5 months and firsts

  Charlie turned 5 months old on Saturday and we celebrated by getting sick for the first time. We went to the Dr. on Friday because she was coughing so much that she couldn't catch her breath. She is coughing less but is now wheezing when she breathes. We will monitor it and pray she doesn't have whooping cough because she isn't fully vaccinated yet. She is doing so many new things. She can roll over from both sides, when she wants to of course (it's always on her timing). She talks, blows raspberries, sings and screams incessantly. She loves the sound of her own voice. As I type this she is sitting in her bumbo watching her first baby einstein video and is mesmerized. She loves to grab anything that is in her reach. At the Dr she grabbed her stethoscope and almost through it on the ground. She loves being around other babies and is alert ALL the time. She loves to watch anything and everything. She is such a joy and is always smiling and laughing, even when she is sick. We are so blessed to have her. For Easter she is wearing one of my old dresses as a baby. We will post picks of her and her basket. But here are some older photos that never got posted. They are dated through the end of Feb trough the first week of March. Even now she has grown so much since then. 

going on a walk with mom

 

end of the walk = sleeping baby

enjoying her bumbo seat for the first time

  

our sweet girl

not always smiles

not every picture is picture perfect, but still pretty darn cute if I may say so

Her balding spot along with her greatest concentration of hair. It is going away now.

 

She shares her toys well. Their parents are good friends so they do a lot together. Maybe a match in the making.

It's a Sunshine Day

I know I didn't deliver on the beach photos but now I am. These were taken on Feb 21st at Dana Point. You will get an eye full of us. It is so hard to pick which ones to put up. But the bad ones of muwah were quite easy to delete. Please choose your favorite and let me know. Hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoy the weather here.

You can't be perfect all the time
A necessary feeding creates one of my favorite photos

her strawberry hat makes her look like a Cabbage Patch Doll
she always has a smile
she loves her daddy
she didn't get these eyes from me, they are so blue
such a sweet grin
getting sick of us yet?

just a few more and you're to the end

still in love
mama loves her kisses
our very real and beautiful backdrop
the picture doesn't do it justice
THE END!!!!!
You made it through ALL the pictures. More than you ever wanted to see of us. More later to come. We do miss everyone. Be blessed and stay warm!

Did you miss us?

I know it has been a while since we last posted, but even though we haven't been frequenting the blog our neglect has not been for lack of pictures. This last month we have taken so many pictures of Charlie. Our little girl is growing up so quickly. She is over 13 pounds and gets more beautiful everyday. She talks all the time now and laughs constantly. I love hearing her laugh. Her happiest times are when she has a naked butt or when dad is making her laugh. She has many new boyfriends including the fan, the lamp stand in the corner and the boy down the street. Her latest growth spurt has lasted a little longer than expected and she has eating every hour and a half to two hours (mom is tired!). Her daddy says she needs to be put on a diet but I love her chub. Her next round of shots is not until April so we will see how long she is then. She is consistently wearing 3 month clothing and some 3-6 months when possible. She has many new toys that she loves. Her new swing is a hit, as well as the play mat Ryan's mom sent her. She has also graduated into sitting in the bumbo seat and loves to sit on the table while we make dinner. Everyday I am with her makes me fall more in love with her and am so grateful that I am a mom. I love California and all it has to offer. We have found a great church with Godly friends who are in the same life stage as us. God has certainly directed our steps. Now without further ado here is our pride and joy

the bees are her best friends. She is batting at them now, and loves the lights and music they play

Valentines Day was spent as a family with our small group but mommy & daddy had a special time to celebrate in Laguna Beach.

her shirt was very appropriate for V-day. "50% dad + 50% mom =100% me"

It has been a very busy month so we will leave you with our sleeping beauty
her little shooters were out so we had to take a picture. Annie Oakley look out!

Tomorrow's Blog: Family pictures at the beach!!! Stay tuned