Cousin Charles Comes Over

Cousin Charles and Aunt Amy came over for a visit. We always enjoy their visits. Aunt Amy got to hold Lena Kate and she loves this:) Charles wanted to sit too. It is a good thing we got a big rocking chair. Charles is developing quite the personality and has new words every day. He now calls our Missy by her name, but rather than an "M" he says "P". I can't help but giggle.

Playing "Where's Charles?" over the arm of the chair.

THERE HE IS!

I told Charles after he smiled with his hands all in his mouth like the first pic to put his hands down and smile and this is what he did! So cute. It is exactly what I told him to do.

My friend Rachel said that if you stick you tongue out at babies Lena Kate's age they will start playing with their tongue and mimic you. It worked. Here is what she did. She was liking that game. Momma did it and looked silly, so she did it and looked adorable. I love her expressive eyebrows.

Lena is getting stronger and holding her head up more everyday, she's also awake much of the day.

More smiles..she is a happy girl this morning, maybe because Daddy didn't have to go to work today. She definitely has my dimples, yea! Can you see them in this first pic? Her hair has thinned out on the side so it now looks like she has a flat top in this first pic. I also like how when you look at her face straight on the part of her little ears you see is the tops like in the last pic. Obviously, I really enjoy just taking her in everyday.

We are trying to give her a bottle every other day. For the last 2 days she was not having it from me. I but the bottle up to her mouth and she just bawled. Last night we were trying when Lane got home. I was getting frustrated...as was she. I gave her to Lane and the bottle. She fussed for a little bit then took the bottle just fine. It takes her awhile to finish it, but she usually does. I guess when she is in my arms she wants it straight from the source. Daddy has a permanent job every other day now. Thanks Lane! Mommy needed to be rescued.

LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST:

Lena slept from 10 pm until 3am - 5 hours straight. That is a first. She even slept for a few more hours after her 3 am snack! Good girl, Lena Kate. We would love you even if you didn't sleep a wink, you are such a sweet angel baby, but a little sleep is always good for Mommy and Daddy.