Gentry Claire at 8 Months!

Gentry Claire turned 8 months old on February 27 - the time has flown! Today is her 9 month birthday and I'm just getting around to month 8. GC is so much fun and has a sweet personality. She definitely lets us know when she's unhappy or hungry, but overall has a laid back and content attitude. 

- Size 3 diapers day and night. 
-  Size 6, 6-9, or 9 month clothes depending on the type.  
- You started crawling on March 4 (daddy's birthday!)
- You can pull up to your knees on the coffee table, little piano, or pretty much anything that's the right height.
- You sometimes push up to "standing" on all fours. I feel like you'll walk before you are a year old - oh my!
- You love to go after Scout's toys.
- You are still great sleeper and sleep from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on school days and usually later on the weekends. 
- You don't cry when you wake up, but just lay in your crib and "talk" until we come get you.
- You wave and say, "bye-bye" but are selective about doing it. :) 
- You don't care for bananas, but will eat most anything else we give you: broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, green peas, lima beans, corn, squash, apples, pears, mango, berries - you like it all!
- You still get 4 bottles a day (6-7 ounces each) and eat breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner, too!
- You tried macaroni noodles last night and liked feeding yourself.
- You eat "puffs" or banana Mum-Mums for afternoon snack.
- You are practicing with a sippy cup and are getting better. We offer you water and/or formula in it and you take it well. 
- You don't like to lay still to get dressed or have your diaper changed - you are so squirmy!
- You like taking baths and have discovered splashing!
- You have two bottom teeth with no more in sight!  
- You rarely laugh - it takes a lot to get a laugh out of you!
- You babble a lot "mamama," "dadada," and "huh!" 
- You started dancing and kind of wiggle and bob around when we sing with you or when you play your piano.
- You like playing on the floor especially with your piano and little house.
- You love your daddy and will laugh harder at him than anyone else. 
- Your separation anxiety has gotten stronger. You usually cry when I drop you off at school or work, but settle quickly and have fun playing.
- You don't like it when the other babies at school get in "your space." It does not make you happy!
- You have become very attached to "Pinky Poodle," the little pink lovey that cousin Terri gave you. Every time we give it to you your thumb goes right in your mouth and you stroke the poodle's ear. 
- You are a thumb-sucker, big time, and that's how you fall asleep. 
- You are busy, busy, busy and aren't still much anymore unless you don't feel well.
- You are friendly to strangers and will go to just about anyone and aren't scared.
- You still take a morning nap for about 1-1.5 hours and an afternoon nap of the same. Sometimes you still like a late afternoon nap around 5:30, especially if we are in the car. 
- You squeal and talk a lot now.
- You still keep headbands on your head and rarely pull them off unless you are sleepy. 
- Your nighttime routine works well. We get home from work/school around 6:00 p.m. and have a bottle, dinner, bath, playtime, and bed. You go to bed around 7:30 and wake up around 6:00 - 6:30 a.m. - sometimes we have to wake you up and you do not like that! 

We love you, Gentry Claire, and are so thankful for you! 

Gentry Claire at 7 Months!

Gentry Claire turned 7 months old on January 27. It's hard to believe that 7 months have passed since GC entered our lives. We are loving this age and stage. She's so much fun and a joy to be around. She's showing quite the personality these days and we love it! 

- You had a check up on February 8 and weight 17 pounds, 4 ounces. 
- Size 2 diapers (barely) we are finishing the last pack of size 2 diapers that we have. 
-  Size 6 month, 6-9, and 9 month clothes. 
- You love to sit up and can scoot around to get things you want. 
- You haven't crawled yet, but you can get up on your hands and knees. Crawling will come soon!
- You are still great sleeper and sleep from 7:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (yes!)
- When you wake up in the morning, you just lay in your crib and "sing" or babble. You don't cry! 
- You say "ba-ba-ba," "da-da-da," and lots of other babbles. 
- You don't care for bananas or jarred green beans. I make most of your food and you seem to prefer it. 
- You still 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 sometimes. Most days you are SO tired when its' time to go home.
- You like taking baths and chewing on the wet washcloths. I think they feel good on your gums! You like to have one toy in each hands while you take your bath.
- You have two bottom teeth.  
- You still don't laugh very much, but you are all smiles most of the time!
- You like playing on the floor, mostly with rattles or toys that make some kind of noise. 
-  You've had a hard time at drop-off on Sunday mornings, but settle quickly once we leave you. 
- You like playing with Scout. You pet her and let her lick your fingers. 
- You have a sweet personality and smile at most everyone. You are friendly and aren't scared to go to other people. 
- You are easygoing and adapt well to changes in your schedule or if we are away from home on the weekends. We can take you pretty much anywhere. 
- You sit in highchairs at restaurants now (unless you are asleep) and really like being a part of the action. 
- You tasted Broccoli Cheddar soup at Panera last week and LOVED it. 

We love you, Gentry Claire and can't wait to see what this next month brings! 

We woke up to a nice dusting of snow today.

 Not enough to really do anything with, but enough to go out and snap a few pictures. 

It was her first snow, after all! 

We took it all in and then ran back inside to get warm! 

It's cold here today.

Happy First Snow Day, little girl! 

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!