Big Change

OK, So it has been a while since our last posting and that is with good reason. We have been working on a new web page / blog. This change is so that we could have a site that is for the whole family including whatever kids we have in the distant future (not I'm not hinting at anything!). This new web site is also going to be a lot easier to use with our computer's operating platform.

The new site and all Courtlynn's Updates will be accessable at:


http://web.mac.com/steveandshell28

Thanksgiving

A lot has happened in the last month since we last blogged. This is probably the reason that we have not had the opportunity to update you all. As we told you before, Courtlynn is up and moving. She is a little speed racer of a crawler and pulls herself up on just about everything, including Cooper (the dog). He doesn't like this too much. He tends to try to run away, sometimes with courtlynn still attached.





We were so fortunate to spend Thanksgiving in Hawaii this year. It was Courtlynn's first plane ride and she was loud. For those of you who don't know, Courtlynn is a very vocal baby and even when she is happy she is still very noisy. It didn't seem to bother the other passengers on the plane as there were at least five or six babies on the plane with us going and 3 or 4 returning.

In the last month, Courtlynn has cut the two front lower teeth, and is getting ready to start cutting the top front teeth. You can see them under the gums just sitting there. On her 9 month check-up Courtlynn's stats were as follows: height 28 inches, 60 %; weight 19 lbs, 50%; and head 43 cm, 75%.

Next Post: Happy Hanukkah

And we're up... AND MOVING!!!

Courtlynn just turned 8 months and she weighs 18 pounds 3 ounces! She also has hit two more milestones. She loves to pull herself to a standing position with whatever she can get her hands on be it a couch, a piano or someone's legs. She will also dance to music while standing which is mostly her just moving and bouncing her body- super cute! As for the other milestone- crawling. She has been on her hands and knees rocking back and forth since her 6 month birthday. Then she figured how to go from her hands and knees to a sitting position, using the yoga pose "down dog" to get there. So for about a month and a half everytime she went to her knees she went straight to sitting. Then, about a week ago she started to take 1 to 3 crawl movements, but didn't get very far. THEN, today, while Steve was home, she did it. She crawled. Her left leg as sort of dragging while the right knee stayed on the floor, but she was going places in a hurry. Depending on her mood, both knees are in the traditional crawling position. It has been a super fun and VERY busy day!

Halloween

So, we hate Halloween and all that it stands for, but how fun for little kidos to dress up. So, we are dressing up to celebrate Fall. For those of you who don't know, Courtlynn is the one legged wonder. In her jumper she primarily jumps using her right leg. When she is excited, she kicks her right leg. So, we decided she should be a flamingo!

Pumpkins Abound!

So, we took Courtlynn to her first pumpkin patch. She loved it! She couldn't stop looking all around and handed out smiles to everyone she passed by, even if they weren't looking at her. The patch is located at Strawberry Farms and was so much fun. They had a petting farm with lots of animals. Courtlynn liked the pig the best, but we couldn't get a good picture. They also have a huge area where you can take a hay ride and go and cut your own pumpkin off the vine. We are definietly going back next year for more fun times!

Friends

Courtlynn still needs 2 to 3 naps every day, and is very particular about being at home in her crib for them. In between naps and eating there is time to play though! Having friends in the same stage of life you're in has been great. We met at Fashion Island for fun by the pond with Emmersyn, Hailey, and Elsie!

Hailey came over to meet Courtlynn for the first time. Jaina and Ryan Klein had her about 6 weeks ago! Courtlynn wasn't sure what to make of her crying, but wanted to touch her and find out what she was all about.



Dakota Chandler is about 5 weeks younger than Courtlynn and all smiles. It is so fun having babies so close in age!!

Side by Side Comparison

4 months old
6 months old