Margaret's 4 Month Checkup

Margaret had her 4 month checkup this weekend.

She is:
12 pounds, 13 ounces (50th percentile)
24.5 inches long (50th percentile)

And her head is 16 inches around (50th percentile).

Mark said that makes her an average baby.
I say that makes her an IDEAL baby!

Happy Birthday NannyJo!

The Many Moods of Margaret

Here is Margaret at 3.5 months old. Sitting on the lion toy. Balancing by her own. I guess she didn't read the book that says she isn't old enough to do that yet!

I wonder what is going through her mind...

Here Margaret is wearing another one of Max's outfits. Giraffes are good for a girl or a boy...

Luau Baby!

Happy Mother's Day

Margaret poses with Mommy on Mother's Day!

Margaret and Max in their Mutual Admiration Society

Margaret doing her Tummy Time. Blanket from the Miskes! Thanks! And I am delighted to report that Margaret has started to roll over! She can go from tummy to back so far. We are really trying to increase her Tummy Time to help her make more progress. Putting her on the big ottoman with a blanket under her seems to work out well. She can lift up her head and see us if we sit on the floor or she can see Max if he runs up to her (as he often does).

Happy Margaret in her Bumbo and a silly hat!

Margaret's Young Admirers

Dylan was very excited about Margaret. And she really seemed to take to him. Dylan helped me with the stroller all day long at the Sheep and Wool Festival. He was eager for his chance to hold Margaret.
This picture was taken right before we left the Festival. Margaret was giving Dylan a big big smile. She really likes him. And he really likes her. Another mutual admiration society!

Back at home Margaret doesn't seem so sure that having her picture taken with Max is a good idea... Maybe she is just intimidated by his giant head...

More Photos!

Margaret was very cooperative last night and let me take a lot of pictures! Yay Margaret!

Here are a few pictures of her being silly in a hat.

And then a little snuggle time with Daddy.

Thanks to Shawn for the pink sweater. It still fits! Yay! And you can tell Margaret is excited about getting to wear such a pretty and soft sweater. :)

Here Margaret looks a little perplexed. Why does Mommy keep making me wear the sweaters she knit for Max?

And here Margaret seems to be REALLY excited about being the model for the poncho for Virgin Crafts!

Max, meanwhile, was determined to get Margaret to take a pacifier!

Standing!

These photos were taken last night after dinner. You can't get much fresher than that!

Margaret will be 15 weeks old tomorrow. She has been standing for a few weeks, with us helping her to balance. Last night she was standing on the table, only lightly holding on to my hands. She's learning to balance herself and she really loves to stand up. Mark got a couple of pictures because it was hard to get a good angle that showed her face and showed that she is standing up by herself.
If you look closely you can see that she is very happy about standing and looking at Mommy.

Here it looks like she is looking at my hands as if to ask why I am not holding onto her more tightly.

Happy little baby, holding on to my thumbs. :)