Your 4th month has definitely been the best month so far! You are becoming such an independent little man! You always have a smile on your face and you LOVE being in new places. I never have to worry if you are happy or not, which is such a good feeling for a mommy to have. You had so many new developments this month and it was so fun to be able to experience all those "firsts" with you.
- During your first 3 months you were in love with your tongue. No matter what you were doing, your tongue was always out. This month, your tongue doesn't seem as important to you.
- This month you decided that you didn't always need your binkie and will very rarely have it in your mouth. When you get sleepy, you will start rubbing your eyes and then you will suck your thumb to fall asleep.
- You are a very observant little boy. You love new situations and environments, but are very careful to study them before you show your personality. This is very much like the Grable side of the family. Once you feel comfortable in your new environment, you are very outgoing!
- Length - 24.5 inches - 50th percentile
- Weight - 15lbs 2oz - 50th percentile
- Head - 43 cm - 50th percentile
During your 4th month you were able to hang out with so many of our friends at all the many barbeques that took place. Here you are with Daddy, Rachel Hurst and Jason Carver.
You absolutely LOVE your Grandma Barton. We usually go to her place for Sunday dinner, but on July 4th, she came to our place to have dinner and watch fireworks. This was the very first time you got to see fireworks and your daddy wanted you to be able to enjoy them. So, we had to start early, while it was light, so that you could see some before you went to bed.
You and your Daddy are such outdoors boys. You love to just lay on a blanket outside and look at everything! Therefore, we thought it would be perfect to take you hiking up Milcreek Canyon. We bought this nifty carrier so that you could see exactly where we were hiking. We put a blanket over your legs so that you wouldn't get sunburned.
As I have said before, your Daddy loves bath time more than anyone in the family. Daddy decided that you need to experience your first bubble bath. You definitely enjoyed it and had so much fun! This was the first time that you laughed and played through your bath.
You and Daddy love to take afternoon naps together, especially when they happen outside!
Mommy has every Friday off and enjoys sleeping in. When Daddy gets up, he brings you into sleep with Mommy for the rest of the morning. This is one of the BEST parts about being your Mommy. I love our mornings together!
You love playing under your play gym. You love all the toys that hang down and the mirror that you get to look at yourself in. It is so much fun to watch you play under this gym. When you look in the mirror, you make different facial expressions and then laugh at yourself. You are such a character. During this month, you were able to grab and play with your toys! The best part is that you discovered the froggie sings when you pull on him. You are loving your new found freedom.
You can roll-over now! You are such an independent little man. Now you have the ability to get in the best sleeping positions. This was the first time you rolled over in your crib to sleep on your tummy. Once you figured this out, you are all over your crib. I start you out on your back at the bottom of your crib and you end up on your tummy at the top. You are so dang cute!
Your Grandma Barton found this cool floating tube that you can sit in while Daddy or I paddle you around the pool. You are such a stud!
Grandma Barton got this cool jumper for you to play in at her house. You don't quite get the concept of jumping, but you love spinning around in circles.
You had one favorite toy during this month and it was definitely your Cookie Monster. He goes everywhere with you!
How great is life when you figure out that you have feet and toes!
As a family we went up to the Palmer's cabin for a weekend getaway. Jared and Melissa's family absolutely LOVES babies, so you and Hilary got to hang out with the family while Mommy and Daddy went on a 4-wheeler ride. Lucas, I love your daddy so much and love being able to spend time with him. I hope that we can always show you what a strong relationship we have.
It took Grandpa Grable a little while to feel comfortable holding you. He just felt that you were too fragile and was a little nervous with how small you were. Well, this month he over came that feeling and loves to hang out with you. Whenever we go over to Grandpa and Grandma Grable's, Grandpa immediately asks where you are. In the below picture, he is walking you around the backyard teaching you all about the plants that he is growing. Grandpa Grable has a passion for yard work and gardening.
Um....this is your Uncle Trent. I really don't know what to say, except that you will have a lot of fun hanging out with him.
The best part about living in Utah during July is not only do you get fireworks on the 4th of July, but you also get fireworks on the 24th. You didn't seem all that interested in fireworks on the 4th, but you were really excited to watch on the 24th. You didn't want to take your eyes off of them.
Mommy kisses are the best! You laugh and giggle after every kiss I give you. I love this about you!
Thank you for the laughs this month. You bring such joy to our lives. We love you so much Lucas,
Mommy and Daddy
