Cuddles in her fall jacket as we watch leaves falling

Cuddles in her fall jacket as we watch leaves falling

“Little Bits” as we call her, is growing!  She had her 4-month check-up today and weighed in at 10 pounds 12 ounces (2nd percentile), measured at 23 inches (10th percentile) and had a 15 1/2 inch head circumference (33rd percentile).  Though still tiny, the doctor has no issues.  She is showing all developmental signs, eats heartily and smiles generously.  She loved being in her doctors arms, and didn’t cry too long as she got her next round of immunizations!

This week we spent time with friends, like Ari at Centennial Park in Edina (lovely connected lakes!), had many snuggles together (trying on her new snowsuit- a little big for her still…), and spent time in our old neighborhood in South Minneapolis (Powderhorn park, so beautiful).  Ella has been drooling up a storm, ‘chewing’ (we call it “nom-noming”)on anything possible, and reaching for toys during tummy time.  She can roll from belly to back and back to side, and is sleeping in a larger crib to allow for lots of movement!  (She sleeps with all arms and legs akimbo, and often we wake up in the middle of the night to see that she’s rotated in bed!  How??)  She continues to make us giggle and smile, especially when SHE giggles and smiles!

A walk to Powderhorn Park, where we lived pre-Ella

A walk to Powderhorn Park, where we lived pre-Ella

A walk with Ari, who enjoyed chats with Ella Mae

A walk with Ari, who enjoyed chats with Ella Mae

Nom nom nom!  And yes, that's her hand, my fingers AND the nuk in her mouth!

Nom nom nom! And yes, that’s her hand, my fingers AND the nuk in her mouth!

Getting ready with her winter bunting!  Bear ears!!

Getting ready with her winter bunting! Bear ears!!