4 Months Old

4 Months Old!

Mr. John holding me!

Several of Daddy's co-workers

Mr. Verle holding me!

I love reading my books!

We've had another busy week here, visiting with friends and doing stuff around the house. Madison turned 4 months old on Saturday! We just can't believe how quickly she's growing. On Friday morning, I took her to Mark's office at Exxon so he could "introduce" her (i.e. "show her off") to Daddy's co-workers. We had a lot of fun. That afternoon, we took her to the Pediatrician's office for her 4 mo. checkup. She did so well when getting her shots! Again, she cried for only 10 seconds, then was all smiles...especially for her Daddy. She's Daddy's girl, for sure...he loves it, too. Since she was born, she has gained over 10 lbs (that's right - she now weighs 15 lb 11 oz!) and has grown 7" taller (now at 25 1/4")! She is definitely on the charts now! She's reaching all developmental milestones appropriately, so we are all so proud of her. We had a low-key weekend, which we very much welcomed! Mark rode his bike for 30 miles (no thanks) with friends Saturday morning and then we ran errands, went out to lunch, walked around a couple nearby lakes and watched a movie. Madison ran a fever post-shots, but is feeling much better today. Once again, she received very good reports for good behavior today in Sunday School... :) Madison is trying her hardest to still turn over on her own...she almost has it!! Also, we are beginning solid foods now...rice cereal to start with...she's cried the whole way through each time. Oh well, she'll get used to it soon! Mark's parents fly in this Thursday, so we're gearing up for that. They'll be here for the neighborhood Halloween party and the "Parent/Child committment ceremony" at church on Sunday. They haven't seen Mad since she was 3 weeks old, so they're in for a treat!

Big News in the family...Congratulations to my cousin Nicole and her husband Patrick, who just found out they are pregnant!!! Due in June!!! We are so excited for them!