I Have Lips

Amelia recently discovered that she has lips and now sucks on them from time to time. This is the most recent in a series of little discoveries that Mom and Dad have witnessed including her thumbs pictured below; feet which she recently realized are great for shoving in her mouth; wrists which were discovered one day when she clasped her hands together and wiggled them back and forth; and, fingernails used for scratching anything that makes noise. These may seem insignificant but we get really excited when witnessing these moments.

Exersaucer

Amelia is now comfortable sitting up so we got her an exersaucer. These are the modern version of walkers which, according to the baby class we took before Amelia's birth, are now thought to be extremely dangerous because an unattended child could easily tumble down a flight of stairs in one. The only thing dangerous about the Exersaucer is toy overload. This little contraption places a dozen or so toys right eye level. Amelia can't decide whether to laugh or cry. We are told she will get accustomed to it. It also will help her develop that baby body builder physique

Baby Body Builder

Amelia is getting big enough that she is starting to outgrow some of her clothes. For some reason this picture with her shirt tucked in and her tight pants craked us up. It reminded me of pictures of one of the first body builders Jack Lalanne who is often pictured with his shirt tucked too tightly into his pants. BTW - I wrote this post Sunday morning and this afternoon Emma saw CNN announcing Jack Lalanne's birthday today, he is 90+.


Searching for Jack Lalanne pictures turned up this photo below which I had to share. While we like to pose her for opportune photos this is ridiculous.

The Opposable Thumb

Already learning to eat with a spoon - but what a mess she can make.

Pumpkin Patch

Watch Me Grow 10/04

Here is your monthly update on our baby's growth.
Picture on the left was taken 9/15/04, on the right 10/15/04.



Track her progress from left to right: 6/15, 7/15 and 8/15

Literate Little One

Amelia loves to have story time with Mom and Dad every night as a part of her routine. She enjoys looking at the pictures and if we are not moving along fast enough she tries to help turn pages.

Now With Movies

Always on the cutting edge we have now added movies of your favorite little girl. Check out Amelia Rolling Over Most of you will already have the Real player required to watch the short film. If you don't click here. For those of you watching at work now is the time to mute sound as you will get to hear her.

Enjoy the show

Growing Up

Amelia took her first bite of real food this week. Too bad the rice cereal she is eating has the consistency of wallpaper paste.


And after she eats like a big girl she takes a bath like a big girl.

Great Sitter

Grandpa and Janet babysat last Sunday and when we returned we found our little girl looking so happy and content.

Above Average

Amelia had her 4 month check up today. For those of you keeping track she is now 25.5 inches tall (90th%tile), weighs 15lbs 2oz (75-90th%tile) and according to her shirt political intelligence is off the charts. Thanks Aunti Steph for the tee.

Party Girl

Amelia went to her first baby birthday party this weekend for her now 2yr old friend Bella Rose. Amelia slept most of the time but otherwise had a good time. For those of you with memories of late 1970's McDonalds parties be prepared for a few changes. Don't expect an appearance from Ronald or to guzzle an unlimited supply of orange drink. There are still happy meals and super sweet sugary cake for everyone.