4 Months - 4.12.13

We have had a busy week! On April 12,  we visited our pediatrician of the day and she told us that Miss Payton Rose is weighing in at 12 lbs. She is continuing to still grow. It may not be as much as she would like to see, but to us it is growth! She is developing in so many ways: 1. Making all sorts of noises (including the most adorable belly laugh ever!) 2. Starting to try to turn to her side 3. Is using her hands to hold objects placed in them (rattle, Sophie the Giraffe, our fingers, etc) 4. Has become obsessed with her hands (you will always find them hand in hand in her mouth) 5. While having her serious take it all in face, she has the sweeter side of smiling at most faces she comes in contact with. As far as we are concerned she is doing just fine :)

So our little girl is 4 months old. She is continuing to grow and change daily. I know this is repetitive, but it is just amazing that 4 months ago we were at the hospital anxiously awaiting her arrival and today we are watching her try to sit up and listening to her newly found voice.

Before our April 12 doctor's appointment, Payton Rose took her first trip on an airplane.  On Thursday, April 4, we woke up very early (4:00 AM) to have Jillian take us to Newark Airport on our Southwest flight to Denver, Colorado. It was amazing! The security line was a breeze, the plane wasn't packed so Payton's car seat made it aboard with us, and the darling little girl was happy and smiling when she wasn't sleeping. Landing in Denver, getting out luggage, and the rental car couldn't have been an easier too! We were of course welcomed with open arms to The Greenwald household! Noa and her friend Avery, couldn't be more excited! The photos started instantly! We had such a wonderful visit with our Boulder family. Batya, Jonny, Sammy, and Noa were fantastic hosts!! We thank them getting us a pack and play, Boppy pillow, and the yummy dinners! On our trip we even had the opportunity to visit with Vanessa's Grandma Ruthie and Payton's Great Grandma Ruthie!!! We had such a special visit and even ended up having some great photo opportunities! Our return flight was fully booked. Payton did well again and this time we had the extra hands of Grampy.