4 Months - James

James is 4 months!  At the doctor today I saw a 3 week old and at a dinner last night saw a 6 week old and they look SO little.  Everyone said "they grow up so fast" and it's so true!

Here's what's new since his 3 month update:

• He now puts EVERYTHING in his mouth.  The doctor said that doesn't necessarily mean he's teething, he just loves putting things in there.

• He loves his reflection in the mirror and gets really excited to play with the baby in the mirror.

• He reaches for everything!

• We turned him around in the Baby Bjorn and took him out of his carseat for walks in the stroller.

• We'll start on rice cereal, he's in the 79% for height, 27% weight, 21% head.. he's a tall skinny boy!!  He's wearing 9 month clothes.

• He's figuring out the different toys, jumperoo, etc.

I did a silly thing, I took James to the doctor because he had woken up from his naps crying.  I know that sounds crazy to take him to the doctor for, but the boy NEVER cries.  So when he was fussy I took him in since it was almost the weekend.  End of the story is there was nothing wrong, I guess he was just unhappy for a couple days.

I think the nurses thought I was crazy.  He was so happy there!

This past week, Dave's parents were in town.  I think James enjoyed
getting spoiled and staying up late :)

Hanging out with grandpa

hanging out with grandma

And now for the pictures..

Helping dad in his workshop.

Smiling for grandma Schatzi.

Big boy in the stroller

1 month!

I can't believe that James is one month already!  A few things about him over the past couple weeks...

He loves his "wub a nub" - that holds his pacifier.

And Sophie the giraffe.

Dave made this for James/me as part of  an anniversary gift.  I LOVE it!!

He's one month old today!!

When James is cranky, we put him in the baby bjorn and it calms him down pretty well.

My parents just got back from Guatemala, and got him these cute letters too!

Flowers for anniversary - Happy 2 years, Dave!

The high school I taught at had graduation, fun!

Grandpa Jim came to town.

Dave did "Murph" on Memorial Day - 1 mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, 1 mile run.

On the way back from Guatemala James and I saw my parents - too cute.

So far it seems the reflux medicine, no dairy no eggs, and more of a sleeping schedule are helping James.  We'll see how he does the rest of today!

James - week 2

He's growing up!

Kisses to the face..oops

Grandma Schatzi

Still love those eyes!

Date night!

He loves Sophie the giraffe

James - week 1

Here are photos of James' first week:

His first day..

Finally meeting grandpa

Curious puppies - but good dogs!!

a week old already!  Look at those long legs!

Cuddling with grandma

I love those eyes

Out walking, the neighbors tell me "it's quite the entourage"

He already loves his pacifier

Lots of wonderful friends and visitors!

Happy dad

more visitors!

headed home!

more visitors

his hands are always by his face!

smiling monkey

cigars and whiskey for the first son/grandson

meeting grandpa