Four months!

Levi B.,

Wow! These last few weeks have brought one milestone after another!

You are able to push up really well now, and a few weeks ago, you began rolling over from your tummy on to your back. The first time you did it, I think my shriek of joy scared you, but I couldn't help it - I was so excited! When your daddy came home a few hours later, you wasted no time in showing off for him.

You are sleeping pretty well in your crib now. You've started thumping with your legs when you are ready to get up. It's almost like a dolphin smacking the water with its fin. WHAM! No matter where we are in the house, whether upstairs or downstairs, we can hear the thump. You have some strong legs, sir!

Almost daily, you are exploring new vocal octaves. Some days you shriek with laughter, and some days it's like you are practicing going up and down the musical scale.We've tried to capture these precious conversations on video, and we have had some success, but if you happen to catch a glimpse of the camera's recording indicator, you are immediately captivated and all conversation stops.

Lately, you have really begun taking an interest in the things around you. When your daddy reads to you, you are mesmerized by the colors on the pages and the sound the board books make when you touch them. We've adjusted your stroller seat to a more seated position, and you take everything in while we are on walks.

You have started responding to your daddy and me a little bit differently, which is really cute. Your daddy can get more laughs out of you, whole-belly laughs, and you grin every time he talks to you. But if I'm in the room anywhere, you will find me immediately with your eyes, and continually watch me.

Last month, I reported that you had begun grabbing things. Well, this month you've taken it to a new level! You not only grab things in front of you, but you are now reaching for things. When we put you in the Bumbo seat, I have to be sure there isn't anything within reaching distance, or you'll have your fingers around it before I realize what's happened!

We dedicated you at church on Mother's Day. Lots our friends and family prayed over you, and it was a very special time for our family. And, this month you helped your father celebrate turning 30!

The only downside to report is that you caught your first cold last week. But, I suppose it had to happen sooner or later.

Your blonde hair has really started growing in, and you get more adorable every day. Everything we do with you gets more and more fun. We love you, little man!

Love,

Mama

Your good friend, Charlotte Lee, loaned you her swing, and it's become one of your favorite napping spots:

Our little Gap baby, thanks to Grammy and Grandy:

So serious! And so handsome, like daddy:

You and daddy having some laughs together: