Halloween and other recent pics

Getting bigger yet?

We've been busily trying to get lots of extra calories into little Emmeline. Sadly, she didn't gain any weight between her 4 and 6 month appointments. I don't want to write much about it here, but of course, I was shocked and sad to hear that. She's been eating very well for the past couple of weeks, so we're hoping she's showing that she can gain weight.

Also, for the past couple of weeks Emi's been saying "ma ma," and at first, I thought she was just babbling. But over time it's become clear that she knows exactly what she's saying, and it warms my heart. Now we need to work on "da da" and "Alaina." Alaina didn't say "mama" (knowingly) until almost 10 months, I think, and said "da da" first, so this is really fun for me. Emi is really a good natured, flexible, sweet baby. Her biggest peeve is being ignored. She prefers direct interaction as much as possible.

Six months old

First cereal:

Just hanging out as a 6-month-old:

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.