July II

The novelty of baby holding has not worn off . . . as long as no spit-up gets on him.

Ready for some bbq at Lincoln's birthday party.

The boys had a blast at the pirate party.

Put the babies down for naps. 

There's one other baby at church and he and Perry are a week apart. They were vegging together in the foyer during Sunday school.

Perry waking up

Perry having a little snack

Perry has significantly cut back on his spitting up, but started drooling in full force.

He started needing refills on the little bottles.

Jonah played in the water feature at park day, so he borrowed our friend's shirt.The childcare lady at the gym said she didn't know I had a daughter. I've been going there regularly over a year--where did she think I was keeping my daughter all those months when I brought my boys in?

A cart full of children with no space for groceries.

Perry likes to clasp his hands

He's getting very chatty/squealy.

Still a calm, smiley guy.

Our neighbors were moving and gave us their fire pit. We got right to work on s'mores.

Perry was entranced by the fire.

The best part of camping.

Perry started showing an interest in toys, but isn't very good at holding them yet. Jonah is patient with him, but when he's had enough, he'll come tell me, "Perry is not holding his toys! I teep giving them to him and he teeps dropping them!"

I finished staining the wood pieces John sanded and he put them up. Now we have a fun way to display their artwork in the play room.

Our friends were in town visiting, so I took the kids to the beach to meet up with them.

Scott fell in the water and was not happy about the sand in his mouth.

Jack came, too, and played happily with Jonah. It was so overcast and chilly that I didn't put up the tent I borrowed from my friend. I put sunscreen on the boys, but I was totally sunburned, Perry and Jonah had some pink on their faces where their hats didn't cover and I felt guilty and stupid.

Perry has 3 long hairs on the back of his head. 

Chunky boy at his appointment.

Working on holding his own bottle. Right in time to switch to the bigger ones that are too heavy for him.

I was trying on outfits for family pictures and he'd had enough.

He's so cute when he's sad, though!

I bought Jonah this costume from a mom on a facebook group and he puts it on every morning. Even if he changes his mind for Halloween, it was $5 well spent.

Happy boy! I can't believe how calm and happy Perry is. It's like 95% of the time. Maybe more.

Trying out the swings at the park. He found it very soothing.

Picking which Star Wars book to read. Rough choice.

Pretty typical faces when Jonah joins a cuddle party.

Jonah wanted to come to Target with me, but slept through the whole thing.

My little sprite

He's filling in his tummy so the suspenders will look their cutest.

Perry 4 Months

Scott said, "Mommy, Perry is not being a good listener." I asked why and he responded, "You told him to stop growing and stay little forever and he keeps getting bigger!"

Here is Perry's entourage. 

At his 4-month appointment, Perry was 14 lbs, 7.5 ounces (27th percentile), 2 feet tall (7th percentile) and his head was 16.5" around (57th percentile). His weight is trending up and his height is trending down.

Compared to his brothers at this age--Scott was a pound and a half heavier and 2.25 inches taller, Jonah was 2.5 pounds heavier and 1.25 inches taller. His head is in the middle of the two by a half inch on either side, Scott the smallest and Jonah the biggest.

His pediatrician said he can try baby cereal if he shows any interest.

He licked it at first, then after tasting it he got grabby

and focused.

He'll be out-eating me in no time.

July I

Sweet Perry. I never get tired of pictures of him.

We went to a friend's birthday party playing bocce ball. It was a really fun date night.

Reading books at Grandma's house

Perry being his sweet little self.

Scott helped Grandpa clean up from their Grand Canyon trip.

On the 4th of July we went to a pancake breakfast at church. Scott was looking forward to it because he wanted to match Pookie's birthday breakfast picture. I did my best.

Perry ate Grandma's arm for breakfast.

Then took a nap.

I had babysitting swap time one day while John was inbetween jobs, so we used his birthday gift card to Pacific Catch for lunch. It was great because the menu is less expensive and they're less busy then. The food was great and we'd definitely go back. Perry was also a fan.

That afternoon we went to Happy Hollow to see the goats. Scott was braver about touching them this time. 

Scott trying to get Perry to look at the camera.

John took the boys to the weekly summer kids movie one morning while I walked around Santana Row with Perry. I smelled this Asian tapas place and we went back during happy hour for a date one night.

We tried lots of small plates and they were all great. Perry caught up on his sports. We didn't have great service and were definitely out of place there with a baby even though it was early enough to be mostly empty, but I'd go back just for the food.

Raising book-lovers. John does the best voices.

We watched our friends' kids one night and took them to the park by their house. Their two youngest rode in double strollers with our two youngest. 7 out of 8 of them were boys.

I love when Perry finds his thumb.

We went up to visit Katie one day and Jonah found their "squash soap!"

All dressed up for his free chicken dinner.

The older boys just wore spots.

After dinner we had cake for Karen's birthday!

Even superbabies need their rest.

Speaking of rest, Jonah is almost never where we leave him at bedtime.

All stretched out, with his hand behind his head, eating his dinner. That's the life.

Happy guy on a walk.

Happy guy lounging around the house.

Sharing a chair for movie time.

Playing their favorite--apple game. They've gotten to the point where they can play it together without too much assistance from me.

Good morning picture to send daddy at work. He leaves for his new job before most of us are awake.

And a good afternoon one once we were all dressed.

Sweet, tender Jonah loves Baby Perry.

We took Perry on a double date to an A's game. We had a great time, but Perry did not like the cheering and kept waking up, so I'm afraid he's outgrown date nights.

Jonah sneaking his favorite treat--fruit.

Trying to get his headband to stay on. Good luck, buddy. 

Perry has grown enough to really bounce himself now and he loves this jumper.

We all love to watch him, so it's really entertainment for the whole family.