The Life of Eli: Month Four

Our love for Elijah grows more each day. With Dad out of school for the summer, we were able to get some quality family time--just the three of us. IT. WAS. AWESOME.

Elijah is on the smaller side for a four-month-old but we noticed a definite growth spurt, where he demanded more milk and slept a bit more. He has officially transitioned out of all newborn clothes and fits comfortably in 0-3 month clothing, size 1 diapers and weighing in at 12 pounds, 4 ounces.

Our boy is happiest in the morning where we cuddle, babble and giggle to no end. He has also taken an interest in story time where he enjoys listening and looking at each page.

Highlights for Month Four were:

Entertaining Mom and Dad with Instagram filters.

Watching Dad play Madden.

Memorial Day!

Lunch dates with my friend, Emily!

Hanging with Grammie, Grampie and Auntie.

Having Daddy home for the summer!

Hanging out with Mom on the regular.

Celebrating Mom and Dad's 6th wedding anniversary!

First road trip to Asheville!

First food truck Friday!

Hanging out with my Tía, Sairy.

Shopping at the mall with friends, Elyse and Sawyer (not pictured Josh and Jeremy).

Having a tantrum when waking up from naps. (I get that from my Mom)

Not so sure about the outside world.

Celebrating Father's Day!

Celebrating my buddy, Sawyer, turning 2!

Afternoon walks.

Hanging with Spider-Man.

Cuddling with Mom.

Road trip to Raleigh to set up my college fund! Thanks for your help, Uncle John John!

My favorite part of bath time is snuggling in my towel right after.

Here I am just being cute (even when I cry).

It's so fun to watch Elijah discover the world more and more, day by day. We love you so much, little peanut!!!

Happy Father's Day

Firsts are usually pretty fun.

First car.

First kiss.

First concert.

First roller coaster.

Whenever you do something for the first time, you're pretty sure you know what to expect, then it happens and it's way better than you thought! This year was my very first Father's Day, and it was everything I wanted and more! It's awesome enough being a dad, but when the entire day is dedicated to you - it's just perfect.

The day was filled with some of my favorite things - family, grilling, and of course, my boy! Now I will say, I didn't know I had to do all the cooking on my own day, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Incredible pound cake made by my amazing wife

Like I said, firsts are usually pretty fun, and my first Father's Day was just that. A memorable day that meant so much more to me than I thought. Father's Day #1 is in the books. I can't wait for the cheesy cards, tools, ties, grilling utensils and all the awesome dad gifts to come!