4 Months of Fun

I had an excellent report from the doctor at my four-month check up. Of course no one would expect anything else since I'm one of the happiest, jolliest babies around! I weigh 16 pounds, 12 ounces and have grown two inches since my last appointment to 26.5 inches tall. That puts me in the 92nd percentile and it looks like I'm doing a good job of keeping pace with my brother when he was my age, just one ounce and half an inch difference. I had two shots and an oral vaccine, which was not my favorite part of the visit, but it goes with the territory. And the doctor was especially pleased to hear all my "talking" and cooing. Mom and dad aren't always so pleased when I'm gurgling away in my crib at 5 am but that's another story. I mean who could really be annoyed when I smile at them like this?

Nice to meet you, Cape Cod

If I had to sum up my trip to Cape Cod in just one word, I think the pictures here could do it. Nap.

No really, I did do a lot of other things besides sleep. There was just so much amazing stuff to look at (and attempt to chew on). I met so many family members, had my toes licked by some very lovely dogs, and enjoyed spending lots and lots of time outside, which is one of my very favorite places. I definitely enjoyed watching the waves, even if the water was chilly and a little surprising. I would say that even though I went to bed well before Cape Cod Creamery and fire pit time, I had an amazing first visit to the Cape. I hear that next year I'll be ready for some of Jack's favorite ice cream and maybe even a kayak ride.

Dutch Wonderland

This week has been a lot of firsts: first trip to an amusement park, first plane ride, first day on the beach, first encounter with dogs... But first things first - our trip to Dutch Wonderland last Monday with Grammy, Pap-pap, Mommy, Jack, Anne, Koen, Aiyana, Ameya, Erick and Emma. Man, what a place! There was so much to look at. The big kids running all around the park were a great source of entertainment. And I even got to ride on the carousel and on the lagoon ride. Stay tuned for some more posts about those other firsts.

Love, Will