Happy Four Months, Ian!

Dear Ian,

Time sure does fly!  It seems like I just wrote that you were turning 2 months, and now you're 4 months!  I just can't believe how much joy you've brought daddy and I since you arrived in the world.  We have had so much fun watching you reach little milestones.

The most fulfilling thing that you've done thus far is show us your big, beautiful smile...and laugh.  We will pretty much do ANYTHING to get you to give a full belly laugh!  It is so precious and we can't help but want more and more.  You've started to spend quite a bit of time on your belly, and you're holding up your head really well!  You love to play on your activity mat and grab at all of your toys.  Sometimes, you arch your back and push yourself around with your legs.  Recently, you've started to enjoy your Jumperoo.  We have to put a box underneath you because your legs don't quite touch the ground, but it is so much fun to watch you act "grown up" because you can stand and bounce.  You also "talk" all of the time!  It is so adorable to watch you babble on and on...you seem to know exactly what you're wanting to say.  Some of your favorite "games" are hold mommy's hands and act like you're riding a horse, play patty-cake with your feet, and have daddy bounce your bottom on the bed and move your legs.  Oh...I can't forget....you LOVE having your clothes off!  If you are crying, we can almost always lighten your mood by taking off your pants.  Ha!

The last 2 months have included some big "firsts."  In November, we celebrated your first Thanksgiving in Enid with family.  This was the first time that mommy's extended family got to see you, and everyone thought you were so cute!  We also celebrated your first Christmas in Enid and in Norman. You were so spoiled with love and gifts!  Mommy and daddy had a fun time opening your presents.  You are set on clothes and toys for a LONG TIME! You were definitely the center of attention at the holiday gatherings.  Your Aunt Heddie and Aunt Kellie fought over who could hold you more!  They adore you so much!  Over New Years, we traveled to Kansas City to see Uncle Alan and Carrie.  This was your longest car ride to date, and...you did great!  You had a hard time "finding your groove" at a strange, new location, but we had a lot of fun.  Uncle Alan and Carrie gave you a handsome outfit for Christmas, and this happened to be what you wore for your 4 month pictures.

Physically, you are growing like a weed!  Your hair is coming in more and more, and it's funny because you and daddy have the same hairline.  Surprisingly, your hair is darker than we expected, but it lays down perfectly!  You are also long and lean.  At your 4 month appointment, you were 14 lbs 10 oz (45% - doubled your birth weight), 25.6 inches long (72.8%), and head circumference was 20%.  Daddy took you to your doctor's appointment and said that you were such a brave big boy for your shots.

Our daily routine is becoming more and more comfortable.  Mommy goes to work Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.  You spend lots of time with Daddy when he's home, and when he has to work, you go to Miss Mikah's house!  You have a lot of fun seeing her and playing with Silas and Karly.  We are so thankful and blessed to have such a great friend watch you.  It sure is nice to know that you're safe and well taken care of when we're at work.

Ian, our love for you grows more and more each day.  We can't wait to see what the future holds!  We thank God everyday for blessing us with you!

Love, 

Mommy and Daddy

January 23, 2010 - 4 Months

Pics by Jenny Myers