Happy Dunce Cap Day

Jon turned 29 today. We celebrated by going out to eat at Red Lobster and then coming home for cake, ice cream and presents. Lucy and I had great fun making party hats and a wonderful card for Jon.
Lucy's hat.

Maggie's hat.

Bring on the cake!

Play time.

Nice Weather and Good Food

Lucy enjoys sharing a yogurt snack with Daddy before bedtime.
Maggie's first attempt at eating rice cereal went fairly well today. We had her four month Dr. visit Friday. She got 4 vaccinations and an exam. Maggie is weighing in at 16lb 6oz. That is in the 95th percentile. She is in the 70th percentile for height. The Dr. said that Maggie will probably be taller than my 5'4". He also okayed us to start on solids and gave us some recommendations for getting Maggie to be a good sleeper.
Lucy had a great time at the park yesterday, but this warmer weather has been hard on her eye. She rubbed her eye a little too much and got a stye.

Maggie had fun a the park too. So much she fell asleep.

I'm 4 months old

Maggie is 4 months old today. Here are some fun tidbits:

• Maggie makes lots of sounds including; grunting, squealing, laughing (when you kiss her hands or cheeks, when Lucy or the dogs are playing), mmmbbb, aaaaoooohhh, eeeemmmm, baaa, paapaapaa, aarrraahh, wwwaaawwwaa, ggghhh
• She doesn't love tummy time, but she tolerates it. We try to fit it in several small sessions throughout the day. Mostly on the changing table after diaper changes. And one big session in Lucy's room after lunch. Lucy, Mommy and Maggie will all get on our tummies. Lucy will play with Maggie and if Maggie starts crying Lucy tells her, "More tummy time Maggie!!!"
• Maggie is really good at eye contact and following objects. Again, Lucy is a popular target. She will also follow toys, Mommy/Daddy's finger or face. And of course the dogs.
• Maggie is super strong. She can support her head really well when held or when in the exersaucer. She can also stand for a while with minimal help. She will push up on her arm during tummy time, but for the most part she rests on her elbows.
• Maggie is getting better at grasping. She has always held my fingers when I feed her, but now she shakes rattles. Brings the rattle to her mouth. And will hold a toy for a few minutes.
• Maggie likes to play "Up, Up, Up" - Maggie lays on a blanket and when she lifts her head a little I will pull her up by her arms and say, "Up, Up, Up". If she lifts her head and I don't respond occasionally she will start going, "papapa". After she has been siting for a little bit I will let her fall back gently and say"Bonk!" Then we do it again. She loves it!
• She has only rolled over the one time, and that was just an accident.
• She is good at following voices and smiles when you say her name.
• Maggie has just started to razz (see above photo).
• Maggie sits with support, but not on her own. She likes to be upright and will get really mad if you try to cradle her like a baby.

Together

A kiss.
A hug.

A look.

A pair.

A hand.

G&G Brown

Lucy won't smile for the camera, but she will make this face.
Maggie having tummy time.

Making faces with Grandpa.

Lucy helpin Grandma feed Maggie.

Getting Grumpy

Maggie was ready for a nap. Not in the mood for pictures.
Lucy insisted on getting out her pink hat even though I told her it was too little. After trying to wear it a couple of times she decided it was best to give it to "Little Maggie."
Lucy really likes the Cars characters. Here she is showing off the big truck and little truck aka Mack and Mater.

What are they thinking?

I've seen Lucy do it. How does it work?
Oh...hey Mom.

Not the camera again.

I like my necklace from Alivia and Anna.

Okay...I'll smile.