Dayton: 4 Months

This has been a full and packed month! Dayton took his first plane ride to Tulsa and was dedicated. He's growing like a weed and had a great check up with Dr. Davis.

Here are his stats for the month:

Weight: 13 lbs 7.5 oz
Length: 24.5 in
Head Circumference: 41.5 cm

Here's a look at what you've been up to this month:

-You love to have little conversations with mommy and daddy. We practice the alphabet and associating words, all the names of our family members, and silly little phrases.

-Your favorite song is still the honey bunch song. Mama loves to sing this to you in the car in the mornings.

-You had many firsts this month. Your first plane ride. Success! You were the best little baby. Everyone around us couldn't believe how happy you were (and quiet). You found your toes and haven't let go since! You had your first taste of sold food. We are trying out Earth's Best Whole Grain Oatmeal mixed with mama's milk. You love it and squeal for more when it's all gone. Your first successful bumbo time. You weren't wanting much to do with the bumbo seat, but now you are really enjoying it. You play with all your little animal babies and toys on the tray.

-We were so blessed to have Pa dedicate you while we were in Oklahoma! It was such a sweet moment for us all to share. We feel so blessed to have you and believe that by giving you back to God he will do great things with your life!

-You still aren't a fan of tummy time. We are actively working on it though!

-Teething is upon us. You're a trooper, but have had a couple of rough days. It just means extra snuggles for mama.

Here are pictures from this month:

Visiting with Anna and Grayson.

 Hanging out by the pool with Aunt Minda and Connor.

The two tinies.

My sweet family after Dayton's Dedication.

Meeting your almost birthday twin (off by 2 days), Caia.

Toes!

So relieved that Daddy survived the Tough Mudder.

Food might as well be cocaine to you. Delish!

Love,

Mama

Oklahoma 4th of July

Dayton took his first big trip! He rode on an airplane and changed time zones. He did it with such ease we (and everyone around us) couldn't even believe it! A happy little traveler to say the least.

We had such a wonderful time in Oklahoma with my family! We met our sweet new nephew, Connor, and Dayton got to meet his older cousins, Graham and Claire. Of course, seeing Nana and Pa is always a highlight! We just couldn't have been happier to spend our summer holiday anywhere else.

Meeting this little peanut makes me happy!!!

Loved seeing our sweet friends, The Gundys

I love this sweet girl

See what I mean?

Nana and Dax! Yay!!!!!

Graham is so big. I can't even handle it.

My love.

Dayton and Uncle Rod

Pa and Claire Bear!

Making ice cream on the 4th.

Aunt Minda and Dayton

Our Tulsa Zoo outing -Dayton's really happy, can't you tell?

My dad dedicating Dayton! Such a privilege to have him dedicate our sweet boy to the Lord!

 A few family pictures.

Dayton: Three Months

We have hit the three month growth spurt. Our skinny baby isn't so skinny anymore!

We don't head to see Dr. Davis again until 4 months, but we did our own weight check.

Approximate weight: 11.5 lbs

Here's what we've been up to this month:

-Mommy went back to work this month, so now you're spending the day with your Nana Jan! Mommy drops you off and daddy picks you up. Mommy misses you so much, but Nana Jan sends me pictures at work of all the fun you're having!

-You nurse before we leave the house and then you eat 4.5 oz of mommy's milk every two hours (5 feedings). After daddy brings you home, you nurse 2-3 more times before going to bed.

-You go to sleep between 8:00 and 8:30 pm and I have to wake you up no later than 6:30 am to get out the door on time. Sometimes you fuss for your paci around 4:30 am, but are quickly back to sleep.

-You are so close to rolling over from tummy to back! We are ready to video at all times!

-Giggles, laughter and smiles! Everything we do is funny, and you're almost ticklish!

-We introduced a rattle to you and you just love to flail your arms with it in hand.

-You are also so fond of your turtle tunes. You love to hug his neck because it's so skinny and hear all the fun notes and songs he plays.

-You helped daddy celebrate mommy's birthday, and helped mommy celebrate daddy's first father's day!

-Bath time is tearless!!! It's now a fun and relaxing time!

-Tummy time is getting better though you still have your moments. You love to look in the mirror, make faces and talk to yourself. Who is that person in the mirror?

-We are almost strictly using cloth diapers at home now. We love how soft and comfy they are, and they're pretty cute on your buns, too! Our choice for cloth diapers are the bumGenius Freetime All-in-Ones. Maintenance has been pretty easy, especially now that we have a diaper spray for those dirty (aka: not wet) ones.

-You became a big cousin twice this month! Once on May 30th when baby Jackson was born (daddy's side), then again on June 21 when baby Connor was born (mommy's side). It will be so fun for you to have two cousins your age!

Here are a few more pictures from this month (some of these are duplicates of from previous posts):

{Meeting Jack}

{On your way to your first day at Nana Jan's}

{Photo shoot with Jack}

{Snuggling with daddy}

{Hanging out with mommy after work} 

{Front porch napping}

We love you to pieces, Bunny!!!! 

Stephanie