SIX MONTHS!!

Sweet Quinny, you are six months old (as of September 1st) and are just SO fun!! This month:

• You are wearing 6-9 month clothes and size 2 diapers.
• You weigh 15lbs 14oz (50th percentile) and you are over 26 inches long (50th percentile). You're long and skinny just like Mommy and Daddy were as babies!
• You are finally starting to get in a decent sleep routine - it only took half a year! :)
• You still usually nap twice a day - one short nap in the morning and another longer nap in the afternoon.
• You still do well with both bottles and nursing and will eat a few solids (mostly sweet potatoes and pears).
• You gag until you throw up if you don't like what we're feeding you - quite dramatic!
• You had a couple weeks where you refused all food except breast milk. We think you just wanted to prove that you're in control. :)
• You try to sit-up, but usually fall over because you get so excited about sitting up. 
• You can roll all the way across the room, and will not stay on a blanket. You like to go for leaves and grass at school when you have outside time on your blanket. 
• You sing and babble ALL.THE.TIME. 
• You are seriously the happiest baby 99% of the time. There is usually a big smile on your face most of the day! 
• You have the most beautiful gummy grin.
• You put EVERYTHING in your mouth! Anything you get your hands on goes straight in your mouth.
• You will play in your jumper for a little bit, but usually prefer to be on the floor. You love the exersaucer at Nanny's house though - you keep yourself entertained forever.
• Much to Mommy's dismay, you pull almost every bow off about .000001 seconds after it's on. You like to smile really big after you do that. 
• You like to people watch and will smile really big at just about anyone that will give you attention. 
• You and Emma have become extra interested in each other. You'll be the best of friends when you can actually play with her. 
• Your hair is SO long on top and is finally getting a little longer on the sides. 
• You still laugh SO hard every time you see Papa. He can always get you to babble and scream so loud! 

We love you SO much baby girl. These first six months have gone by incredibly fast with each month getting better and better. We don't want you to grow so fast, but each stage has been SO fun!!!!!! We're getting into the fall season and know it's going to be the best fall we've ever had as a family. Love you to the moon and back sweet girl! 

Nana

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NANA!!! We love you SO much!!

Quinny can't wait to help celebrate next year when she can have cake with you. :)

Lucy wanted in on the picture taking, too!

Thank you for everything you do for us. We appreciate everything SO much and hope you felt plenty of love today! We can't wait to see you again! Love you!!!

FIVE MONTHS!

Quinny, you are FIVE MONTHS!! I cannot believe how quickly everything is going by. At five months....

• You are wearing 3 month and 3-6 month clothing and a few 6 month.
• You are wearing a size 2 diaper.
• You are definitely bigger than month 4, but we don't have your exact measurements.
• You are NOT sleeping through the night. :) You sleep a max of 4 hours...it's actually gotten worse this month and we think it's because of teething. That means you're still in our room.
• You will nap in your crib and we put up black out curtains to help with that.
• You will not sleep without a noise machine on. You can sleep through the loudest noises
• You are still getting breast milk and usually drink 5 oz at a time! You get very distracted and usually end up trying to roll out of the arms of whoever is feeding you.
• You have started oatmeal and absolutely love it! 
• We've also tried sweet potatoes, peas, squash, avocado, peaches, pears, and apple sauce.
• You HATED squash and you clearly did not get that from your Momma since that's my favorite veggie.
• You had a bad reaction to apple sauce and your Dr. said to not give you anymore until you're over a year. It was NO FUN! 
• You love love love the jumperoo - especially the one at daycare since it's lower to the ground.
• You keep your legs kicking almost 24/7.
• You are still rolling all over the place. You usually end up rolling right off the blanket you're laid on and end up chewing on it.
• You are drooling like CRAZY and chew on EVERYTHING. 
• You still try to sit up when we lay you down and have been able to gorilla sit for a few seconds at a time.
• Your feet go in your mouth if you're contently laying on your back.
• You love your feet! If we cover them up with a onesie you will just sit and stare. It's like you're wondering where your skin went. :)
• You laugh if Momma starts tickling you. It melts our hearts! 
• You love Papa! He can get you to smile and talk no matter the mood you were in .00002 seconds earlier. You scream with excitement when you see him walk into a room. It's so adorable! 
• You will put one hand on each of my cheeks and pull Momma to you. LOVE it! Sometimes you will try to latch on my cheek or chin. :)
• You reached for your Daddy for the first time.
• You are realllllly good at letting everyone in the room know you are there. You definitely love to be the center of attention. :)
• You have a talent for being dramatic.....very very dramatic. You let us know if you do not like something almost immediately we the loudest/maddest sounding scream.
• You like to spit and blow raspberries. This has lead to a bunch of sheet changes.
• You love to smile more than any baby! Everyone always comments on how happy you always are!
• You are still in daycare and are doing really well. You love Ms. Amy and seem to be on a really good schedule with eating, playing, and sleeping.
• You and Riley still like to make each other cry and pick on each other. It's like you trade off days of who is being the class bully and who is being abused. It's cute....for now. 

Quinny, we love you SO much. You let us know you were on your way one year ago on July 22nd, and it was the best news we could have heard! We miss you anytime you are away and cannot wait to pick you up from "school" every day! Your Daddy and I can not get enough of you! We love you to the moon and back baby girl! 

Four Months

Sweet Quinny Beth, at four months you are:

-You are wearing 3 month and some 3-6 month clothing.

-You are wearing a size 1 diaper
-You weighed in at 13 lbs 14 oz (50 percentile)

-You are over 25 inches tall (90 percentile)

-Your head size is in the 75 percentile, but I don't remember the exact measurement

-You still get breast milk exclusively and I usually nurse you when I'm around rather than giving a bottle
-You get bottles at daycare and take 5 oz every time

-Ms. Amy has really worked with you on holding your bottle and now you can do it by yourself!! I'm so proud of you!!
-You are not an amazing sleeper :)
-You usually sleep no more than 4 hour stretches at night - Mommy is starting to get worn down :)

-You still sleep in our room since you're up so much - soon...very soon you will be in your crib

-You are an awesome napper - usually with 3 naps during the day ranging from 1-3.5 hours

-You really like to laugh at me and especially your Daddy - it's the sweetest sound ever!

-You constantly have something in your mouth - mostly your hands
-You still love your paci at night and when you're not in a familiar place

-You aren't big on crying a ton, but when you do cry it's extra loud! :)

-You talked to us ALL.THE.TIME and will try to mimic our mouth movement

-You love to blow bubbles and laugh so hard if you cover yourself in drool

-You definitely prefer to sit up - if we lay you on your back you're bringing your chin to your chest trying to get up!
-You will roll all over the place now...back to belly, belly to back

-You usually scream if you've been on your belly too long :)

-You will grab ahold of a few toys, but mostly prefer your lovey and baby doll Nana got you

-You will try to turn your head all the way around when me or your Daddy come in the room and you hear us...it melts our hearts!

-Your eyes are still blue, and your hair might be getting a little darker....it's definitely quite a bit longer!

-You love your cousin Emily and Papa....they never fail to make you laugh and smile so much!

-You made your first long car ride to Benton and were PERFECT...you slept the entire way there and the entire way back...Mommy and Daddy were so thankful for that!!! :)

-You loved seeing Nana, Mimi, Papa, Aunt Trish, Uncle Ron, Uncle David, Aunt Karla, and especially Uncle Kevy....you officially have the Smily family wrapped around your little finger! 

-You love the jumperoo and bumbo a lot this month

-You had another ear infection and had to take more antibiotics :(

-Your little nails are growing like weeds and have to be cut at least once a week if not more!

-You got in your first "fight" at school :) Another sweet girl in your class named Riley has really long and curly hair. Apparently you like long, curly hair because you were laid beside her and would not let go.  Miss Riley was not a fan of you grabbing her hair so she kept slapping your nose. You wouldn't let go and she wouldn't quit slapping so you were both a bit inconsolable for a few minutes after you were separated. 

Quinny, your Daddy and I love you SO much! I cannot believe how fast you are still growing and how lovable you are. I wish I could freeze time!! You're becoming even more precious every day and we love watching your little personality come to light! We love you to the moon and back baby girl! 

Uncle Kevy

It's a few days late, but sweet Quinny wanted to wish her Uncle Kevy a happy belated birthday! 

We love you, Uncle Kevy!