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:

Beach fun!

Brian and I decided to take a last minute trip to the beach last week before I went back to work, and we had a blast on Logan's first vacation!  We went to Orange Beach, Alabama, and we enjoyed lots of quiet time and great seafood while we were there.  Logan seemed to enjoy the trip, and he even slept for a record 7 hours straight on our second night there (and he has not slept that long since!).  He loved taking naps on the beach, and he was so great when we went to dinner, to shop, and everywhere else we took him.  We can't wait to take him back next year as I am sure it will be a whole different experience for all of us when he is 1!

Here are some of my favorite pictures of Logan from the trip:

First Trip to Church

We decided to wait until Logan had gotten his vaccinations at two months of age before taking him to church for the first time because we knew everyone would want to see him and hold him.  And, we were right!  Here he is all dressed up in his "bubble" given to him by his Bess (my Mom)...

I was not ready to try the nursery yet, even though Highpoint's nursery is fabulous.  So, we decided to go to the service and sit in the balcony in case of any outbursts.  Overall, Logan did very well, especially considering the loud music.  I never thought much about how loud it was before, but you think of things differently when you have a two month old baby!  We visited the nursery while we were there and plan to try it in a couple of weeks. 

Brian and I were very blessed to have parents who took us to church regularly and taught us about Christ's love for us.  Logan will also be raised in church, and we are fortunate to have found a church home at Highpoint. 

Two Months Old and Raising a Giant?!?!

Well, maybe not a giant, but we certainly have a big boy!  Logan is two months old today and went for his two month check-up.  Here are his "stats" on his growth:

Height: 25 inches (greater than 97th percentile)

Weight: 15 lbs., 12 oz. (greater than 97th percentile)

Head Circumference: 40 cm (88th percentile)

Yes, our baby is "off the growth charts" for his age according to his doctor.  However, since his height and weight are both at about the same place above the growth chart, he said that Logan is perfectly healthy and proportionate.  This reasurrance from the doctor made for two very happy parents.  Logan also had to get three shots at this visit, which was just as hard on his parents as it was on him!

Here is what Logan has been up to this month:

• Smiling, cooing, and "talking" to us all the time, with his happiest time being about 6:00 a.m. :)
• Making eye contact with his parents and others who talk to him
• Controlling his head movement and holding it up like a champ
• Enjoying "tummy time" and pushing up on his forearms for a very short lengths of time
• Sleeping for about a 4 hour stretch during the early hours of the night
• Continuing to eat about every 3 hours with the exception of the 4 hour stretch when he sleeps

Logan enjoyed another trip to the lake for Labor Day weekend, where he took another boat ride.  Thanks to the Fullers for letting us borrow the infant life jacket!

Logan and I went from the lake to Nashville to stay with my mom (Logan's grandmother) for a couple of nights, and we had a great time!  Brian was even able to join us on the second night when he was working in the Nashville area.  Logan, my Mom, and I spent Tuesday at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art where we enjoyed the Chihuly Exhibit of amazing handblown glass sculptures.  Here are a couple of pictures from the day.  You will notice the handblown glass moon in the background.

We are enjoying our little Logan so much and are settling in as a family together.  We are so blessed to have such a sweet, healthy, happy baby!

Happy Baby!

Logan has been smiling for a while now- mainly in his sleep or when he is really drowsy. On Sunday, we saw a different kind of smile--- I smiled at him, and he smiled back! Those toothless grins really melt your heart :)

Disclaimer: He was dressed by his father...