Bath time cuteness

I just had to post this picture of Logan taking a bath.  He is quickly outgrowing his infant tub, and soon we will be moving him to the big tub.  For now, he definitely enjoys making a mess of the kitchen by kicking and splashing water everywhere.  I'm sure we will embarass him with this picture in front of his prom date in about 16 years... I just love those sweet baby fat rolls!

5 Months Old!

Where has the time gone?  Our sweet boy is 5 months old!  This has been a very busy month for us as we celebrated Logan's first Thanksgiving, and we participated in Highpoint's Family Dedication service.  Logan is still growing (and growing and growing), and we estimate that he weighs about 25 pounds and is about 29 inches long.  Our big boy is already wearing size 18 months clothes! 

Here are some exciting things Logan has been doing this month:

• Sitting independently for at least a minute or so
• Growing teeth- he got his first one at 4 1/2 months! 
• Rolling over from back to tummy all the time- even in his sleep
• Squealing and talking with new sounds and starting to combine consonants and vowel sounds
• Eating rice cereal and oatmeal and loving it
• Becoming more interested in what we are eating- he just stares at us!
• Grabbing his feet
• Smiling and laughing a lot- his favorite game is peek-a-boo

It is hard to believe we have been blessed to have Logan in our lives for 5 months already!  We are looking forward to his first Christmas and spending lots of time with family over the next month.

Family Dedication

Last Sunday, we have the privilege of participating in Highpoint Church's Family Dedication service.  During the service, we made a commitment to raise Logan in a Godly family.  We made four commitments during the service:

1. Ground Logan in truth.
2. Ground Logan in God's grace.
3. Ground Logan in integrity.
4. Guide Logan with legacy.

Earlier this year our teaching pastor, Andy Savage, lead a series entitled 7000 days.  We had the honor of hearing this series before Logan's birth, and I think it is something every parent should hear.  The series can be viewed online: imperfect.tv

Here is a great picture of my Grandmother (Logan's Great Grandmother) and Logan after the dedication service.  So sweet!

Fun with Solid Foods

When Logan turned four months old, we decided he was ready to try rice cereal.  He met all of requisite criteria for starting solid foods, including being able to sit well with support, opening mouth when food is offered, and showing interest in what we are eating.  And, he loved it!  About a week later we tried oatmeal, and he loved it even more.  He even squealed after his first bite!  Who knew making such a mess would be so much fun.

We have recently added a second daily cereal feeding, and we plan to add fruits and veggies around six months.  We cannot wait to see how he reacts!

Here is a sweet photo of Logan trying to eat his oatmeal and his hand at the same time...  I love those big brown eyes!

4 Months Old!

Our sweet baby is growing up- Logan turned four months old on November 8th!  He is growing and changing everyday, and we are amazed at all of the new things he does. We visited Logan's pediatrician for his four month check up, and we found out that Logan is continuing his trend of being "off the growth charts" (greater than 97 percentile).  Here are his measurements from his four month check up.

Height: 27 3/4 inches (greater than 97th percentile)

Weight: 21 lbs., 10 oz. (greater than 97th percentile)

Head Circumference: 17.5 inches (greater than 97th percentile)

This month, even Logan's head circumference is off of the growth charts!  The best we can tell, he is about the size of an average 12 month old.  He mainly wears 12 month size clothes, and he appears to be about the size of several 12 month old babies we have been around recently.  If Logan continues this trend, he will be tall like his Daddy!

Here is what Logan has been up to this month:

• "Talking" and even "singing" back to me when I sing his favorite songs: Itsy Bitsy Spider, Jesus Loves Me, and You Are My Sunshine
• Making the sweetest squealing noises when he is happy
• Smiling and laughing all of the time, especially when we make eye contact with him and tickle him
• LOVING his jumparoo--- it is the funniest thing we have ever seen, and he can really jump high!
• Rolling over from his tummy to his back
• Getting stronger every day and constantly improving his control when it comes to standing and sitting with support
• Becoming more aware of his surroundings
• Enjoying eating rice cereal every night before bed- he eats every bite that we fix! 
• Putting everything in his mouth- his favorite things include rattles, burp cloths, and blankets
• Outgrowing his clothes almost faster than he can wear them!

It seems as though Logan is doing something new every day.  Today, for example, he was trying to move his legs in a crawling motion when we put him on his stomach.  I'm sure he won't actually be mobile for at least a couple of months, and that is definitely OK with us.  We need a little more time to prepare ourselves and our home for a crawling baby!

The photo in this post was taken when Logan was 3 1/2 months old by Lisa McAdoo.

Logan Meets Bill Haslam and Impromptu Family Photos

Brian turned the big 3-0 on October 11, and we decided to go to Chattanooga the following weekend to visit some friends.  It was my first time to leave Logan overnight, and my Mom graciously offered to keep him.  They had a great time!  I also made it OK and had a great time with my hubby; although, I only let Brian take me away from Logan for one night :)

Mom and Logan got to meet Bill Haslam (who is running for TN governor) at a Nashville Republican Women event.  My grandfather (Papa, my Mom's father, who is very much a Democrat) insists that my Mom is trying to brainwash Logan by taking him to this Republican event before he is even 4 months old!  However, Brian certainly agrees with my Mom in the political arena and was thrilled she got the following photo.  As for me, I try to stay out of political discussions- especially with family members.  The picture is cute no matter which side of the fence you are on...

When we returned on Sunday, a friend of my Mom's was taking some photos of sweet Logan.  So, of course, Brian and I jumped right in.  Here are some of those photos:

This last picture was not posed--- I think Logan was trying to grab my hair and was hitting me in the face, and this is the picture that happened.  It looks like Logan is happy about whatever is going on!

3 Months Old!

Technically this post is a little late... Logan turned three months old on October 8.  However, since returning to work at the beginning of the month, I have had very little time for blogging!

Logan's next check up will be at 4 months, but we do not have to see a doctor to know our baby boy is growing fast!  We estimate his weight to be approximately 19 pounds and his length at least 27 inches.  He is one tall boy, and he is changing all the time. 

Some of the new developments in Logan's life over the last three months include:

• Grabbing everything in sight- with his favorite items being his Mom's hair and jewelry, toys on his Baby Einstein playmat, and burp cloths
• "Talking" to anyone who will listen, and he is loud!
• Kicking his legs and moving his arms like it is his job
• Smiling a lot- especially when people look him in the eye
• Loving tummy time and working really hard to roll over (although he has not done it yet!)
• Preferring to sit up in your lap rather than be held like a "baby"
• Drooling like crazy, which his Mom thinks is a result of teeth soon to come
• Sleeping for seven straight hours most nights

Logan is such a sweet, happy baby, and we love him so much!  Here are some pictures from Logan's third month: