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Well, it's been a long time since we checked in. Jace is absolutely growing like a weed and learning new things on a daily basis. We spend most of our time just watching him and laughing. He spends most of his time smiling and cooing and is really only fussy when he is hungry or sleepy. He absolutely lights up our lives and we have no idea what life was like before him (besides well rested!). So many things have happened to tell you about. He started daycare which is going surprisingly well (even for Mom). The teachers at his daycare are wonderful and Jace is spending lots of time with new people and new kid friends and is becoming well socialized. Everyone at the center loves to visit the new baby (especially the 2 year old little girls - it is in their genes!). Right now there is only one other baby, Ethan, in his class and the other day when Mom went to visit, they were sitting across from each other having some sort of baby gibberish conversation and just giggling at each other. Very, very cute. Of course, the same afternoon they went for a buggy ride outside and the teacher couldn't figure out why they were being fussy until she peaked in and saw that they were pinching each other's arms and unwilling to let go. Boys will be boys.

Jace has been blowing bubbles like crazy, grabbing everything within reach, and trying very hard to get anything and everything into his mouth. He is somewhat successful but it sure keeps him busy trying. Lately he has been sticking out his little tongue nonstop - it is very pointy and he makes funny faces. He is learning how to activate some toys that require his motion to operate (i.e. he must kick a footplate to get the buttons to light up). He is starting to take interest in books and is working hard at sitting up. He tries to push himself along during tummy time and mostly gets frustrated because he just ends up digging his forehead into the ground. He loves to eat breakfast and take baths in the big bathtub with his dad (Papa). Speaking of bathtime, this week he found the fun in splashing and managed to splash water over everyone, including his mom who was sitting outside of the tub!

We went for our 4 month check up this week. It seems that we have given birth to one little chunky monkey. He measured 26.75 inches (95th %!), 17 lbs 2 ounces (85th %!). This kid will be bigger than mom and dad by the time he is in 3rd grade at this rate. He had a round of shots and tolerated them incredibly well.

We love you all and can't wait to see you. You will be surprised by how our little guy has grown and developed.

Love,
Jen, Jody, Jace