love his big beautiful eyes!