Four Generations X 3

At Birth with Mom, Nonna, and G-Pa

Six weeks old with Mom, PopPop, and GreatGrandma Wheat

Five months old with Dad, Grandma, and GiGi

- Shutterfly -

I'm an loyal Shutterfly user. Have been for years. Now that I have a baby they're making a killing off me! I've already filled an entire album in Ryan's first three months! What can I say, the kid is adorable. Shutterfly is giving bloggers 50 free cards (click here for details) for doing a little shameless promo, so here it is.

I suppose I have two decisions when it comes to THE card. First, choose a picture. Second, choose a card. So many of both to choose from. This card will be the first Christmas card as a family of 3 (plus one Lazy Mazie, of course) so it's gotta be a good one! Here are a couple of my favorites.

Something Square?

Something Whimsical?

Something Classic?

Click on the above cards to make your own!

I'm leaning towards a Peace and Joy card. Maybe something less traditional. I'm thinking a one picture card this year. Simple. Decisions, decisions.

PlayGroup

Ry has a biweekly playdate with Chloe (2 weeks younger), Bianca (2 weeks older), and Charlie (2 months younger). This week we met at our house where we captured these cuties on camera. Enjoy!

"Ryan and his women (Chloe and Bianca)"

"Ryan, the ladies, and his sidekick, Charlie"

Reminiscing. Video Style.

all things Ryan: 4 months

Time is flying by! Ryan turned 4 months old on October 27th. He weighed in at 15 pounds and measured 25 inches long. The doctor is happy with his growth. While he is a big boy, he's not much of a chub, yet. Overall, he's a very happy baby and constantly cracks me up!

4 Month Chair Pic

Here's what he's been up to this last month....

~He no longer acts like a fish out of water when on his tummy! He still isn't interested in doing push ups and if he gets frustrated on his belly he just puts his head down (what can I say, he's smart). He can now roll both directions (back to belly and belly to back).

~He loves to watch himself in the mirror. Who wouldn't want to look at someone so handsome?

~He is more interested in toys. A friend recently sent him a box of toys and he loves them. Of his favorites is a plush giraffe rattle.

~He is reaching more and grabbing things.

~He loves to suck on his fingers/hands. Sometimes he is actually playing with his tongue! So funny!

~He is much more vocal. He has conversations with himself and he must be pretty funny because he laughs at himself! That brings me to the best sound ever, his giggle!

~His umbilical hernia is sooo much better.

~His head is growing a bit faster than the rest of him and consequently the doc ordered an ultrasound of his noggin. Turns out his head is slightly larger due to the fact he's just so smart (big brains take up a lot of room, ya know).

~He can take or leave bathtime.

~Sleep is all over the place. Most of the time he gets up at least twice during the night.

~He has developed a self soothing hum. He makes the sound when he is sleepy or trying to calm himself down. It is so precious!

~He continues to be the most loved baby ever!