A Sneak Peek!

This past weekend we had some 6 month photos taken of Ellie. I got the proofs today and thought I would share a sneak peek with you all! ENJOY!

1/2 A Year Old

Happy 6 months Ellie Jane! You are growing to be such a big girl. Continuing to develop your cute little personality every day. At 6 months you:

• LOVE your blankie and don't like sleep without it


• Started eating rice cereal and sweet potatoes and generally like them - but more that you want to put stuff in your mouth


• Have developed the "want" for items you can't have (like cousin Whit's necklace)


• Sleep most nights all the way through the night


• Are soooo happy all the time!

We went to the doctor today for her 6 month checkup (on a side note - I am really going to miss him when we move to Spokane). She is just as tiny as ever! Her stats are:

• Weight: 12 lbs. 3 oz (2%)


• Height: 25.25" (33%)


• Head Circumfrence: 40.5 cm (6%)

This means that Ellie's weight is still trending down for her age. She started off in the 5% at birth and 1st month, but by her 4th month she was in the 3% and now just the 2%. Her height is back up... at birth this was in the 57% and went down in the 4th month, but can't remember where to. And her HC was measuring right at 17% this whole time, but I guess she is leveling out a bit and is more proportionate. The doctor also confirmed that Ellie is teething. Her lower two incisors are inflamed, but haven't broken through yet.

Emotional Connection

You all know how goofy Jared is - I don't need to tell you that. But today, he's playing with Ellie and proceeds to say "This is a physical representation of our emotional connection now and for forever." What a corny daddy.

Big Girl Food

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Special Moment

Yes, I know yesterday was Mother's day, but this was just too cute not to share. Grandpa and Ellie had a special moment together - a shared smile. LOVE it.

Toes

Ellie found her feet a long time ago, but just recently, she figured out that they reach her mouth. Its quite a sight when she sticks not just one toe, but ALL FIVE in her mouth! Oh silly girl.

Jump!

Two Sundays ago we got Ellie a jumper in hopes that she would use it to strengthen her little leg muscles. She hasn't had much luck with the exersaucer since she isn't heavy enough to get it to bounce. Well she still hasn't really jumped in it, but uses her legs to spin herself around. She really has fun!