Claire - 6 Months

Claire had her 6-month checkup today.  She weighs 15 lbs 5.5 oz (33rd percentile) compared to 13 lbs 9 oz (50th percentile) at her 4 month checkup.  She only grew a tiny bit in length to 25 and 3/4" (25th percentile) from 25" at 4 months.  Her head size is 17.4" (90th percentile) versus 16.5" (75th percentile) at 4 months.  Claire is growing well and very alert and active.  The doctor said she was "just perfect".  

She got the same 4 shots as at 2 months and 4 months (PCV, DTap, Hib, and IPV) plus the Rotavirus vaccine by mouth.  She was so sad and mad again.  She also was fussy and got a light fever at night this time. 

This month she has been babbling a lot and laughing, particularly at her big brother CJ.  She definitely knows who he is and thinks he is the funniest thing ever, especially when he sings to her and jumps around.  

Claire can sit up without falling over now (though she needs help getting to the sitting position).  She loves this position because she can see all around and feels more involved.  She also really wants to move.  From her tummy, she's reaching a lot and can move a full 360 degrees.  

She likes solid food now.  Bananas and butternut squash are her favorite.  She also likes applesauce and sweet potatoes, and she'll eat peas mixed with applesauce.  Of course, everything is still mixed with rice cereal.  

Check out these pictures of Claire at 6 months!

Boys Camp Weekend at Delhi

It's that time of year again!  The family together in Delhi celebrating another Lake Delaware Boys Camp anniversary.

A new activity - water balloon "tossing" into the lake

And of course swimming and lounging by the lake

And lots of ATV riding (getting Claire started early)

Mommy and Claire relaxing

CJ playing with new old cars he got for 25 cents a piece at the picnic

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Summer Snapshots

July was hot in NJ.  We wanted to share a few random mid summer pictures!

Thinking hard about this toy

So cute in pink swim gear

Claire looking adorable in her beautiful orange dress

One soggy afternoon

First time trying rice cereal...not impressed

Claire and CJ in their matching Babiators

One of Claire's favorite sleeping positions

Claire's Daycare Friends

Claire made a new BFF at daycare - her and Taylor holding hands.

Singing with Mr. Ray at Preschool

Our little volunteer, not shy at all!