4 months

We are a few weeks past four months, but Trippy Skippy had his four month check up yesterday, and I was holding out on posting until I had all of his stats.

He had his second round of shots.  They went about as well as you would expect.  He screamed in agony.  Oh how his "hurt" cry breaks my heart.  :-( Really, all of his cries do.  I tolerate the other ones rather well.  I can even ignore them if need be.  This cry, the cry of pain, KILLS me. I can't help but cry myself as his sweet little face looks up at me with tears streaming down his face.  It is horrible, but it is necessary. 

There isn't any question where Kenny and I fall on the vaccine issue. We both feel very strongly about their importance. While I hate seeing Tripp cry out in pain, the vaccines he is receiving are so much more important and vital to his health. So I get over myself and do what I/we feel is best for him.

Tylenol and liquid gold did the trick to calm him down and he was happy as a clam the rest of the day.  So glad the pain is short lived.

Here are the stats!

Weighing in at 15 lbs .04 ounces  (just above the 25th percentile for boys)
Height 25 & 3/4 inches (just about the 75th percentile!  Oh yeah.)  He may not look like me, but I can at least claim the height comes from the Mayfield side.
Head circumference: 16 inches (25th percentile)

Other Milestones:

He has discovered his feet and boy parts, and he enjoys grabbing both of them. Typical boy.
Laughing and Babbling are continuing to increase.
Rolling from front to back
Supported Sitter!

Hope everyone has a happy Friday!

Here is our little ham.

First Snow!

This past weekend we headed up to Clingman's Dome and Newfound Gap to play in the snow with Tripp for the first time. We had fun and Tripp slept 90% of the time.  It was really windy up at Clingman's Dome, so we were really glad that Tripp had a snowsuit to wear.  The wind took his breath away when we pulled him out of the car. Once he was snuggled in his baby carrier he passed out and slept the entire hike. 

Here are some pictures from the day.

I love where we live!

Hanging out with Amanda.

First time laying in the snow!

A brave Amanda at the top of Clingman's Dome

The boys on the trail.

Enjoying the view.

Ole'

In case you haven't seen this gem on Facebook, here is our little guy enjoying his first wedding. :-)

Our little Mexican Burrito!

We may have had too much fun with him while he was sleeping.

And for the new moms out there......the velcro swaddle from HALO is the best thing ever.  If I had to pick one baby necessity this would be it.

Fine, diapers might be the best, but after that it is this swaddle.  I don't think we would survive without it.  He doesn't love being put into it, but once he is snug as a bug he is out! Highly recommend it. :-)

Happy Halloween!

Sorry I am getting this post up a week late!

I love this time of year.  Crisp air, fall leaves, hot coffee, football...the list goes on and on. It is the start to a season full of parties and good times with family and friends.

It is definitely a busy time of year, but we love it! 

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!  We really enjoyed having a little one to dress up and take silly pictures of this year!

Here are some picture highlights of our little pumpkin and lobster.