Happy 4 months baby girl

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Playing in my exersaucer

Sweet Baby Leyton is four months old.  We can't believe it.  Time is flying by and she is growing so fast!  She had her four month shots and we all did a little better this time.  I think Ryan was more upset with this set.  It breaks our hearts that she doesn't understand what is happening.  Here are baby girl's stats:  14 lbs 12 ounces and 24.5 inches long (75th percentile for both).  She has grown 2 inches in length and gained 2 lbs 12 ounces.  Growing like a weed. 

We gave Leyton cereal for the first time a few days ago and she seemed to like it.  She spit out the first 10 or so spoonfuls and then she started grabbing the spoon and pulling it to her mouth.  She still likes to stand up with assistance all the time.  She rolls over with ease and has recently started pulling her knees under her and attempting to crawl.  She's not strong enough yet but she wants to real bad.  Especially if you place a toy just out of reach for her.  And, don't put anything in her reach or she will grab it and hold it strong.  My hair stays up and out of her hands because she will not let go. 

Grandma June will be coming to visit soon and we are getting excited.  We think Grandma is going to be so surprised at how much Leyton has changed.  Leyton will have lots of grins and laughs to share. 

We celebrated my birthday this past Friday.  Leyton was 17 weeks old and her and Daddy gave me the sweetest picture frame.  I want to share what it says because it brought me to tears.  I definitely felt lots of love. 

Mother's Heart

I loved you from the very start, you stole my breath, embraced my heart.

Our life together has just begun, you're part of me my little one.

As mother with child, each day I grew, my mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share, like late-night bottles and teddy bears.

Like first steps and skinned knees, like bedtime stories and ABCs.

I thought of things you'd want to know, like how birds fly and flowers grow.

I thought of lessons I'd need to share, like standing tall and playing fair.

When I first saw your precious face, I prayed your life be touched with grace.

I thanked the angels from above, and promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep, I gently kiss your head and cheek.

I count your little fingers and toes, I memorize your eyes and nose.

I linger at your nursery door, awed each day I love you more.

Through misty eyes, I dim the light, I whisper, "I love you" every night.

I loved you from the very start, you stole my breath, embraced my heart.

As mother and child our journey's begun, my heart's yours forever little one. 

16 weeks

Leyton is 16 weeks old and is as sweet as ever.  She is such a happy baby and smiles all the time.  She will grab your face and pull you in for a slobbery kiss.  Of course, mommy and daddy smother her with kisses as well.  Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Ann, and Uncle D  may sneak a few in every now and then, too :)  Cousin Jackson comes for visits while she's at Grammy Daycare and she loves it. 

One of the funniest things she does is when she sees herself in the mirror.  She goes crazy, dancing and kicking her feet.  She is so intrigued by that cute baby in the mirror.  It cracks us up.  We took some home video of her doing her dance in the mirror. 

Her hair has actually grown so much, it's in her eyes.  We try and keep it out of her eyes with a cute hair bow.  She laughs and smiles so much and it melts our hearts.  When we go out to dinner, she will sit in a high chair for a little while.  She will not sit in her carseat unless we are riding or she's sleeping.  Otherwise, she wants to be out.  So, I can sit her in a grocery cart or high chair for a little while depending on her mood.  Most of the time she wants you to hold her so she can stand up and look around.  She's a mess. 

15 weeks-laughing out loud

Here is our baby girl at 15 weeks old.  I'm a little behind on the other weeks, but I'll will get them done soon.  I just couldn't resist posting this cute pictures that we took today. Ryan's family came for a visit today and Leyton had to show off her outfit. 

She loves to stand up with assistance all the time.  She fusses if she has to sit down and can pull herself up when she's holding onto your fingers.  She is so strong.  Leyton has been jabbering away and squeals a lot.  It is hilarious.  She recognizes different voices and is so attentive to her surroundings.  And she does love to play with her toys.  It is so much fun!

I went back to work this past week and it wasn't too bad.  I missed my sweet pea so much, but she did great at her grammy's.  She had been sleeping through the night and that has been such a blessing.  We feed her around 8pm and she goes to sleep from around 8:30 to 5 a.m.  Then she sleeps from 5-8am ish.  She did that just in time for work. :)  She does something new everyday and it's just so wonderful being her parents. 

Another first at 14 weeks

Hanging with Uncle Russell

Leyton was able to hang out with her Uncle Russell during fourth of July weekend.  We played in the pool and with cousin Jackson.  We spent a lot of time out on the pier under some shade and had a great time. 

Leyton laughed for the first time this weekend.  She laughed at her Uncle D.  It was absolutely hilarious and so sweet.  She thought he was so funny.