4 month Update

James is 4 months old! We went to the doctor on Monday and he clocked in at 15.6 lbs and 24 3/4 inches long. Although he still has a rather flat head (especially on his right side, which he favors) our doctor wasn't too worried about it. It looks like there is still time for it to round out. He's been sleeping on his tummy so we're gonna give it a couple months and see how it does. We lay him down on his back and within seconds he's flipped over with his fingers in his mouth and on his way to sleep. He loves to be talked to and played with and if given attention will laugh and coo up a storm. Well, his laughing is more of a heckle these days, and super contagious! He seems to get shy around lots of people and is very observant to what is going on around him. I'm still breast feeding and really love that time with him, but he's also started to take bottles really well which is great because he fought them for a while. Kirk said this morning that he practically held a bottle by himself! He's getting really good with his hands and when I'm feeding him he likes to grab at my hair, lips, necklace, or anything he can reach. It's pretty cute. We just can't get enough of this kid!

Alli update- Been co writing 1-3 times a week which I'm LOVING. Writing with other artists and for other projects. This is pretty much my dream job - Mommy/Songwriter. I'm still doing my own music but we're still sorting out what that is going to look like in the future.

Kirk update- The truck is practically finished, we took a joyride the other night and it was awesome! I don't even mind the gasoline smell, it reminds me of my grandparents boat and makes me nostalgic (did he get lucky with that one or what?). He's loving his job as well and is great at it. Who knew we'd both end up in the publishing world together? He's also still working on The Creative Arts Initiative.

My brother Michael starts school at Belmont this week and we're excited to have him in town! My parents were here this past weekend moving him in to his dorm, which is complete with new shelves made by Dad to hold all his musical instruments! He's jumping right in and doing great.

it's been quite a fun spring and summer for us, one that will for sure go down in the books. Sweet new baby boy, precious new baby niece, good friends living right next door, many friends pregnant or enjoying their new little ones, Kirk and I both working with the same publishing company, and getting to see our families more than usual because of James, 09 has been a good year so far. In many areas a challenging year as well, but still really really good.
Some cute pics for you: