Sick Baby?

Sweet Baby Girl woke up Christmas Eve morning with a cough that worried us - especially since she was about to start daycare. We didn't want her to start with a weakened immune system (plus we knew they were seeing more cases of RSV recently), so we decided to go ahead and take her in to get checked out. THIS is how she occupied herself while waiting to see the doctor. Sick baby? I think not...

Merry Christmas from the Carey's

"And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:10-12

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Christmas Eve Cookie Decorating

Ryan and I were so excited to start a new family tradition this year! We invited family and friends over the morning of Christmas Eve for breakfast in our PJs and decorated cookies for Santa. We ended up staying in our pajamas the entire day - it was GREAT!

Here are some action shots of everyone decorating the cookies. So fun! :)



Christmas Greetings

2010 Christmas card

4 months!

Sweet girl you're getting so big! Here's your latest happenings...

• Weight: 13lb 11oz (Can you believe it?! Who would have thought when you started out so small...)
• Length: 24.75 in (Tall too!)
• You wear mostly 0-3mo clothes, but some 3-6 mo outfits work too.
• You are eating 6oz every 4.5 hours now. From the looks of those chunky thighs, Mommy could probably stand to let you go a little longer between bottles! ;)
• You started sleeping straight through the night over Thanksgiving break. It's wonderful and Mommy and Daddy are very appreciative of your new ability.
• You aren't really much of a cooer or babbler, but boy can you shriek! It's the most high pitched and LOUD noise I've ever heard come out of a child.
• We haven't heard any big laughs yet, but you do chuckle a little - mostly at your goofy Dad.
• You're SUCH a Daddy's girl and will smile and squeal when he walks into the room. I try not to get jealous... ;)
• You just love your hands and can entertain yourself with those alone for a long time.
• You're starting to reach out and grab things, but you're very selective and it's a slow, purposeful process. I love watching you concentrate to make your hands move the way you want. You're favorite toy to grab is a bug that dangles from your play mat.
• You've started sitting up in the Bumbo and really enjoy looking around at what's happening.
• You also like the Jenny Jump-Up that Miss Chelsea gave you. You have a good 'ol time - spinning in circles mostly with a little hop now and then.
• TV is the most fascinating thing in the world to those little eyes! You watch Baby Einstein and Mommy cracks up at the faces you make.
• Mommy also has a flashcard app on her phone that she plays with you. Your favorite card is "cake" and you squeal every time this one comes up. That's my girl! ;)
• You're starting to get a little more hair and it's definitely going to be thick and curly. (That's from Mommy - sorry about that!)
• Next month, I'm sure I'll be reporting that you can roll over (back to front). You're VERY close now and I'm convinced the only reason you haven't done it yet is because you're so laid back you don't really care to move from where you're placed.

I'm so proud to be your Mommy and continue to be amazed by you every day. I just can't wait to see what new things you will learn and do in the coming months. Christmas is right around the corner and you are making this the happiest of holiday seasons for your Mom and Dad. We love you, Charlotte!