Emi has really been babbling lately. She's saying "ma ma ma ma" a lot, and lots of "b" sounds, too ("mba" is frequently heard). Lots of m, b, g consonants and o and a vowel sounds. And some h sounds, too, especially upon greeting people. She's doing really well at sitting up, although she definitely still flops back or to the side after a while.



Five Months Old

These photos were actually taken yesterday, but today Emmeline is five months old! She loves to experiment with her voice, making soft sounds, low sounds, raspy sounds, and everything in between. She makes little coughing sounds a lot to get our attention when we're not looking at her. She loves being outside, going for walks, taking baths, and interacting with people. She does not like being ignored. ;-) She also likes pulling people's hair and putting it in her mouth whenever possible. She is very distracted these days, wanting to constantly interact with people and her environment. Little sounds that she would've ignored in the past have become very interesting. I often have to wake her from her morning nap to pick up her sister from kindergarten, and she always is pleasant, smiling, and ready to go!

Splish splash!

Emi loves taking baths! No matter how fussy she is, a warm bath always relaxes her and makes her smile. I think she understands the word "splash" because whenever I say, "Emmeline, splash!" she always starts splashing with her arms and legs. 

Emi and Alaina had a pretend campout in Alaina's tent. Alaina made a fake campfire with pretend smores, hot dogs, etc., and they both relaxed on pillows with stuffed animals.



Emi's checkup

Emi had her four-month checkup this morning. She weighs 13 pounds 5 ounces and is 27 inches long (97th percentile!). Her head circumfrence is 16 inches. She is healthy, thriving, and took her shots like a champ!

She loves taking a bath in this Blooming Bath from my friend Theresa that fits right in a sink.

A "playdate" last week with two of her baby friends.

Emi has been my walking buddy every Thursday night while Todd and Alaina go to a financial class he's been helping teach (Alaina plays with the kids). Emi loves being outside and I love going for walks, so we both have enjoyed it a lot.



There are more sister pics over at Alaina's blog right now, so check them out.

Sisters

The following photos show a play-by-play of Alaina and Emmeline kinda/sorta playing together. It was the first time they seemed to be really interacting a lot in a way that was enjoyable to both of them. With such a big age difference, I will treasure these sorts of moments because they might not come often.
In other news, Emi started playing with her toes today. She even grabbed them when I said, "Where are your toes?" This may have been purely coincidental, but as her mommy I reserve the right to call her brilliant.

Hanging out with grandma during a recent visit:

Emi with my good buddy, Debbie:


Her first friend sharing her playmat with her:

Updated to add that last night she slept from about 10-8!! :-)