Who Said Modeling Was Easy?

Getting a five month old to pose for a Christmas picture is no easy task. I was so proud of myself as I dressed Elle in preparation for her Christmas card photo. Little did I know how difficult it would be to capture. Keep checking your mailboxes, as the finished product will be delivered soon. Here are some of our out-takes.

Elle's New Trick!

Way to go Ellie!

Our Favorite Doc!

It took five long months, but we finally got a picture of Elle with the doctor who delivered her. Thanks Dr. Hirshman for the great care you gave my mommy and me. Love, Elle.

. . .and our favorite nurse, Cheryl

5 Month Update!

On November 3, 2008, Elle celebrated her 5 month birthday. We can't get over how much she's changed in such a few short months. Everyday, she surprises us with something new. Here is an update of her likes, dislikes, and major milestones.

Likes:

• Cuddling
• Reading stories
• Hop and Bananas
• Playing Peek-A-Boo
• Tickles
• "Father Abraham"
• Mr. Butterfly (a gift from Uncle Denny John)
• her pacifier
• chewing on anything and everything
• car rides
• the bjorn
• sitting up
• standing up
• bathtime
  
• MY SWADDLE!!!!!!!!
  

Dislikes:

• laying on her tummy
• loud noises
  
• her infant seat
• sleeping unswaddled
• getting out of the bath

Major Milestones:

Elle can-

• smile
• coo
• laugh
• sit supported
• grab and play with a toy
• stand with hands held
• play peek-a-boo
• roll over
• sleep through the night (although she hasn't been doing a lot of that lately)
• Sleep in her crib !!!!! (Yeah, we're finally there!!! Next, we tackle the swaddle!!!!)
  

Here are some pictures of Elle's first experiences with rice cereal. They are priceless.