4 month Dr Appt

Our little boy is getting so big! He just had his 4 month doctor's appointment and he is doing great! He weights 14lbs 15 oz and is 24 3/4 inches long. He had to get two shots but took them like a champ. Parker loves his new exersaucer and his feet now touch the ground. He is also putting everything in his mouth.

As you can see he is so happy. This is how he is the majority of the time. We are very lucky to have such a happy baby.
Below is a video of Parker doing tummy time on his Nap Nanny. Grandma Gibbs bought this for him and it's been very useful. We is so strong and loves to be on his belly.

So Big! 4 months old!

Where has the time gone? Parker is 4 months old! Well, technically he will be on 3/20 but I am trying to stay ahead of the game. Here are all of the things he has been doing:

- rolling over (back to front and front to back)
- grasp toys, they go straight to his mouth!
- he is following people with his eyes
- he is a "supported sitter", as categorized by Gerber!
- smiling and laughing (as you can see from the pics above)
- he is screeching with joy (very high pitch and funny)
- he loves kisses! :)

Ray just returned from a 5 day trip to Atlantic City. Parker and I spent the night with Poopa and Grandma Terry. This was Parker's first sleep over and he did great. I on the other hand was affected by the different bed and day light savings. Needless to say I didn't get much sleep. I am so grateful that my parents were there to help me through. Ray had a great time and came home with a little more than what he left with. Always a good thing! :)

I have heard from many of you that you love Parker's videos! We take a lot of them and selecting the best ones for you to view is hard. Below is a video of Parker in his Bumbo sucking on Ray's hand. He is crazy! :)

We hope everyone is doing well!

Highchair & rolling over

Parker tried out his highchair last week & loved it! He has been sitting with us while we eat & providing the entertainment! :)

Ray tried out the carrier...

Poor Parker! He is all swaddled up & no where to go. He is changing so much!

So Big! Loving his Bumbo...

Don't you love his cute scarlet & gray outfit!?! We had this outfit in the closet & had to get it on him before it was too small. He is quickly growing out of the Carter's 3 month sleepers. Side-note: I hate the sizing differences between stores! Just like for adults, every store is different! But I can try stuff on, it's a little hard to try things on a baby (and not get slobber on it)! Anyway, he is smiling, laughing and wanting to sit up. We are loving every minute!


Ray noticed that Parker kept trying to sit up while we were holding him so he busted out the Bumbo! Parker loves his new little place to sit and watch the big screen TV! We put him against the couch (like the pic above) so if his head leans back he has more support. He actually does really well. His personality comes out more and more each week.

Our alternative work schedule has been working out great. We seem to have a schedule down and Parker loves spending time with mommy and daddy. Last week was my birthday so the Hix Family watched Parker so Ray and I could go to dinner. We ended up going to Smokeybones and it was so nice to have some alone time. Parker enjoyed his time with the Hix family. Keegan was talking to Parker and making him laugh. Carter doesn't really know what to think of Parker but is very excited to spend the summer with him.

We are so lucky to be surrounded with such supportive family and friends! It really does take a village to raise a baby. Thank you for being part of our "village"! :)

13 weeks: Bath Time & Sleeping

So when do you start using months instead of weeks? Well, I think I am there. People have been looking at me weird when I say" Yeah, he is 13 weeks". So I am going to just switch to months now... :) I will keep posting each week new pics and some videos.

Have I mentioned how much Parker loves bath time? He loves to be in the water splashing and playing. Below is a video of a Friday night bath. I cannot wait for the summer to get here so we can go to the pool! He is going to be a water baby for sure!!

We are so lucky that Parker is sleeping through the night. He will eat around 8:30pm, go down around 9pm and will wake up around 5:30-6am! In the morning I feed him before I go to work so this schedule is working out great! I put him back in bed and then he will sleep until around 9am for Daddy. That is when Ray and Parker start their day together. The schedule is working out for all of us. We are so very lucky to have such a happy baby!