Month 4---Couldn't Ask For More!

Jaxson turns 4 months today and what a handsome little man he is becoming. He is certainly the most relaxed, most content baby and doesn't let too much get under his skin. I'm hoping this demeanor sticks around through toddler-hood and into the school age years, because it will make my life a lot less complicated. :)

In the past month, he went on his first camping trip and went swimming for the first time. He loved the water, as it was the hot springs up in Sol Duc. He went swimming yesterday for a birthday party which was a little different for his tastes, but he still loved it, once he got used to the cooler temps in comparison to Sol Duc. He also went on his first official bike ride in the baby carrier, which he seemed to enjoy for the most part.

He has been working on his tummy time skills, really trying hard to gain momentum to keep his face from face planting on the floor. He really has a strong upper body, so that's fun to watch. He can stand tummy time for about 10 minutes or so at a time before he gets mad and frustrated. He did finally roll over yesterday, for the first time, and not in our lumpy bed, so that was a first!

His personality is full of cute coos and laughs, and he has discovered his hands, which he finds fascinating and always puts in his mouth. Next will be his feet, I'm sure! Here are some of my favorite pics from the past month of him growing like a weed.

Dino jammies

Serving us up some Froyo

Napping

Checking out the trail while we hike

1st time swimming

Sandy toes from a day on the beach

Moose on the loose

Chillin'

Cooing face

His guardian

Mat time!

Tongue out

Seriously, mom?

Enjoying the marine science center with Papa

Month 4

Middle of a roll!

Handsome man

Goober is his guardian

Wearing his crown

Sleeping buddies

Sister and Bro

Smashed nap face

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