It was just a matter of time

I had my first overnight travel for work this week. I spent the evening in Charleston wining and dining Big Oil. Practicing my business development skills as I had good seafood at the marina isn't such a bad deal. However, it was my first night away from my precious baby boy. Jeremy and Holden got along great without me, which I knew they would. Although, I do feel a little guilty that I wasn't more torn up about having to be away for the night. If I'm honest, a little part of me was even excited to be in Charleston for the evening even if it was for work. I did give Holden lots of hugs and kisses when I returned today to make up for my absence yesterday.

Mr. Giggles

We had some family here over the last few days, Holden's aunts and Grandpa. He got lots of love and attention. We had a great time with family visiting. Holden had his first taste of rice cereal and has become a giggler. We had to share the video below of his giggles.

After about a week of cereal, he is starting to like the idea

Mr. Giggles

Video Wednesday

So we haven't posted a video in a bit but we had to share this one. Holden has a favorite music video, "The Elephant Song" and he talks to the computer when the singer says "elephant".


Here is Holden watching

Kings Mountain

Holden went on his first camping trip this weekend, and had his first Fourth of July. We tested out the new pop-up camper at Kings Mountain state park, which is about 30 miles southwest of Charlotte. This way if Holden didn't take to the outdoors we could easily pack up and head home. However, he did better than we expected. He slept good, enjoyed the fresh air and slept during our hike on Saturday morning. I think this will be the first of many weekend camping trips.

Hanging out with dad waiting for breakfast

Malachi hanging out after our morning hike

Snoozing in the afternoon sun

This is the best picture from the weekend

4 Months

Holden is 4 months old today. He has grown so much since last month. We saw the pediatrician this afternoon and he is 24 inches long and 13 lbs 4 oz. He is in the 20th percentile for his age, so still a little petite but quickly growing. We also got a plethora of vaccines so he is being quite a crab monster tonight. But nothing a good night's sleep won't fix.

Holden's accomplishments this month:

• He smiles and laughs a lot, a generally happy baby I would say.
• He likes to look at his feet, and laughs a lot as the toys that hang on his bouncer and activity mat. He isn't grabbing for toys yet but I'm sure it will happen soon.
• He likes to sit in his bumbo seat and we have explored the jumparoo a little bit (see video below)
• He is starting to pull up with his shoulders and tummy to try and sit up when we are holding him
• He has rolled over tummy to back twice and surprised himself, then started laughing
• He sleeps consistently through the night from around 7:30pm to 6:30am. We are lucky.

What Holden has done for the first time in June:

• Went to the beach for the first time. liked the breeze, didn't like the ocean.
• Hosted his first cook-out with friends

Now for some photos and video