Olivia Cate - 6 Months!

Olivia,

On February 14th, you turned 6 months old! We really can't believe that you are half way to ONE!! Time continues to fly by!

You are learning so many new things and growing up so fast! These are a few things that you have been up to. . . 

• You are rolling over from back to front so easily! It took you a couple of weeks, but you figured out how to roll back onto your back.
• You are sleeping on your stomach and sleep much better that way. 
• You are a happy girl and love to give us smiles. You do make us work hard for them though!

• You are wearing 6 month clothes and 9 month pajamas. You are wearing a few 9 month clothes but they are still a little big on you. You are so long but so skinny! 
• You are still wearing size 2 diapers
• You eat 5 oz of formula at each feeding and a 7 oz bottle before bed
• You had your 6 month check up last week and you weighed 16.9 pounds and were 28 inches! (99% for height and 60% for weight)
• You got 2 shots and cried for a few minutes but you are tough
• You started eating rice cereal and veggies! 
• Sweet peas was the first thing you had and you LOVE them! 

• You are really noticing Bella now and you laugh out loud at her! 
• You sleep (mostly) all night and are a good sleeper. 
• You go to bed around 7:30 and wake up around 6:30

• You are doing well at daycare. You seem to be happier now than you were in the beginning. 
• You are a very calm and laid back baby. You rarely cry.

You had your first cold and have had a cough for a couple of weeks but that hasn't slowed you down! 

Olivia,

You are such a joy to your daddy and me. You are the best part of every day. Words cannot describe the love that we have for you. We love watching you learn and grow. You are so smart and we are so very proud of you. We are so thankful for you and feel so blessed to be your parents. We love you so much sweet girl.

Love, 

Momma and Daddy

Olivia's First Valentine's Day!

We are so thankful for our little Valentine!! 

This girl.....

Is my whole world. Love her so very much!

Olivia Cate - 5 Months!

Olivia,

On January 14 you turned 5 months old! Once again, another month has flown by! They seem to get faster each month.

You have been so much fun this month. Here's what you have been up to:

• You are wearing 6 months clothes and a few 9 months things. You are so long so some of the 6 months are too short.  
• You rolled over this month! You don't do it a lot but you definitely know how. You haven't figure out how to roll from your back to your stomach yet, but I think it will be soon. 
• You started daycare this month. This has been a very hard adjustment for your momma and daddy. You are doing well but you are much more advanced than other kids in your class so we think you get bored. We can't get there fast enough to pick you up at the end of the day! 
• You are eating Similac Advantage formula and eating 5 oz every 3 hours. 
• You are a happy girl. You rarely cry and if you do it is because you are very sleepy (or want to be held!!)

• You love to grab your feet and put them in your mouth.  
• You are a wiggle worm. You don't like to be still and are constantly moving! 
• You smile all of the time! You have started laughing and it is so cute! You make us work hard to get a laugh but will give us smiles all day long. 
• Your eyes are still blue. 
• You still love your exersaucer. You like to play in it in the mornings before school. 
• You are still wearing a size 2 diaper.

• You went to the doctor this month for your first sick visit. Luckily it was just a cold. 
• You weighed 16 pounds 4 oz. 
• You are very long and skinny! 
• You went to church for the first time this month! We have been going regularly and you do so well! Everyone loves to see you and talks about how pretty you are. 
• You took your first road trip to SC for Christmas! You did great in the car. 
• You are such a happy baby! You are usually smiling. 
• You love to play! You will reach for anything you can get your little hands on. 
• You put everything in your mouth! You drool so much we have to keep a bib on you.

 First day of school!

 First time at church!

Olivia, 

I think we say it every month but this has been the best one yet! Your little personality is really starting to come out and you make us laugh so much! You are the sweetest baby and very laid back. You are so smart and really excel in everything that you do. We are so very proud of you and cannot imagine our lives without you. You bring so much joy to our family and we love you more than you will ever know sweet girl! 

Love, 

Momma and Daddy