Grandma's dresses

Courtlynn's Grandma Pharris, my mom, had saved some dresses that she wore as an infant. I used to dress my dolls in them when I was a little girl. After learning we were going to have a girl, my mom looked through all my old play things and found these two adorable dresses. We thought it was special to have our girl wearing her grandma's dresses! Now for an update: Courtlynn had been eating terribly and very irritable the last couple weeks so when we saw the Dr. we asked what she thought was going on. She took one look in her mouth and said that she is starting to teeth! Yes, just a few days shy of 3 months the process had begun. Her gums were swollen and she was drooling a ton. We don't see anything yet and it could take a while to see that first tooth, but we are well on our way. Also, as you can see Courtlynn loves to smile. She loves it when people say her name or sing her a song. And, if she is looking at the fan move while someone is singing her a song or saying her name, even better!

Cry Baby

See she doesn't sleep enough! There are always times during the day when nothing makes her happy. Times when rocking, holding, and or bouncing just aren't cutting it! We think she is still adorable, even when she cries (yes, I really just said that). Courtlynn typically is not content to just be. There has to be movement in order for her to be awake and happy. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles have all perfected the bounce and walk technique that is a must have in their repertoire! Sometimes, as in the case with Papa Davis, you just have to cry right along with her! Enjoy.

Sleepy Girl

Don't let these photos fool you; she does more than just sleep! However, she is sleeping pretty well at night these days. She goes to bed around 8:15 and will sleep anywhere from 6-8 hours before needing some food and then will go right back to sleep for another 4 to 6. Since she does pretty well at night she doesn't sleep a ton during the day. She probably naps about 4 times all totally 2-3 hours. Her favorite thing is to sleep on someone or in the bijorn, but we still get her to nap at least once in her crib. Sleeping in the swing is a close second! As you can see Grandpa Pharris and Uncle T.J. got to enjoy Courtlynn during her cute sleepy time!!!!

Mother's Day

We had a great Mother's Day! We went down to Emerald Bay with my parents and walked the beach. It was Courtlynn's first time down on the sand! She loved to be held facing out so she could see all the kids playing and the dogs playing fetch. It was a pretty warm day and there were lots of people out for her to watch. Here are some fun pictures of my moms first Grandma's Day and my first Mother's Day.

Finally

My sister, who was here for Courtlynn's birth, was able to come out from Chicago for a week! Courtlynn loves her Aunt Kristen and they spent a lot of time playing and shopping in the bijorn. Also, my best friend Brooke and her husband were out from Vermont for our 10 year high school reunion and came to visit! Auntie Brooke loves to bring Courtlynn presents and gave her a beautiful quilt she and her mother-in-law made. It was so fun to see both of them and we wish they didn't live so far away. They both were great with Courtlynn and helped change diapers and everything!

Fun times with Courtlynn

Bath time is a favorite of Courtlynn's, especially when Daddy cuddles with her to warm her up! We had a wonderful visit with Raylene and Hannah Katz ( wonderful friend and former flower girl)! As you can see Courtlynn loved the visit! She is spending some more awake time these days and enjoys just checking out her new world.

more fun pictures

Courtlynn is growing bigger everyday. At her six week check yesterday she weighed 10 pounds 14 ounces and measured 22 1/2 in length. That puts her in the 70% for weight and 80% for height. She is beginning to show more of her personality and we see fun changes everyday. She loves being held all the time and mommy's back is starting to feel it! Enjoy the pictures!