Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Evie @ 3 Months

Monthly Milestones:
Still smiling big smiles!
Three days ago she started "talking" all the time!
Not a big fan of tummy time :(
Stretches like she is trying to roll from back to tummy

Favorite Things:
Smiles when Daddy says "Hello, Sweetness!"
Still sucking on her hands
Being held up on shoulder or like she's standing
Listening to Queen (haha!)

Weight: >11.8 lbs (as of checkup 2 weeks ago, so even more now)
Height: >23 in. (as of checkup 2 weeks ago, so even more now)
75% for weight and height!

Clothing Size: Just started wearing 3-6 months clothes

Sleeping Pattern: Still a great sleeper! Sleeping for an 8-9 hour stretch at night; many naps throughout the day

Eating Patterns: Nurses every 3 hours

Nicknames:
Evie Peevie
Sweets
Sweet Girl

Things Others Have Said about You:
She looks like Aunt Jennifer.

Things We Have Noticed about You:
A pro at road trips - just sleeps and wakes to eat.
Super hot natured - hair gets curly.
Tongue is hardly white anymore (from milk).

Mommy Moment: 
Evie, it is so fun seeing you smile and hearing you talk to us! We can't wait for you to actually start talking. I love spending my days with you. You're the sweetest and we love you so much!

Events:

We spent the day in Blue Ridge and hiked Amicalola Falls.

Bridal Shower for Aunt Taylor!

First successful bottle given by GDad

Dad being ordained at Vintage Church in New Orleans
Daddy is officially a pastor!
Face after powdered sugar for the first time at Cafe du Monde :)
First Mercer football game for all of us!





Second time going to the beach!
First time going in the ocean. Not a fan!
Meeting the Howds

Other Pictures:

















3 Month Photo Shoot (at Hilton Head Island):
















Friday, August 5, 2016

Evie: 2 Months Into Life

Monthly Milestones:
Smiling big smiles at people! (Started at 5 weeks)
Hand-eye coordination is improving - less spasmic hand movements
Holding head up stronger and longer
Still sneezes and gets hiccups all the time - at least once a day
Started making "talking" noises

Favorite Things:
Raising arms up by her ears (like a champion!)
Sucking on her hands
Putting arms under her chin to sleep

Weight: About 10.9 lbs
Height: At least 22 in. (We will find out at the doctor on the 19th.)

Clothing Size: 0-3 months; started wearing little shirt/pant outfits (so cute!)

Sleeping Pattern: Great sleeper! Sleeping for an 8-9 hour stretch at night; many naps throughout the day

Eating Patterns: Nurses every 3 hours

Nicknames:
E
Evevie
Evie Peevie

Things Others Have Said about You:
She is so long!
She has Sarah's eyes.
She has Josh's face.

Things We Have Noticed about You:
She is very pensive. She often looks like she's in deep thought.
Sometimes she gets overstimulated and needs some alone time - Daddy calls it her "introvert time."
Her hair is growing in more on top and ears are starting to stick out. :)
Tongue is less white (from milk).

Mommy Moment: 
Evie, we love you so much. It's fun seeing your smiles and grins and your little personality start to develop. We are praying that you come to know Jesus and can't wait to see how He uses your little life in big ways.

Events:



Evie went to the beach for the first time - Hilton Head Island
Baby bathing suit!
Three hot mamas eating at One Hot Mama's at HHI
Evie hanging out with Grandaddy. She's his 10th great-grandchild!

Nana and Evie coordinate their outfits!
Evie met Bekah, daughter of my high school BFF Christy. They are exactly 4 weeks apart.

Other Pictures:






















2 Month Photo Shoot: