Lindsey turned 5 months old last Sunday. She is a very happy content baby. People often say, “such pretty eyes!” or “is she always this content?” or “she looks a lot like Amy!”. She loves to smile, coo and talk to us. She has become a longer napper and goes to bed very easy. She still sucks her thumb and likes to chew on her tongue.

Tomorrow our sweet girl will be baptized…we do not believe that she is “saved” through this process but it is a covenant between us, our community, and God to raise her to love the Lord. Her best friend, Ainsley (3 months old) will also be baptized and Nate will be baptizing her. This is very meaningful to us as her parents are dear friends of ours. This will be the first baptism Nate “performs”.

In other news, it is hard to believe that five months ago I could barely walk from pregnancy and this morning I ran eight miles! Yes. EIGHT. miles. I started running in March to get into shape since I can’t go back to my gym until Lindsey is 6 months old (for her to go into the childcare there). I asked my sister to create a running plan for me. It was really tough the first few weeks, but I am actually starting to enjoy the running more. I have also officially decided to train (I kind of have been) for the Chicago half marathon in June. Dana and I plan to run it together. A month ago I really thought it would never be possible, but now I think I might be able to pull it off! I have also lost 25 pounds since January. The running has actually stalled my weight loss a bit, but I see a definite change in the muscle tone of my body. So, I have been working hard to take care of myself these past few months.