Likes and Dislikes

Courtlynn still loves her bath time. She would rather lie down and soak than sit up. Future backstroker?

Our pediatrician wanted us to try rice cereal at 4 months for a couple reasons. First, if she likes it, it would help me feel a little less tied down since Courtlynn won't take a bottle. Second, she loves watching us eat and our Dr. thought this was a sign she might be ready for it. Well, she hates it! She loves opening her mouth and getting the spoon, but when it hits her tongue, there are funny faces and fussiness follows. We try it a couple times a week now and we have yet to see a happy smiling face that lets us know she enjoys it. Oh well!!!


This is a definite like! Courtlynn loves to stand (with assistance) and bounce. So we got her a jumper. Every time she jumps music plays. Her feet don't fully touch the ground so she doesn't go very high, but this toy is a hit!


The skill of grabbing and holding onto objects gets better every day. "Kitty", her cuddle, is being loved, sucked on, and grabbed constantly. This is a major like!

July 3rd

July 3rd is the day Steve and I met, now 6 years ago. Steve had the day off and we decided to get photos taken of our girl. She wasn't so sure at first, but warmed up quickly with lots of smiles. Enjoy!

4 Months

Well, our little darling is 4 months old today! It seems hard to believe it has been that long since she came into our lives. She is such a joy and we love seeing her do new things daily. She did her first belly laugh (big and hearty) yesterday when Steve was planting fun smooches on her neck. Sitting up and trying to stand are daily favorites. She still prefers to be outside and to be interacting with people; forget it if you lay her down to entertain herself for a while. She got her 4 month old well baby check with more shots - yuck! Her official stats are as follows: weight- 14 pounds 3 ounces (70%);
length-24 1/4 inches (55%). Much to our dismay Courtlynn still will not take a bottle (yes, we've tried everything). A pacifier is totally out of the question also, but she will suck on her hand, mainly her finger. We don't know what she has against her thumb, but it must be something good. She loves spitting, blowing bubbles and talking (baby noises), but if she's not doing those things then she is sticking her tongue out for all to see. Most babies go tummy to back first, but due to Courtlynn's dislike of her tummy, she practices back to tummy more often. And today, on her 4 month birthday, she went from her back to her tummy!! Like our Dr. said, she is strong willed and knows what she wants.

We took a visit to see Great Grandma Pharris and showed off our chunks and rolls. She affectionately calls Courtlynn "her little fatty". Courtlynn loved seeing her again and gave her lots of smiles before she started getting sleepy and ready to take a nap.

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day Steve! I have to tell you all that Steve is the best father. From the moment he comes home from work, it is all about Courtlynn. He comes through the door and says where is my girl! And of course, Court loves her daddy and saves some of her best smiles and bubbles for him (she blows bubbles like it is going out of style). We had a great day. Grandma and Grandpa Pharris came over to hang by the pool and then we all went over to Grandma and Grandpa Davis' house for a BBQ with the extended family. It was a fun day for our girl who was held and loved by every member of the family! Happy Father's and Grandfather's Day!!

What's up Doc?

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As I mentioned before, my sister was in town. One of her best friends, also a Kristin, is a pediatrician. She came for a visit and we loved getting caught up and picking her brain for medical advice for Courtlynn. As we already knew she is teething, so the doc did some much needed gum massaging. As you can see it was a huge hit!!!!
Now that Courtlynn is pushing 4 months old, she would rather sit up than lay down, introducing the Bumbo Chair. She loves sitting in it and watching life go by, especially outside on the grass.

The Girls

Aunt Kristen was down again from Chicago for a week and we all went to visit Courtlynn's Great Grandma Rodgers! We were so grateful that she was awake and even reached out and was touching Courtlynn's toes. It was wonderful to see my grandma look at her and I loved that we were able to get a picture of my grandma's arms around her! It was a week of the grandmas as Grandma Kay (Nana) got to spend some time with the girl as well as my mom. My mom has been watching her a lot for me and gets to see her wake up from her naps. Courtlynn presents her with the most precious smiles as she wakes up happy to see her.

Our Little Swimmer

Courtlynn took her first dip in the pool last Sunday. Grandma and Grandpa Pharris heated their pool for the occassion. After 10 min. of putting on the sunscreen and putting on her gear, we were ready. Thanks to my Aunt Patty and cousin Alicia for the suit. Sherrie and Bob Brown provided the head protection. Thanks guys! Well, I think we all enjoyed the swimming experience more than she did; laughing at every little face and video taping the entire event. She didn't seem to mind the water though. She wasn't as playful splashing everywhere as in the tub, but she didn't fuss. She did get cold near the end and was definitely telling us she was finished! We can't wait to take her swimming again! Enjoy the pics.