Rice Cereal

Today, Amelia is 4 months old, and she just happened to have her 4 month check-up with Dr. Morgan. She weighs 13 lbs 12 ozs. and is 24 in. long. We discussed the option of starting solids gradually...I was not going to start until 6 months, but the Dr. explainned that the extra iron is very good for when they are growing at such a fast rate. She explainned that if Amelia was not ready, then she would let us know. Well, we decided to give it a go!...I don't think that she is ready just yet. She didn't hate it, but she didn't love it either. We'll probably hold off just a bit more (there's no need to rush anything).

First "Hike"

We all got outside on Sunday afternoon to hike around a lake at a local summer camp grounds. The weather could not have been more perfect. Sipsey got to swim and had a blast...she deserves it after her world flipping upside down with the baby and all. We will use the baby backpack so much this summer!

My dad went to Guadalajara Mexico a few weeks ago to visit my brother Robert. He brought the grandkids back some T-shirts. Amelia is sporting hers as a night gown...ready for bed!

New Favorite Passtime

We got a johnny jumper recently, and it has proven to be a "must have"(next to the baby bijiorn). She is still figuring it all out, but she is quickly discovering her capabilities. Soon, she will be touching the ceiling. Unfortunately, due to the untraditional everything in our apartment, the door frames are not the normal width. The downstairs guest bathroom door is the only one the jumper will fit in. It is still worth keeping.

First Easter

We had a good Easter, despite the weather. Amelia looked so sweet in her dress. It snowed that weekend, so it was a bit chilly to say the least. Amelia actually slept through the night that Saturday, and again on Sunday night! I hope this isn't a teaser!

New Bathroom!

Preston finally had a chance to finish the upstairs bathroom, so...Woohoo! The floors are the original floors of the building, so they still look like this after many scrubbings. Nevertheless, it looks so good. Preston did such a great job (he did everything from the tile work to the trim).

"Play" Group

Amelia and I hung out last Monday with Tanya (mom) and her little 6 month old girl, Lily (the one teething). Two other girls joined us with their 5 month old boys. Calling it a play group is a major overstatement, seeing as the babies obviously had no awareness of each other. We all want to get together on a regular basis to hang out. The other cutie is Jack. Mason, the fourth one, was not there yet.

Family Picture

My mom was so happy to see us this weekend. Amelia changes so much each week, so even three weeks ago, when mom saw her last, she was different. She is starting to show some new hair coming in. It may be blonde, but it is too thin to tell yet. She also is teething (already!!). The doctor said it can happen this early. She is knawing on her fists, drooling a lot, and not sleeping too great. Wow! I can't believe how fast she is moving along! I wish I could freeze time.

Amelia and Lil' Logan

Logan wanted to hold Amelia (for practice, of course). He was so sweet with her, and when he had let my mom take her from him, he immediately came back to hold her some more. He is going to make such a good big brother...Although it may be a whole different ballgame when their new baby doesn't go away at the end of the day. Nevertheless, he is so sweet with Amelia.

Weekend at "Grandoty's"

This weekend, Amelia and I went to see my dad. He seems to like the name "Grandoty" as a substitute for Grandaddy, so maybe that will stick. It's relly up to Little Logan, the oldest grand child. We had a great time. Of course, we saw all the progress at the 2-mile place with the clubhouse, and cabin. The cabin has new floors and the clubhouse is coming along pretty nicely. Also, we took a ride in the four-wheeler/golf cart through the Weston Place, which is the other piece of property in north Winnsboro. It is so beautiful out there! Amelia really had a good time, and it was great to see my dad with her. He had not seen her in about five weeks.