4 month checkup

Blake had his 4 month checkup yesterday.  It's so cool to see how much he has grown, and boy has he........well, except for his head.  He's in the 50th percentile for weight (15 lbs. 4 oz) and 25th for height, but only in the 3rd percentile for his head!!  I think it's safe to say that he doesn't have his daddy's head :)  I made sure Daddy was able to come to this appt. since Blake would be getting shots again and it was so hard watching him cry during them last time.  Here's a picture to show you Blake's reaction during the shots....

 NO TEARS!  He hardly even made a frown.  He just kind of looked at the nurse and went on with his business.  I know it sounds mean, but I was kind of looking forward to catching that pitiful, but oh so cute face babies make when they are really sad.  Once again he didn't want to perform in front of the camera.  The only time he cried while we were there was when we went to put him in his car seat...go figure!  

A visit with my cousin!

Cousin Ethan came to visit this week!  They both seemed pretty interested in each other.  Blake, who is about 2 months older, loved looking at and trying to grab Ethan.  Blake taught Ethan how to squeal and Ethan tried teaching Blake how to grow some hair, but so far Ethan has his beat on that for sure!  Come back soon Ethan!

Are you sure your only 4 months old?

Yes, this is Blake sitting on the floor (with his boppi around him for support)!  He will be 4 months old in a few days and AMAZES me with his strength.  Babies don't typically sit until about 6 months.  He can't sit on his own yet, but with just a little support so he doesn't tumble backwards he IS able to sit up. It looks like in the picture that he is leaning on the couch, but the couch is actually a few feet away from him.  He is doing that on his own! Excuse the spit up on his face, I wanted to snap a picture before it was too late.  He LOVES this book too.  I can't remember who got it for him, but THANK YOU to whoever did, it is one of his faves!

Tummy time

Blake LOVES tummy time! I let him play this morning while I put some laundry away...

And when I came back......................

Say cheese!

Blake smiles all the time, but we have the hardest time catching them on the camera.  As soon as we pull it out he quits smiling and looks away from us (maybe because everyday of his life so far has been like a photo shoot).  Daddy caught this gummy grin while Blake was playing on the floor with his reindeer from Great Grandma Vertrees.

Oskee-wow-wow

We went to the Illini/Michigan game this past week.  It was freezing outside, but we had a ton of fun at the game!  Blake got to stay with Aunt Jen and Uncle Matt while we went to the game.  Although Blake didn't come with us to the game, he still rocked his Illini gear (thanks Aunt Jen and Uncle Matt!).  I have no idea what oskee-wow-wow means, but they sang it repeatedly throughout the game.  Anybody know what that means?

Christmas babes!

We had Christmas for my family at our house this year.  This was Blake and Ethan's first Christmas!  My sister brought Santa hats for them and we couldn't pass up this photo op........