The Return of Uncle Trey

Uncle Trey came up to visit Kara last week.  Trey hadn't seen Kara since she was about 4 weeks old, so it had been awhile.  The week was filled with shoulder rides, singing and piano playing.  Trey ended up staying a couple days longer than originally planned because he was having so much fun with Kara.

Kara is really starting to enjoy playing the piano.  Okay, maybe 'play the piano' is a little strong, but she does hit the keys and seems to have fun doing it.  Uncle Trey and Mommy played Heart and Souls a few times, which Kara really enjoyed.  Mommy is slowing building to the list of solids Kara has tried.  She's now tasted rice cereal, bananas, carrots, and peas.  The latest, peas, were not a favorite of Kara's.  She ate most of them, but she made a face with every bite.  We got some video, which I posted below the pictures. I also posted a video of Kara blowing raspberries at Mommy.

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Link to pictures

Easter and Carrots

Kara is continuing to explore new solid foods. She seems to enjoy bananas and carrots. She is getting better at eating solids every day. We think she might have even swallowed some last time. :)

This past Sunday was Easter. We went over to the neighbor's house for Easter dinner. Kara wore her pretty little dress that Ms. Heather sent to her (see the pictures).  She was the most popular person there!  People were lining up to hold and play with her, and Mommy and Daddy got several babysitting offers.

She is such a pretty little girl.  See the pictures

4-months old and Trying Solid Foods

Kara had her 4-month checkup visit to the doctor last week. She weighed in at 13 pounds, 8 oz (45th percentile) and measured 24 3/4 inches long (68th percentile). In addition to getting weighed a measured, Kara had her next set vaccination shots. She was not too happy about that.

Now that Kara's four months old, the doctor said she can start trying out solid foods. Mommy and Kara tried to eat some rice cereal mixed with baby formula this week. It did not go well. Kara spit out pretty much everything and ended up getting really mad at Mommy. They tried again with bananas a couple of days later, and that seemed to work better. We think Kara might have actually swallowed some of the bananas. Our little girl is growing up so fast!

Kara is enjoying her new found thumb these days. As soon as you put her down in her crib, she rolls over onto her left side and starts sucking on her left thumb. Kara's better at soothing herself and has been sleeping better recently, which is just fine with Mommy and Daddy.

Visit from Grandma H. and Turning 4 Months Old!

Daddy went to corporate training this past week, and Grandma H. came to keep Mama and Kara company.  They had a fun time shopping, taking afternoon walks, and playing in the house!

Kara seems quite frustrated that she still isn't independently mobile.  She's working 'round the clock to remedy the situation!  She loves to take everything in with her eyes wide as saucers, and she's becoming more interactive everyday.  She also found her left thumb somewhere around week 16 -17.  Happy day!  She smiles often; in direct proportion to the amount sleep she gets.  The Kara laugh is still elusive -  we'll get a small 'huh huh' if the stars are aligned just so.

The Colorado Folks Come to Visit

Grammy and Grandpa S. came to visit from Colorado this past weekend.  Kara had grown so much since the last time they'd seen her, they couldn't believe it.  On Saturday, they sent Mommy and Daddy out to lunch and a movie, so they could spend some quality time with Kara (without those pesky parents around).  On Sunday, everyone headed downtown and walked around Falls Park.  All in all it was an exciting weekend, and Grammy and Grandpa were glad to be able to spend time with Kara.

In other news, Lee Ann, Tyler, and Kara are heading out to Colorado for Memorial Day.  If you're going to be around, let us know!