The "big bed"

I started the day by playing in "the big bed" with Mama. I love cuddling and tumbling around the big soft bed! Then, Uncle Taylor came to visit me. I showed him my new tricks - crawling and pulling myself up to standing.
A note from Mama - Well folks, this was my first week back at work (part-time). It was unbelievably difficult leaving Caroline. We are extremely fortunate that she is in good hands with Grandma BB and Grandma Phyllis on Mondays and Nanny Rosie on Wednesdays. As I keep telling myself, it is only 2 out of the 7 days that I'm not with her during the day. We will continue to pray that I'm able to stay home with her full time someday. We'll just have to wait and see what God has in store for us.

The first crawl is the sweetest

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Welll...there are lots of new things to tell you about. I have mastered the whole crawling thing. It's great...when I want a new toy, I can crawl to get it. When I want Mama, I just crawl into her lap. It's SO much fun!





I also like to climb up in my crib and now pull myself up to standing. The view is great!


Besides for crawling, my other favorite things are...eating everything that I can see...my toes, toys, the tassles on blankets, Mama's fingers, etc. I'm still working on pushing those teeth out, but no luck yet.
Grandma BB brought me an exer-saucer and it is the best thing since sliced bread! (Actually - it's better than sliced bread because I can't have bread yet.)

First round of tennis

Well, today, I played my first round of tennis. ...OK, well maybe I didn't play, but I got dressed up in my tennis dress and played with a tennis ball. That counts, right?

Escape

Sssshhh...don't tell Mama. I'm secretly planning to escape from my crib.

Swing!

I took my first ride on the swings at the park. I'm still pretty little though, so mama had to put her purse AND a blanket in there with me so I would fit! It was lots of fun!

Growing with Mr Bear - 28 weeks

Here I am "growing with Mr. Bear" at 28 weeks.

Grass!

Despite mama's attempts to keep me on the blanket, I continued to squirm my way off the blanket and onto that wonderful abyss of green grass. I love to feel it between my toes and fingers. I like to eat it too, but mama won't let me :(

Hands and knees

Just yesterday, Caroline was laying on her tummy and all of a sudden scooched her legs up under her and got on all fours (in crawling position). She rocked back and forth. Now she is doing this everytime she is on her tummy. I think crawling is in the near future!Look out world! Here she comes!

I can sit up!

I can sit up by myself now. Sometimes I still topple over though, but I'm getting better at it! I still am a huge squirmy wormy, but occasionally, I'll just sit quietly with mama or daddy.

Granny, laundry, and playtime

Well, let's see...what have I been up to this week. Well - I got to meet Granny for the first time (Daddy's grandma). I got to spend some time with Grandma BB and Grandpa at their house. I also helped Mama with the laundry. And I played, of course. I'm only 6 months after all!

Oh yes - I had my 6 month doctor's appointment and I weighed 14 lb, 6 oz. I also grew to 26 1/2 inches. I'm getting big!

Growing with Mr Bear - 6 months

Mama, I know you want to take my picture for my 6 month "Growing with Mr. Bear", but I'm a busy girl. I think I'll get down.

I love my baths!

Bath time is so much fun. I LOVE to kick and splash! And I love to cuddle in the bunny towel Aunt Meredith got me. Thanks Aunt Mere!

Happy 6 month birthday Caroline!

Caroline turned 6 months old today! We sang happy birthday to her over half a candle in her baby food. "What? No cake? All I get is mushy bananas?!" We then went out and celebrated at our friend Erica's tropical fiesta! "Wait a minute - it's MY birthday and I get to go to bed while you get to go to a party? No fair!"

Mmmm....books

Caroline loves her books, but I'm not sure she understands their true purpose yet.

water!

Caroline's new favorite toy is the sink. She loves to feel the spray on her fingers and her toes.

Temper!

Yesterday, our sweet little baby introduced us to something we haven't yet seen from her: her temper! Instead of the mild fussing we were used to when she was unhappy, she grimaced and angrily spewed a loud "na na na na na na!" at us. Think temper tantrum infant-style. She did the same thing this morning when I tried to feed her rice cereal instead of the desired applesauce. Uh oh...what are we in for now!

A big hello to you!

We had a party at grandma BB's house last night. Here I am in my party bubble.

Peek-a-boo!

Peek-a-boo!
I'm getting so big that I can peek over the top of my crib!

Almost 6 months old

I can't believe I"m almost 6 months old! Hmmm...What are my favorite things right now... I love playing in the sink and splashing my feet in the water. I love chewing on everything - my feet, spoons, my toys, my parents, fabric, just
about everything.


I also love being outside. When I'm being a crab, mama takes me outside and almost instantly, I become happy again.

Fruits and Veggies!

Mama feeds me fruit and veggie baby food at lunch and dinner now. I LOVE squash and pears. Mmmmmmm...

Funny Faces...

I like to make this new funny face where I crinkle up my nose.

Sleeping with Bunny

Whenever I go night-night, I have to have Elly and Bunny snuggling with me. zzzzzz.....

Bare Naked Lady

Here I am hanging out in the buff. Right after this picture, I had my first taste of vegetables. I tried some carrots. I made a face, but still ate them. I think I prefer my rice-oatmeal cereal, but I just might give the veggies another shot.

Bare Naked Babies

Will you read me a story?

Will you read me a story?

Growing with Mr. Bear

From 2 weeks to 11 weeks to 5 months!