One month old!

Happy one month birthday, Ryan! We’ve loved getting to know you over the past month, and we can’t stop thanking God for blessing us with you! You are a sweet, easygoing, predictable baby … our “mellow fellow.” Most people that see you comment on how much beautiful hair you have and how cute you are. We agree … we think that you’re adorable!

You spend most of your days eating and sleeping. You are a great eater, eating every 2-3 hours throughout the day and night. Based on our measurements at home, you have grown a lot! You now measure 23 ¼ inches and weigh 13 lb. 6 oz. You sleep for 1-2 hours between most feedings. Now that you’re one month old, you’re more alert and staying awake for longer stretches. We love seeing your eyes more often! You’re starting to be able to focus and track objects better.

You enjoy being swaddled, swinging in your baby swing, being rocked and held, and grunting. You don’t cry much, and, when you do, there’s a very specific reason for it. You are already good at “communicating” by giving clear signs for when you’re hungry, tired, or needing to burp. You don’t like tummy time very much, and you seem to be calmed by being outside (though the Texas heat makes you VERY sweaty! :)). You LOVE to stretch, especially right after waking up from a nap or after a feeding. You put your arms up, scrunch up your whole face, and lean WAY back!

You got to meet many extended family members this month (including Grammy and Papa, Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Andy and Aunt Beth, and Uncle Jon and Aunt Chelsea). They loved meeting you and holding you. Some other highlights in your first month included getting baptized into God’s family on your birthday (and having a public recognition of baptism in church a few weeks later), getting lots of hugs and kisses from Ian, and taking a few outings with our family (blackberry picking, small group, church, library, stores, and swimming lessons).

We can’t wait to watch you continue to grow and learn! We love you, Ryan!