FOUR month update

Hello! Carson had his 4 month check-up on Friday and some more fun shots. His new measurements are 16.5 lbs (80th%, he had that yucky flu-like cold a few weeks ago and is catching back up), 90th percentile for head size, and 27.5 inches long (>95%, off the charts!). Yes, we still have a big boy here!
Developmental update: He's added some new sounds to his "conversations" and we have a lot of fun talking to him and making him laugh! He's grabbing onto things very strongly and loves to cuddle his blankets, especially the afgan-like ones. He likes to try to help hold the bottle during feedings, and we can't talk to him while he's eating or he stops and smiles, laughs, and coos. He'll hold his head up and look all around during tummy time, which he now can handle for several minutes before getting frustrated. He can now sit up with a little support and is much less wobbly. He also is a healthy eater with his rice cereal. We tried pears this weekend and he spit 99% of it back out at us, not a fan yet! AND, mom and dad's favorite...he's back on track sleeping 8-10 hours at night! Yeah!:)

Letter from Carson

I've been feeling a little under the weather this past week with the "Rotovirus." I'm getting a little frustrated that I can't eat much and keep spitting up. But, overall I'm still happy. Sorry, mom, both Grandmas, Grandpa Dave, Uncle Bob, AND Cousin Chase for giving all of you upset tummies, too! Here's what I was up to before I got sick. Love, Carson

Whoa! Another new Williamsburg friend! Cael Steckly, son of Mike and Mandy Steckly.
My new favorite toy. It's a frog. He tastes good. (He loves to grab it and bring it right to his mouth, of course!)
My "crib"
Relaxing with Dad, trying to kick my socks off... again.

I can look above my head at you now!
I love listening to and watching my fishy at bedtime.
Warm and cuddly after bathtime.
Whew! What a workout in the jumparoo!
My man, Diz

The end. (I can roll onto my side, but going all the way over to my tummy is overrated, I don't like tummy time!)

Carson's Baptism

Carson was Baptized this last Sunday, March 2nd, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church's temporary home of a local funeral home. We are building a new church and look forward to it being done this summer or fall, bud did not want to wait until then for his baptism! Above, are Pastors James and Helen Parks. Pastor James officiated our wedding, too! Carson did pretty good, just fussed a bit when Pastor James had his hand on his head during the prayer. Shortly after, he got overheated and we had to take off most of his cute outfit to keep him happy.

Uncle Bob and Aunt Christine were Carson's sponsors for the baptism. We had our families over for lunch after the service.
Grandpa Dave and Carson
Carson petting Dizzle for the first time. Neither one of them was too sure about this!