4 months!

Height: 25.25 inches

Weight: 14 lbs 13.4 oz

James continues to be an angel baby. He smiles for anyone who smiles at him. He's easy going, patient, and very happy and content. 

He gets lots of compliments on his beautiful long eye lashes:

James started taking good, long naps this month. The afternoon nap started first. He'll usually sleep for 3 hours and it's like Christmas morning when he wakes up. When I come in holding James and say, "Look who just woke up!" Everyone immediately stops what they're doing and rushes to his side wanting to give hugs, kisses, and talk to James. It really is one of my very favorite things.

James had lots of first this month, like:

First time on the swing . . .

Also: First time up the sandhill (did the sandhill twice this month)

First real belly laugh - you've been doing lots of "talking", squealing, and babbling lately which has all of us laughing.

James is still sleeping in his cradle at 4months, but is definitely ready for the switch over to the crib (he doesn't like to be swaddled anymore and will hit his hands on the spindles of the cradle and wake himself up). We're just waiting until after the 4th of July when all our company leaves. I do like how easy it is for Calvin to read stories and the kids to rock him before bed though. Makes me sad thinking this is our last baby to sleep in the cradle (tear). 

James constantly has great entertainers and always someone around to play with him (another thing I LOVE).