Gentry Claire at 6 Months!

Gentry Claire turned 6 months old on December 27, which also happened to be my birthday. She was born on my 1/2 birthday and her 1/2 birthday is my birthday! Confused? Hooray! 

We had her 6 month "formal" pictures taken last week (courtesy of Wendy Tate Photography).

She's technically closer to 7 months now, but that's just how it worked out. 

I am in love with these new pictures, but it kills me how big she looks! 

I love her crooked grin! 

- At your last check up, you weighed 15 lbs. 11 oz. (50%)
- You are 25 1/4 inches long (50%)
- Size 2 diapers, size 3 at night (if I remember!)
-  Size 6 month clothes (and a few 9 month pieces, but your legs are short, so they tend to be too big for you!)
- You were sick the week of Christmas and we found out you had pink eye, RSV, and a double ear infection.
- You started sitting up this month and that's your preferred position.
- You haven't crawled yet, but you kind of pull yourself around to reach toys when you're on your tummy.
- You are a great sleeper and sleep from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 
- I put you in your crib at night, awake, and you soothe yourself to sleep after about 5-10 minutes of babbling.
- You say "ba-ba-ba."
- You love to eat and have eaten everything I've given you: carrots, peas, butternut squash, acorn squash green beans, yellow squash, pears, apples, blueberries, bananas, cauliflower, and broccoli. You just started eating "mum-mums" or mashed bananas for an afternoon snack, too. 
- You get 4 bottles a day and eat breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner, too!
- You nap well at home, taking 2-3 naps per day, but have a hard time napping at school. Your classroom is so busy you don't want to miss out. 
- You like taking baths and chewing on the wet washcloths. I think they feel good on your gums! We got you a new inflatable tub that you can sit up in. 
- Your first tooth is coming through and it hasn't bothered you at all. 
- You laugh out loud sometimes, mostly at your daddy or Scout!
- You got lots of fun toys for Christmas - a piano, baby doll, pop beads and so much more!
- You like sitting in your jumper at home or playing on the floor. 
- You like going to school every day and do well in the church nursery, too. The teachers all comment on how laid back you are. 

The Christmas dress that Gigi made for her!

Gentry Claire, you are a doll and we love you so much! It's hard to remember what life was like before you. You have a sweet disposition and smile. We are so thankful for the gift of you!   

Sweet smocked dress from Nana!

6 Months and SO happy about it! 

Gentry Claire at 5 Months!

GC as we arrived at work and school today!

Gentry Claire turned 5 months old today, November 27, 2012. She is so much fun and we love her. I can't remember what life was like before she came along. Here are some things she's been up to:

-Weighs about 15 pounds and is 25 1/4 inches long (based on my measurements at home.)
-Size 2 diaper during the day, size 3 at night
-Take 4 bottles a day that are 7 oz. each
-Has tried carrots, squash, green peas, sweet potato, and apples and LOVES them all.
-3-4 naps per day
-Go to bed between 7:30-8 p.m. and wakes up between 6-6:30 a.m. Sometimes we have to wake you up to get ready for school and it makes me feel awful!
-You're not sitting up yet, but you will be soon. You try and pull yourself up to sitting in your carseat and high chair.
-You recently discovered Scout and think she's a funny dog!
-You are a happy, happy girl and smile at everyone.
-You've laughed a few times, but only when we try really hard to make you.
-You started flipping from back to tummy and tummy to back a while ago and you love it now. You flip everywhere!
-You like your bathtime and smile when I put you in and splash water on you.
-You like going to school and the church nursery. Your teachers say you are happy and easy going.

We love you, little girl and are so happy you are part of our family! Thank you, God, for our sweet girl.

GC's Birthday

 

 

Gentry Claire Moore

June 27, 2012

7:09 p.m.

8 pounds, 14 ounces

19 inches long

 

Checking out her fingers and toes...

Happy, but tired after a long day.

 

Meeting Aunt Molly for the first time.

Daddy love!

Sweet, calm girl

Cuddles

Family of THREE!

Sweet little feet (in Gigi's hands)

3 Months!

This little miss joined our family on June 27! It's hard to believe that three months have already passed. It's true what they say, time really does fly. I never believed it, but it seems that time has sped up since GC's arrival. We love her and I really can't imagine life without her now. She is a happy, happy girl and we are blessed to be her parents!

Here is one of her 3 month "formal" shots. I love it. I never really thought I would care for this style, but it's just precious! The dress she's wearing was made by my mom for her baby dedication at our church. It's precious, simple, and sweet - like her.

Some things about GC at 3 months:

- Found her hands and feet and loves to play with them
- Take 6 ounces of formula 5 times a day
- Loves to be rocked and cuddled
- Really loves her paci and has recently found her thumb, too!
- Smiles and coos when talk to her
- Loves to look at the TV screen (I think the bright colors fascinate her)
- Is content most of the time unless she's hungry or sleepy
- Sleeps from 7:45 p.m. until 5:30-6 a.m. every night (we are thankful!)
- Likes to be rocked and sung to sleep

I'm not sure of her weight or length right now. We go to the doctor on Friday for shots and a check-up, so we'll see then.

Here are some more pictures of her in the past few weeks, just for fun!

 Another 3 month formal shot

 

 On the play mat during her first week at "school."

 

 After bath time!

 

With Daddy after church. 

Three months old!  

 She looks super thrilled to be in the shopping cart at Sam's!

 

 Baby Dedication at church

 

 One, Two, Three Months Old!

 

Bright Eyes!

Baby News!

Well, it's not really "baby news," but here are my most recent maternity pictures. It's been so fun to document this all along the way. I was 35 weeks yesterday - 5 weeks to go - what??

We decided on a name several weeks ago. I think it was always going to be her name, we were just hesitant to officially announce it. It just made it feel so final.

We are super excited to welcome "Gentry Claire" in about 5 weeks - or less...or more?? Who knows!

Welcome Scout!

Let's play catch up, shall we? I haven't posted here since September - did anyone notice really? I mean, I keep this blog for my sake mainly, but is anyone still reading? I can't believe it's been over 6 months since my last post - ridiculous!

Flashing back to October - I came home from work one Thursday afternoon and found this little beauty waiting for me. Jeremy and I had been talking about getting a dog for a while, but he surprised me by driving to get her one day. She was all of 8 weeks old when she came to live with us and now we can't imagine life without her!

Scout is a "schnoodle" - a mix between a Schnauzer and a Poodle and she's the cutest dog in the world. In my humble opinion anyway. She loves us and we love her. She follows us around wherever we go, loves to play outside, eat, have her belly rubbed, and snuggle.

8 weeks old and so cute!

I'll leave with a few more recent pictures of Scout. She loved her Christmas PJ's, can't you tell? She's just the cutest puppy ever and we love her so much!

Happy Anniversary!

It's been 3 years since Jeremy and I said, "I do" and what a trip it's been!

I am so thankful that Jeremy and I found each other and that we get to go through life together.

We've had so much fun over the last three years and I know it will only get better. It's not always an easy journey, but it's always worth it.

"I have found the one whom my soul loves." Song of Solomon 3:4

So very true.

Happy Anniversary, Jeremy!