My Ray of Sunshine!

Where have these 4 months gone! It is amazing how fast time is flying by. I wish I could freeze it at times but I know that I would miss out on other great memories. Rayni is growing so fast! Everyone is noticing and can't believe all the milestones she has already accomplished. Our little bug is rolling over and holding her entire chest up when on her tummy, She has discovered her voice, she has two teeth,she is so alert and observant, she sleeps through the night, and just the other day she got her knees tucked up under her belly. I keep telling her to stop... but she has already started to not listen to her mama... little stinker.

She has brought so much joy to our lives and has taught us so many lessons. We have learned to be more patient with her, each other, and everyone else around us. We have learned to not worry and stress about things that we can't control. Our new family saying "It is what it is"! We, or I, have learned that I can't be perfect... it's ok if the dishes aren't done and the laundry is building. I would much rather be soaking up everything I can with my girl than having the cleanest house on the block.

I love this quote from president Thomas S. Monson: “Rather than dwelling on the past, we should make the most of today, of the here and now, doing all we can to provide pleasant memories for the future…If you are still in the process of raising children be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled, will disappear all too soon, and that you will, to your surprise, miss them, profoundly.” 

  Zach and I try to show Rayni how much we love her every day. we are big TV watchers and there have been so many times that the TV has been turned off just so we could stare at our angel. There are so many things that we have done without because we love our little family and we love to be together.

 Another great quote by President Monson: “To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. They are so precious. Let them know. Call upon our Heavenly Father for help as you care for their needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them.”

Not only is Miss Rayni Loved by her parents but she is loved by so many around her. She has such wonderful grandparents that love and support her. Her grandparents that live in Idaho (Zach's dad and step mom) call and ask about her and made a couple of trips up to see her. Zach's mom and step dad that make Sunday dinner for us (even though she can't enjoy that yet)And My mom and dad, Grammy Lou and Poppy,That are more than willing to spend time and watch her for us so we can go out every once in a while. She has a great Grandma that we call Grammy Rayni (who Rayni was named after) that just can't seem to get enough of her. She has given Rayni a book that she loves when I read it to her... trying to grab the pictures and hitting the book with excitement and a lamb that she loves to give kisses to. She has only seen her grandma Wangsgaard once... but can't wait to get to know her more. She has a loving uncle Bubba who is in the Philippines on a mission right now that asks about her in all of his letters. She will get to see him for the first time on mother's day when we skype with him. She has a sweet Uncle Ray Ray that loves to hold her and play with her. She has an 3 (one technically a cousin but we call aunt Kila) aunties in Oregon that are always asking about her and praying for her. An uncle that is proud to serve our country to keep her safe. Two auntie M's that are her mommy's connected at the hip best friends/cousins/sister that just love and adore her. And lots lots more cousins, aunts, and uncles that love to squeeze and kiss her. She is one lucky girl to have such a wonderful family that can't get enough of her!

Some of the nick-names she has gotten over the past couple of months:
Grammy Lou- Miss Rayni Lou Hoo
Poppy- Peanut
Daddy- Rayni woo
Mommy- punkin pie, muffin,love, and most favorite Lou Lou
 Because I started calling her Lou Lou she loves me to sing the song to her "Lou Lou skip to my Lou"

 her stats:
24 1/2 inches long (90th)
12.15 pounds (25th)

Iwas worried about the weight but the Dr. said that she eats plenty and that she has the chunker chunk (what mama calls it) on her so she is just going to be one tall skinny thing.

Some sweet things about her: She loves loves loves hands. Any time she is fussy we put our hands in front of her and she loves to explore them. She is always hanging on to either our hands or our shirts when we are holding her. She loves to suck on her toes she still loves to sing She has become quite the chatter box and loves to tell stories.

Here are some pictures to enjoy over the past month:

Growin into the hat her Grammy Lou gave her

So wishing she could take a bite out my Popsicle

Loving the beautiful blankie that her Grammy Lou made her

Lovin her some Daddy time. (One of my favs, wish you could hear their conversation through the picture)

oh...oh.. almost there

Wow! what just happened?

Sometimes she just wants to be held no matter what we are doing. daddy helping her be happy!

Can not stand how much I just love this picture!!!

Just love the sleepy face!

Watchin the Jazz game with daddy

HEHEHE!!! Fun times getting ready for bed:)

my little toe sucker:)

Love my baby!!!