Thursday, January 26, 2012

Better Late Than Never

Oops. Rosie is now, much more than 5 months. But here's a post about it anyway!


The fifth month was huge for Rosie. She's happier than ever and we are having lots of fun. She is still pretty teeny-tiny according to the charts (third percentile), but I'm pretty sure her personality makes up for it. She loves looking at herself in the mirror, or in this case, Photo Booth.



Her most favorite thing in the world is "real" food. Her heart races every time she sees any food--or anything she thinks is food. So far she's tried sweet potatoes (yams), spaghetti squash, carrots, apples, pears, rice cereal and oatmeal. Oh, and I think a little bit of strawberry sorbetto. Her favorite song is "Five Little Ducks." Sometimes it's the only way to keep her happy in the car. 

Here's a picture I took a few days before her 5 month mark.


After being super busy at work, Christian was able to take some time off, and finally use some of his paternity time! We had so much fun with him home, and Rosie even let us sleep in! How considerate! I could snuggle with her all morning long (and sometimes I do just that). I am so lucky I get to spend my days with her. 

Of course Rosie had her first Christmas during her 5th month. 
We hung our stockings!
And Santa came!





The framed print is something I (i mean Santa) made for her. At a Mabey/Smith family baby shower, I had everyone tell me what trait of theirs they would pass on to Rosie. There were some awesome responses like "a love of colors and flowers," "longevity," "resilience," "curly hair," and "a love of watching University of Utah football."  I always want to remember these things...and remember to tell Rosie about them...so I made a little print out of all the responses. 

some day her hair will be able to hold a clip (and maybe curly, if Aunt Kathy passes that on...).

of course her favorite part was the wrapping paper 



No mistletoe needed!

Monday, December 26, 2011

its been a while since i got one of these for Christmas...







by far the cutest dolly santa has ever left under the tree

Saturday, December 10, 2011

tis the season for...


lots of piano playing



hanging stockings with care




trimming the tree 








being cozy


stuffing stockings 




eyes all aglow

 


and wanting to eat the Baby Jesus, of course.







Saturday, November 12, 2011

From the iPhone of Candace Little

Rosie spends lots of time here. And I spend lots of time in my PJ pants.
This carrier has been a lifesaver--for both of us! It's kind of fun doing the chores with someone else! Rosie's favorite is the dishes. I think she like the running water and looking out the kitchen window.
The bath is one of our favorite times of the day! She loves sucking on her fingers, and staring at my beautiful pigtails.
I can't believe how big and strong she is getting.  I mean, seriously--she is wearing jeans and a belt, AND she can hold her head up. 
The bouncy chair is probably her all-time favorite spot--or at least the one she spends most of her un-cuddling time in. You know she's comfortable when she starts jabbering. That's one reason why I love the bouncy seat. She can tell some pretty fun stories already.
Happy Three Months Rosie!! (sorry I'm a day late...)

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Precious One

Remember in the hospital one of the cleaning staff kept referring to Rosie as "the precious one?" We love that, and couldn't agree more with her!! Christian blessed our little Rosemary on Sunday. She was perfect. 



Thanks to our wonderful family for making the day so special for her! (Especially Heather for those amazing pictures and Auntie M and Uncle Joe for hosting a little party for her!)