5 months

I cannot believe my baby is already 5 months old! I will share his statistics and the things I want to remember about the past 5 months.

Statistics:
Height: 27.5" (approx. 95%-97%)
Weight: about 20 lbs. (approx. 95%-97%)

Developments & Things to Remember:

-nicknames: Pumpkin, Punkin', Dumplin', Precious, The Little Guy, My Boy

-laugh is more genuine and deep

-smiles constantly

-knows what to do when the camera is out- Smile!

-loves to be around people (will sacrifice his nap time often to be with people)

-nurses about 6 times a day

-recently he changed his night schedule to 7:30/8pm to 8am with only one 1:30am feeding

-only fusses occasionally for a few minutes before falling asleep (much better than the 30 min-1hr)

-wears 6-9 month clothes

-wears size 3 diapers

-rolls all over the place

-loves to be on his belly in his crib and look over the bumper at people

-wants to crawl so bad- can wiggle around the floor a little

-babbles constantly

-is very active in church service

-struggles with staying content in Bible class (usually is tired and hungry)

-played Moses in church VBS play & loved it

-is attached to mama

-loves to play with daddy

-loves anything outdoors

-still battling bad eczema on the body (not the face or head)

-has licked an apple and banana and frozen yogurt & drank water out of a glass

-has outgrown his swing

-loves to be read to 

-inconsistently naps 1-2 times a day (1 hour around 10am & 2 hours around 1pm)

-gets loopy or fussy when he's tired

-chews constantly on everything (probably teething)

-can almost sit by himself

-still doesn't like to follow a schedule

-struggles with noisy restaurants and places

-getting more ticklish

-loves to dunk his face in his bath and drink the water

-loves to cuddle at night (will snuggle up to the crib bumper to sleep)

-eyes are still changing to a brownish color

-hair still scarce, but reddish-blond

-still loves to sleep in the car

-very much an explorer

-very observant

Braylon is a joy and blessing to us. We have had 5 super fun months with him! He is God's gift!

Cousin Fun!

We met some Hayes cousins at the park: Sena, Addalie, Asher & Kyla, Ava, Micah, & Nani (Susan)

Asher (7.5 mo.) & Braylon (5 mo.)

 Asher, "What a soft head." Braylon, "Why is this guy petting me?"

"Truce, man." "Hey, we're cool."

 Sweet Ava.

Micah & Addalie driving

Wait! How did Lizzy get on this page? She happened to be in the area and stopped to see us!

Uncle Mac's & Aunt Linda's visit

Uncle Mac & Aunt Linda made the drive from Mississippi to come visit us. We were so blessed by their visit. We have such a wonderful family! This was their first time to meet our Braylon.

Sunday after church

 These Southerners are hilarious!

 Aunt Linda is so much fun!

Ah ha! Not going to trick me again you... monkey.. in a box! I'll get you!

 Who needs to sit proper in a stroller. I prefer loungin' on the side. Thanks for the ride, Uncle Mac!

What? Is Daddy really feeding me Taro flavored frozen yogurt? Wahoo! I knew there was something good on those spoons they stick in their mouths.

Thank you Aunt Linda and Uncle Mac for my new pj's and chair. I love them!

John!

Uncle (cousin) John met us for dinner after a training in Houston. It was wonderful to get to be with him!

Baby Moses in VBS

Braylon's acting debut was superb in the Moses "Zero to Hero" VBS.

Braylon loved Laura singing to him as he floated the river.

Watch out for crocs in the Nile!

Being the Handmaiden, I enjoyed some stage time with my boy.

"I'll call him, Cleopatra." 

"Your Majesty! He's a boy!"

"Then I'll call him Moses."

4th of July (Sunday)

Braylon was patriotic at church on Sunday. Thank you Grandmother for the cute outfit!

Girls' Week!

My wonderful friends, Sus, Liz, & Deanna, came to visit us the week Ben was gone. Braylon loved all the attention from his new friends. Thank you Girls!

 Auntie Sus!

 Auntie Liz!

Braylon Sandwich with Auntie Deanna & Auntie Liz

 "That's an interesting story, Braylon."

 "Lizzy even played with me in the car. What a life!"

The Chocolate Bar

Splashin' around! Braylon loves water!

I thank the Lord often for such wonderful Godly friends!

Swimming

Braylon loves his little pool from Nani & Papa. He kept wanting to drink the water and stick his eyes in it. I confess, I dunked his little face and he blew out of his nose and didn't choke. It is true that babies will hold their breath in water. That's our swimmer!

Daddy leaves :(

We sure do miss our Daddy. He's gone to Malawi to survey the mission.

Four Months

4 month statistics:

18 pounds; 10 ounces (97%)

26 inches long (86%)

(I think he is longer because the 3 mo. measurement was 26.5".. hmmm)

I measured him at about 26.5"-27"

I loved this picture because it shows his frequent exploration of new things.

Developments & Things to Remember:

-has several tones: loud, very loud, screaming, and soft and sweet

-smiles & laughs often

-is starting to be ticklish

-has been rolling from back to front for a month

-just started rolling front to back

-wears size 3 diapers (often leaks out)

-wears 6-9 months clothes

-enjoys sitting up supported (likes bumbo)

-still loves his baths

-took his first swim in a pool and enjoyed it (June 25th)

-bedtime is around 8pm to 8am

-very inconsistent in nighttime sleeping patterns

-rolls all around in crib

-scoots from one end to the other crawling with his feet and pushing on his face

-enjoys sleeping on his belly

-needs to fuss or cry to put himself to sleep

-needs a 40 min. nap exactly 2 hours after morning wake up & then another one 2 hours after waking up

-has bad eczema on back of legs, arms, neck, and occasionally face

-cradle cap comes and goes

-a little more hair is growing in and looks reddish

-eyes have turned brown like his daddy's

-very observant; looks at all details around the room

-mama sings to him at night & he has started to join in by looking at me and singing softly

-can't get enough of his hands in his mouth- sucks & chews on them all day long

-loves to sleep in the car

-enjoys books & will often mumble sweet sounds during the entire story (especially Forest Friends) & will often pinch my arm because he is concentrating

-holds and shake objects

-his personality is really starting to come out

-we had our first sick visit at 3.5 months (bronchiolitis)

-enjoys most anyone who will hold him

We can't express the joy this boy brings us. Every day is so much fun with our little guy! Thank the Lord!