4 Months

Today Blake is 4 months old. We went to the doctor and he weighs in at a hefty 15 1/2 lbs and is 2 feet long. He has rolled over once and has started giggling. He sleeps in his own room and sleeps from 9:30pm to 7am. He recognizes his Daddy and Mommy and loves giving smiles. He is so precious to us and we can't believe he has been here with us and has changed so much in these past 4 months!! We love him more and more every day.

VideoPalooza

A few clips of Blake just being Blake. He talks, grunts, smiles, and bubbles over with cuteness. Can you stand it?

More male grunts than cute baby talk.

I love how he smiles when he hears my voice or James'.

He loves to talk and is not shy on the smiles!!

This is his sleeping buddy.

Taking a Walk

A couple weeks ago, Blake and I went for a walk. We definitely don't get out for walks as much as I would like but its hard to sometimes when the weather really isn't cooperating. But for this day of our walk it was gorgeously warm and I had Blake facing front for the first time. So far he has just been in his car seat that sits right into the stroller and faces me but I decided to put him out front to see how he liked it. I think he enjoyed seeing everything and not having the sun glaring in his face but I didn't care much for it since I couldn't see him! He wore an adorable hat that his Grandma bought for him which made him even cuter.

Getting ready for our walk



Facing front

He really hates being strapped in and does this everytime I put him in his car seat.

Love the striped hat!

The exciting walk tuckered the little guy out.

Wrapping with Moby

I got this great baby carrier from my sister-in-law, Sarah. Its called a Moby Wrap and has been really helpful on days when I need two hands! I had only used it a couple of times around the house on days when Blake was a bit fussy and just needed to be held close. He seemed to like it. But the real test was when I went to the Museum of Science and Industry on June 1 with my mom, Danielle, and a friend to see the new Harry Potter Exhibit. I brought the stroller and the Moby Wrap because sometimes he gets sick of sitting in the stroller but he is at the age where it still isn't so easy to hold him one handed just yet and the Moby would really help with that. It turned out that it was a necessity because we couldn't bring stollers into the HP exhibit! I was a little bit nervous because he had not been in the Moby for any real length of time and the exhibit would take us at least 45 min to get through but he did great! He loved it and after chilling in it for a while, he fell fast asleep. It was so helpful to use since it kept my hands free and Blake was comfortable in it and I was comfortable wearing it.


Modeling it at home



Full-length view



I used it just yesterday again when James and I went out shopping. He fell asleep in it again as well and it was just really nice to not have to lug the car seat and stroller out and have him want to get out of it anyway. Thanks Sarah for my Moby!!!!

I Wish All Saturdays Were This Perfect

Last Saturday Grandma came over to give some loving to Blake. She works during the week and isn't able to see her grandson as much as she would like. But she was able to come over for a couple of hours on Saturday afternoon after James finished work and we had a wonderful relaxing time. I love having family close by, its so special to see Blake with his grandparents. Moments like this are so precious!! Blake will have what I didn't, close relationships with extended family and I think that is such a blessing.


Wine? check Baby sleeping? check ahhhh relaxation!



Snuggled close to Grandma




Big smiles!


The goslings are out to play and getting bread fed to them

Awww!

Blake loves Grandma

Enjoying the beautiful afternoon

His favorite pasttime at the moment...fingers!

Holding onto his snuggly

Tired baby, cuddly lion

Happy Birthday Lil' Sis!!

Today is the birthday of my little sister, Danielle. Although she is not so little anymore. Its crazy to think how much she has grown in 23 years. She used to be this little scrapper of a kid that begged to play with her older sisters. We deemed her "too young" to play with us for a while. Once we allowed her into our world, the three of us became super close. I have seen her grow from a firecracker as a kid with a spitting hot temper to a mature young lady who doesn't get "throwing-frozen-burritos-angry" too often. :) She is a beautiful woman both inside and out and I count her as one of my best friends as well as a great shopping buddy! I ADORE my little sister and love her so much. Happy birthday Dani! xoxo




(There were actually a few other birthdays I didn't get to in May, like my sister-in-law, niece, and ahem! husband! Happy belated birthday bloggies to all three. Mucho love.)

My little man

I am behind on posting pics. Here are a few and I'll do more later. Conversation is not necessary just ooh and aww over the adorable yumminess that is Blake.


Holding his head up nicely.



A little cross-eyed in this one. :)




Getting ready to sneeze!!





The pudgiest cheeks around. Perfect for kissing.



He's getting so long.

He's so cute when he is sitting.

Looks so grown-up already!

I love the fingers hooked over the nose.

How Do I Love Thee...

...let me count the ways.

I love seeing Blake's developing personality in ways such as these...


1. He is a major snuggle-bunny. He loves getting kisses and being held close. He fell asleep in my arms at a friend's house and she wistfully said she wished her boys did that but the only time they were happy in the cradle-hold was when they were eating.
2. He is such a mellow and easy-going baby. He can be quite serious sometimes as he studies the world around him and its fascinating to see him try to work things out. He is a very happy baby.
3. He can be a big talker and sometimes has to stop in the middle of nursing to "talk" to me for a while before happily going back to eating. He also loves holding my face close and "talking" to me as I am inches away from his face as he is on the changing table.
4. He loves baths and enjoys kicking the water to make big splashes.


His sleeping habits...

1. When he is tired he either needs his pacifier or his thumb to help him fall asleep. I love seeing the pacifier in his mouth as he kinda zones out and sucks on it. He's so cute.
2. He also needs something to hold onto as he falls asleep. He likes either grabbing ahold of his sheets or holding onto a little blanket that he can hold close.
3. When he wakes up he sticks his little butt in the air and strrrretches out his arms. He'll keep his eyes closed for a while as he slowly wakes up but he'll still give me a smile.

His physical features...

1. When he smiles, his face really does light up. His eyes crinkle and he gives a great big wide smile. I love it!
2. His eyes can get really wide as he looks around. Many people compliment him on such big eyes. Color-wise they are turning more hazel.
3. He has great expressions. His little eyebrows wriggle around and he can make the cutest faces.
4. He has a slight dimple on his left cheek when he gives a smirk, that one I can claim as mine.


There are so many other things that I love about my little boy and I know that as he grows, the list will just get longer. Ah, being a Mommy is fantastic.