Snow Time!

Brooklynn had many chances to play in the snow this winter (hopefully those days are behind us)!  G-pa got her new snowpants and a coat for Christmas.  A few times her friend, Katie, came and joined her in the fun.  The swingset actually got some use too! One time Beth and Ben, Katie's parents, took them sledding....they loved it!

5 Months Old!

I was exactly 5 months old when this photo was taken!  (Hey Aunt T - check out the shirt!).  Trying to think back this past month to see what I have learned and discovered.  Hmmm...I find my right hand so interesting.  I often hold it out (as if admiring finger nail polish), wiggle my fingers or rotate my hand and just stare.  You might catch me doing this many times a day.  A few times I have caught my momma coming in to check on me, thinking I was asleep, only to find me facinated with my hand!  I have also found the volume on my voice.  I can talk loudly and shout.  What fun it is to make all kinds of different sounds!  Momma prefers they be happy sounds though, as I have a tendency to make intentional loud screams when I am not happy and want my way...but hey, who doesn't?  I'm getting bigger by the moment.  I am approaching the end of my pumpkin seat days.  I wear 9mo/6-12 months although some are getting a little snug.  Momma is hoping to hold out until the weather changes before updating my wardrobe - she has several 12 months spring/summer clothes from cousin Jacob.  I tried eating some solid foods and giving soy formula a try but I showed signs of either intolerance (soy, wheat) or a hard time digesting (squash).  She is going to wait until after my 6 mo growth spurt to try again.  I have mastered the jumpy-jump station and the walker in stationary position.  I enjoy the vertical position, playing with my toys.  I HATE being on my tummy and am still working on the ability to sit unattended.  I do like being on my back where I can kick and stretch.  I have also discovered how to roll to my side...so close to rolling over on my tummy!  But by far my favorite thing is to be NAKED!  Momma says that I will love summer when I won't have to wear so many covering clothes.  Catch up with you next month...I have to go and get discovering all the new things awaiting me!