Guess who's 4 months today?

You, love bug!

This time last year, you were an itty, bitty bean in Mommy's belly. I remember looking at the sonogram and thinking,

"Holy moly, there's a baby in my belly!"

Now I hold you in my arms and think,

"Holy moly, you use to fit in my belly!"

Most importantly, who did I make silly faces with before you?

Priceless.

I love..

Watching you try (& sometimes successfully) shove your fist into your mouth. Because one finger just isn’t enough.

How you’re slowly discovering your feet.

How your face lights up when we lift you into the air. Airplane, Weeeeeeee!!!

Watching your Dwayne “The Rock” impression while showing us how hard you can kick.

How infectious your laugh can be.

Watching your face light up when you see Daddy & Mommy.

Watching you push your feet against the floor as you lay. I can’t wait to see/hear your reaction when you roll over.

Pulling off your sock for bath time, holding it above your head, letting it fall & listening to you laugh on impact.

Listening to you “talk” on our way home from daycare.

Looking back when you stop talking & realize you fell asleep mid-sentence.

Singing “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” when you cry & feel you calm instantly.

The 9th wonder of the world: Your hair.

But most of all, I love being your Mommy. You’re so precious. From your long lashes (that seems to just emerge one day) to your feet (that feel soft as flour) I can’t help but be amazed by you & everything you do.

Hop, Hop, Hoppy First Easter!

Yesterday, after your swimming lesson we went to go visit the Easter Bunny. Mommy sat you on his lap but we couldn't really see your face or cute little outfit. So, we decided to take a picture at home with your own Easter bunny.

Picture perfect.

Happy Easter love bug!

just keep swimming, swimming, swimming

We were very busy this past weekend. On Friday, we made it to the menu tasting! It was nice to do something out of the ordinary and not have to worry about dinner. The food was delicious but the real highlight were the people. It’s always nice when strangers go out of their way to say how cute you are, look at that hair! or just to simply say hello. Usually you smile or coo back. You’re becoming quite the social butterfly!

On Saturday we woke up bright & early for our nature walk.

Nothing says good morning then a nice big stretch!

It was pretty windy so we put you in the stroller. I guess you weren’t too impressed by all the cacti.

So you decided to take a nap. I think you were just saving all your energy for later that day. The real fun began that afternoon. We drove out to Gold Metal Swim School for your very first swimming lesson.

We hoped you would enjoy the lesson but weren’t sure how you would react. Well, guess what?

You loved it.

After a few songs & water games the instructor handed us a swimming noodle. I held you for awhile but finally I (nervously) let you go.

My own little fishy. You did it! You kicked those little legs, sucked on the side of the noodle (very important) & just floated around worry free.

Daddy & I decided to sign you up for lessons. We’re going back on Saturday & it’s Daddy’s turn to play with you. Lucky Daddy.

Weekend low: Mommy was nervous about submerging you under water. Daddy was showing me how to do it & accidently dropped the camera in the pool.

Weekend high: Seeing you in those red Speedos.

I love you sugar plum.
All my hugs & kisses
Mommy

num, num, num

You’ve always loved your hands. Even when you were in mommy’s belly, the dr. would give us an ultrasound & there you were, happily sucking your fingers. After you were born we would swaddle you to sleep, soon after you would wiggle your little fingers free & again, happily suck your fingers.


You’re getting so good at controlling your movements. So good in fact, that you can reach out to, grab & shove objects into your mouth. I say, shove because either your extremely excited to have something new to suck on or you’re attacking all of your blankets, bibs & most of all your toys.

This morning you thought it would be fun to spend some alone time with mommy. So you woke up at 4 am & the fun began. You ate, I got you dressed for the day & you showed Mr. Cow who’s boss.

num, num, num

Today’s low: It’s really, really windy today. Hopefully this doesn’t ruin our plans for tonight. We’re going to a cooking class. Yum!

Today’s high: I’ve never been happier waking up at 4am. Thanks for making mommy smile. How about we do it again, but this time around 6am?

I love you pumpkin butt
All my hugs & kisses
Mommy

~lucky number 27~

Not only is your birthday on December 27th but Daddy’s is March 27th, Grandma Jackson is May 27th & cousin Alexis is August 27th. Now that is one special number!

This past Friday was Daddy’s 30th birthday. Even if we count all your fingers & toes that wouldn’t reach the number 30. So this was a very special, very BIG birthday for Daddy.

When we started dating we talked about kids. Not necessarily with each other but what we wanted in our future . Daddy wanted to be trying or have a baby by the time he was 30. Well little did he know at the time we would get married, I would get pregnant & you were be here to celebrate! See, you were thought of & loved way before you were born.

Daddy loved the present you picked out for him. He can’t wait to watch Madagascar: Escape to Africa with you. What’s your favorite animal? The giraffe with his long neck? Or how about the penguins? Do you like the way they walk?

Before we headed out for dinner I tried to get a quick picture. You decided your profile needed some attention.
After our delicious dinner the waiter brought a brownie with whip cream & a sparkler to celebrate. As soon as you saw the sparkler you didn’t look away until the flame went out. I think you’re going to like the 4th of July. Everyone carries a sparkler to celebrate.

After desert I tried again to take a daddy & son picture. You were a little more willing.

Not only did we celebrate daddy’s birthday but Grandma Jackson & Steve came down to visit & celebrate with us.

You loved all the attention Grandma Jackson gave you. She couldn’t believe how big you’ve gotten in 3 short months. On Monday you spent the full day with Grandma Jackson while Daddy & I went to work. She said you were a very good baby. You let out a very loud hiccup toward the end of the day. It was so loud you scared yourself & got upset. Poor baby.

But throughout the morning & day you smiled, told Grandma Jackson stories & showed her how hard you can kick. How fun! She even brought you some goodies during her visit. A dancing singing bunny for Easter, a couple of new outfits & a Bumbo!

We tried the Bumbo out but you’re not quite ready to sit up on your own. That’s ok, you had just as much fun sitting up with Grandma Jackson’s help.

Now, that's a happy baby!

The weekend low: Daddy is still sick. He can’t wait until he’s all better so he can kiss you all over!

The weekend high: Watching your reaction to the dancing bunny. I’ll have to take a picture next time. You looked so surprised it was singing & dancing just for you!

~blog changes~

Hello Cameron's fan club :)
Just a little heads up. I've decided to write the same way I did in my pregnancy journal. I plan to one day print out Cameron's blog & want it to be directed toward him. Thanks for being interested in our days & leaving love comments. It's nice to see just how many fans Mr. Cameron has. ;)

xoxoxo
Brandy