Four Months

Ariella is 4 months old today! I am so grateful for my lovely, healthy baby! She smiles, coos, and laughs when she is held and talked to. I love watching Ariella admire her big sister Zoe. This morning Daniel took the two of them outside. He decided that Ariella would enjoy playing in the grass.

Happy 4 month birthday, Little Love!

Movement

A few nights ago I dreamed that Ariella was already walking and running. Maybe I dreamed this because she is rolling over a lot and squirming backwards on her tummy. 

this is not how I put Ariella down to play

When I was trying to make dinner I noticed that she was stuck under a chair. This little almost-4-month-old is very alert and moving around a lot! I guess I really need to keep an eye on her. How is it that babies change and grow so quickly?!

Baby Smiles

What is it about a baby's smile that is so amazingly wonderful? Ariella's little smiles light up her face and I cannot help smiling back. Perhaps these smiles are even a cure for sleep deprivation and general grumpiness?!

3 month old Ariella

Zoe and Ariella together

Zoe when she was Ariella's age

I remember feeling the exact same way about Zoe. What could be cuter than a big gummy smile? Of course, now I know that a smile full of teeth is really cute too. And the ability to talk makes my "big girl" even more fun. Still, I am very grateful for these precious smiles from my beautiful baby!