We started Brayden on solids this weekend, and he really seemed to like it! Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to help him sleep better yet, but maybe once we feed him more during the day it will.
Bananas were the first new flavor we tried, and he was not a fan! I tried to get a picture of the big pucker he made but it didn’t quite work. It was pretty funny though!
So we’re not completely Irish, actually I don’t know if we’re Irish at all, but we like to celebrate this great holiday anyways! 
We’re also Packers fans! Thanks to Auntie Kim for the cute hat!
Brayden is getting so big, as I was reading on my friend’s blog talking about her little one, he definitely is not a newborn anymore. I’m afraid I’m going to blink and he’s not going to a baby either! Thankfully I’m at home to be able to enjoy this time as much as possible! 
He’s not quite walking just yet (thank goodness!), but he was really liking standing here!
Daddy put him in the laundry basket while I was folding clothes…I think he liked the excellent view of the tv more than anything! 
We have been going for walks around the neighborhood, now that it is so nice out. I really hope this nicer weather is here to stay but I have lived here long enough to know that is just wishful thinking! 
Notice the lovely dust on the floor…I hope to show pics of our construction progress soon!!
Just a few more cute ones…can’t quite see it in this pic, but he’s got more camo!
We truly are blessed with this happy happy little boy!
Sarah and I took the kidlings to the Zoo this morning. It was so nice to walk around without a coat! Brayden did really well in the stroller (contrary to the picture!).
A lot of firsts for our little guy: Zoo, big kid stroller, no Daddy for a whole weekend!! Needless to say, we stayed at Grandma & Grandpa’s for the weekend. Daddy got some much needed time away, although he was missing Brayden like crazy!
Today, Sarah and I had to get out of the house so we met at the CC for some play time with the kiddos.
Brayden is now 4 months old!! He is growing so fast, which is evident from his 4 month well check up:
Ht: 25.5” – 75th %
Wt: 15 lbs 14 oz – 75 %
Head: 50th percentile
The doc was impressed with his strength again! She said we have to wait on giving him solids yet though, which we were a little bummed about. We can start before 6 months though. So a few more weeks until the fun begins!
Just because we love our little guy so much, here are some random pictures of him from the last month…can you believe he’s going to be 4 months old next week?? That’s just crazy!
Cuddling with mom, in his cute camo! I have a feeling we’re going to see a lot more camo in his lifetime!
He is really grabbing for things now, and apparently got both toys at once in this picture! Sitting in the Bumbo Chair is a fun activity now.
Still more camo! This adorable outfit is from Aunt April & Uncle Evan, wish they were closer to see him more often! He is already almost too big for the overalls now. We’ll see how long he is next week at his appointment!
Mom and Dad are proud Stouties! I got this onesie for him the last time I was at Stout, going to have to pick up another one next time, as he has pretty much outgrown this one!
Bathtime with Daddy, Brayden just loves to look at himself in the mirror when he’s in the bath, it’s pretty cute! He is also splashing so much that we are thinking of moving him into the bathtub now. That just doesn’t seem possible that he’s big enough for it yet!
Grandpa Westvig races (downhill ski) during the winter, and waterskis in the summer. He tires me out with all of his activity! If only I can be that active when I am his age, way to go Dad! We’re thinking that Brayden might be interested in skiing with as active as he is.
This is his marshmallow suit, pretty cute!
Grandma Westvig decided to come and watch Grandpa ski, or to spend time with Brayden!
Proud of you Grandpa! I’m not sure Brayden was too excited about the cold weather though.
Hanging out with Daddy, this is one of Brayden’s favorite spots!
Wasn’t there a movie called “Mall Rats” that was filmed at EP Center? Anyways…here is Brayden and Ellie (my co-worker’s baby that was born a couple of weeks after Brayden). Her mom and I have decided to start having regular play dates, so far it has been mall walking at MOA and EP Center. We cannot wait for warmer weather!!
It has been really fun to watch these two grow and to have someone who is going through the same things as we are. We have plenty to discuss being new moms!
