4 Months Old.

Jayden turned 4 months old June 13, 2011. I took him for his wellcheck and the doctor said that he was doing great! He weighs 17 lbs and is 25.5 inches long. He kept laughing and talking to the doctor the entire time she was checking him. He got 3 shots and did very well. The doctor decided to change his formula AGAIN because of all the spit up. (I am so ready for him to grow out of spitting up) We have been adding rice cereal in his formula for a few weeks now- but it didn't seem to help. Now- we are able to feed him cereal with a spoon. We tried it out tonight and let's just say we need a little more work. haha. Jayden did not understand what was going on and he didn't think he was getting enough fast enough. He would start fussing after every bite- he was ready for more! At first, he wasn't that great at working with the spoon, and he got it all over him. I guess that is just part of it. I am excited that he is learning so many new things!

Since we fed him cereal with the spoon he has only spit up ONE time! Anyone who knows him knows this is a BIG deal! Hopefully, it will continue to get better.

Yes- he had to try to hold and touch the spoon and kept putting his hands in his mouth.

So this is what happens...

But he was smiling the whole time!

We are very blessed!

All that eating wore him out- but he isn't going to let go of the paci!

Bubbly Baths and Sweet Songs.

Tonight as I was giving Jayden a bath I started thinking how I never want to take these moments for granted. He was kicking and splashing in the water, trying to sink down so he could turn his head enough so he can drink the water, and laughing the whole time. He has always loved bath time (except for the very first one). Now he splashes so much the water is nearly gone before I even drain the tub. It is a time I love to spend with him though. I time to relax and wash all the worries of the day down the drain. I never want to forget how special these times are to me. Bring on Bubbly Bath Time.

Trying to drink the water.

Squeaky clean!

Jayden is pretty much spoiled to being rocked to sleep. He does put himself to sleep at nap times during the day but something about night- he just wants to be held. I used to be very against this-- but recently I have just been thinking how fast he is growing. He is going to be 4 months old Monday! There will come a day that he doesn't need me or want me to help him go to sleep. He will not need or want me to sing to him at night. I enjoy every night singing and rocking. It is such a bonding time for us- something I never want to forget or take for granted.

This is our bedtime song. I sing it to him every night. It is true and I am excited to see what God has in store for Jayden Lane Akins. He is such a blessing to us.

"Be strong in the Lord, never give up hope.

You're gonna do great things, I already know.

God's got His hand on you, so don't live life in fear.

Forgive and forget, but don't forget why you're here.

Take your time and pray, thank God for each day,
His love will find a way, these are the words I would say."

--Sidewalk Prophets "The Words I Would Say"

I could stare at him all day!

Thank you Lord for my baby boy, Jayden. You have blessed us abundantly. Thank you so much!

Many Memories...

On June 3rd we left for Lavonia, GA. We love visiting the cabin- it is so relaxing. Now Harry and Rosie have added on a bigger living room, another bedroom and bathroom. It was a great little mini vacation. When we got there on Thursday, we ate at Bell's. (a little home cooked place in Toccoa.)
Friday was very busy... we went to lunch with a friend from college- Danielle Martin. Then got ready for a Premier Training Show. It was so great to be back in Greenville, SC. It brought back so many memories from college. (and April's show went great! EVERYONE there booked a show!) Saturday was our 5th year anniversary. We had a fun day and Jamie got me a sweet card. :) This year he did not forget.

It was a great few days away. Great memories, Great time with friends, Great Premier Show, Great 5th anniversary, and Great time with my little family. Can't wait until we do go again.

The best cabin hands down!

I love my little family!