I'm 4 Months Old, Can You Believe It!?

Happy 4th of July!!

On Friday I got to go to go to my first 4th of July fireworks show. Here is a picture of Joey and I getting ready to go...

Then when dad came home we all piled in the van and drove to Smiley Park. I slept on the way there and during the stroller ride through the park.

Once the fireworks started I woke up, but wasn't scared. I sat on mom's lap and next to Joey while they lit up the sky. I was wide eyed the whole time. I thought they were very pretty. I never cried and mom said that I was brave. It sounded like Joey was having fun too. He was screaming and ooh-ing over every one!

In other news...

I am 17 weeks old now and doing great. Mom weighed me the other day and I was 17 lbs 4 oz. We'll see what I weigh at the doctor next week. Today mom let me try my first rice cereal! (I turn 4 mo. tomorrow!!!) Here are a couple of pictures. I actually ate a couple spoons of it without pushing much out with my tongue. I didn't really think it was all that tasty though. Maybe I can get some oatmeal some time soon!

Also, if you haven't seen me lately, I am losing my hair!! Here are a couple of shots of the back and sides. (No, mom didn't shave me!)

I am also standing up in my exer-saucer and walker now. Here is a shot of me in the basement. I really like them, but Joey tends to either push me around or try to get in the seat with me. It's kind of annoying, but I guess that's just what I'm going to have to deal with!

I'm really drooling and chewing on everything in sight now too. Maybe teeth are coming in, but I hear that they hurt! I take my duck toy and new teethers everywhere I go. The teether is nice because it is cold, but it's a little thick to fit good in my mouth!

This past week we went to the Fort Wayne Zoo again. Toni, Phil, and Alex came with us. Everyone said that I was VERY good. I was passed around a lot, but it was so nice being out of my stroller. I was in it for a while, and here is a cute shot of me...Joey and I have also been making weekly trips to the library for the summer reading program. We bring home huge stacks of books for mom to read to us. Joey even likes reading to me sometimes...

This week dad's Uncle and cousins from Texas are staying with us. Aunt Sarah's wedding is on Saturday. Mom told me that Kelly and Randi, 8 and 6, should be able to occupy Joey and that means that maybe I'll get some extra naps and play time in!!! I don't know what all is going to go on this week, but I have a feeling that we are going to be pretty busy! Tomorrow I also have my 4 month pictures and we're dropping Grandma S. off for a pre-wedding makeover while we are at my photo shoot!! Stay tuned for an update on how those go!

I think that is about all for now. I'm heading to bed...the cousins should be getting here any time!

-Moxon-

(Oh, I forgot to say that my new favorite spot is up on top of the washing machine during the spin cycle! Mom sat me up there today and my leg fat and cheek fat was jiggling all over! Then I stood up and the earthquake made me laugh. She said that if I'm good she'll let me sit up there again some time!)