Happy Thanksgiving!

Griffin enjoyed his first Thanksgiving spending time with both of our families. We got some candid shots from the Cooper lunch, but none from the Honeycutt dinner. We were able to get some nice family pictures taken by our cousin Caitlin. Can't wait to get the Christmas cards in the mail!

Griffin, you're looking at the wrong camera

With Grandpa Don

Thanks for the bib Aunt Shiloh

Close up of the handsome boy

Kisses

Why look at the camera when you have hands?

Too much fun = zonked out

4 Month Stats

It was my turn to take Griffin to the doctor today for his 4 month check up and second round of shots. He did really well and only cried for a minute. I hope my mellow baby doesn't turn into a fussy and unhappy one for a couple days like last time. 

Waiting at the doctor's office

14lbs 6oz - 40th percentile

25 1/2" long - 74th percentile

16.89" head - 66th percentile
Diaper size: 2
Clothing: 3-6 months

The pediatrician said he would be considered "tall". That was surprising to hear since Drew and I have never been "tall". I also got the run down of introducing solids. We can do that anytime between 4-6 months, of course starting with cereal. That should be an adventure. 

.....and a lazy Sunday afternoon

I took some shorter clips today that will upload. 

A lazy Saturday afternoon

Griffin has several new tricks now....

• He can suck his thumb (a bad habit but a blessing all in one, he soothes himself back to sleep and opts to find his thumb instead of fuss on a regular basis)
• He is getting better at tummy time and holds his upper half up well
• He is reaching for hanging toys and holds/shakes his rattle in both hands, and
• He can wiggle around quite a bit and I often find him sideways in his crib in the mornings. 

I had video clips to post of all of these things but after trying ALL day, this is the only one small enough to get uploaded. 

Pre-Bath Pep Talk

You'd never guess getting pumped up for a bath was a family affair........

 

Happy Halloween!

Griffin insisted I buy him this shirt

Proud big brother

Pumpkin outfit for the daycare party

I was lucky to get that much cooperation out of Drew

The scarecrow without a face

First evening away......

It wasn't an overnight trip, although getting home at 3am kind of qualifies, but it was a success in many ways! Drew and I were very fortunate to get to attend game 7 of the World Series! GO CARDINALS! Big thanks to my mom and our good friends Tammy and Jimi for making it happen.

3 Months Old

We've been really busy this month! Drew just got back from an 8 day trip to the Dakotas so I have gotten to experience the single-parent life. I don't know how they do it. Griffin is still growing like a weed and weighed 13lbs 9oz at his check-up for his ear infection (right around the 3 month mark). Still never knew he had one, he's such a mellow baby. Smiles are now guaranteed and laughs aren't too hard to get either. Everyone seems to think he looks a little more like his momma now, but the Drew comments are still there too. 

A nice end to a crummy week!

We made an extra visit to our pediatrician this week. The result was the confirmation of our first cold and left ear infection. Griffin handled it like a champ though. I think he's had allergies since he was born so he has always been a little sniffly and sneezy. He hasn't acted much different other than maybe sleeping more and being a tiny bit clingy. I don't mind though. :)  Aunt Shiloh came to visit us and brought a few things to get into the holiday spirit. 

5 Generations

We are so lucky to be able to take this photo of 5 generations in Drew's family. Griffin's Great Great Grandma was celebrating her 98th birthday on this day. They get along pretty good......