McCord is Four Months Old

... and in the 95th percentile for height!!!  We can't believe how long our little fellow is!  I just brought him back from his doctor's appointment and the nurse practitioner said that he was a "happy baby" and a "social butterfly" since he was smiling at everyone in the office - that is until he got his vaccines!   He took his oral vaccine without spitting it out and even made it through the first shot without crying.  His brave face was gone, however, when it was time for the second shot and no tears were spared!  Mama's brave face was gone too, but Daddy was pretty strong.

Daddy and Monkey next to McCord's Maple

Mc puts on his monkey suit

This month, McCord experienced his first Halloween and dressed up as a monkey.  He enjoyed trick or treating at a couple of houses and then we came home and sat by the bonfire Daddy made while we waited on trick or treaters on Surrey Lane.



Here are a few highlights from this month:


• McCord has been mimicking facial expressions - right now he is focused on learning how to motorboat his lips.  He can't quite figure out the difference between lips and tongue and tries to stick his tongue out instead.



This supper funny face is Mc trying to motorboat!



• McCord has really enjoyed Kindermusik.  He seems to like the music, but I think his favorite thing is seeing all of his Kindermusik buddies. 
• At 4 months, he weighs 14 lbs. 9 oz. (50th percentile) and is 26 3/4 inches long (95th percentile)
• He's a great night-time sleeper and can go 11 hours through the night.  However, let's not talk about naps during the day!
• McCord has started doing a "happy noise."  When he's really excited, he makes a noise while he inhales air - quickly followed by a big smile and lots of kicking.  It's fun to see what gets a happy noise from McCord.  Lately it's been Daddy coming home from work and bathtime. 





Mc's pre-trick or treat outfit - would you look at those chunky thighs!



Trick or treating at the Brannan's





Trick or treating at the Leaders