I have also been trying desperately to give her a bottle and she won't take it at all. One night I put formula in it thinking maybe she would take that. She wouldn't even swallow it and anywhere the formula touched her skin she got hives, it was terrible. I guess she does have a milk allergy after all.
We moved Julia to her room mid month and she has done great. She is still in her swing with it on high and swaddled, but she is doing a lot better sleeping through the night.
We took Natalie and Julia to have their photos taken for Julia's 5 month. I got these dresses before Julia was even born and I love them. The girls did great and I think we got some fantastic shots of both of them!
We have started to let Natalie tape her art up on the wall so she can show it off. Well, I came in from outside and this is how she had taped it up. I am pretty sure she is a genius.
Below is first a photo of Natalie and then of Julia in an adorable John Deere outfit that PaPa James got Natalie. I still think they look like sisters, but not really alike.
I love this photo of Julia and Natalie.
So, before we went to the store the other day, I asked Natalie to get her shoes and socks on. This is what she came out in. Hmmm. I let her wear it to the store, but we did get some strange looks. What you can't see is that there is a Santa on both socks that light up. Great.
We ended up giving Natalie her birthday present a little early to take advantage of the nice weather. She loves to try and ride it, she just hasn't got the hang of it yet.
Here Julia is with her very first cold. Doesn't she just look miserable? Poor baby.
This past week Julia has been sitting all on her own. What a big girl. It was kind of funny. Mom was over and asked if she could sit up. I said that I didn't know, Julia kind of gets carried around a lot. So, I sat her down and let go, and there she was, just sitting all by herself! Man, they grow up way too fast.
Last Friday we had Carrie, Emily and her mom over for dinner. The next day Carrie was going in the hospital to have Chloe, well that was the plan anyway. Chloe had her own plan and labor started for Carrie late Friday night. Anyway, we had this cake for them and Natalie and Emily had a good time blowing the candles out.
I would like to introduce you to Chloe Elizabeth, Julia's first best friend. She was born on Saturday, September 25th and is just a doll!!
Here they are hanging out for the first time together.
It was time to get the fall and winter clothes out, washed in the girls closets as the weather is slowly starting to cool off. On the left is Natalie's pile and on the right is Julia's. Hmmm. I don't think they are lacking in the clothing area!!
We went to a neighborhood get together the other night and I dressed Julia up in this headband, which I am sure my Dad will love. It is so cute though, isn't it?
I love talking to Natalie. I love how you never know which direction the conversation is going to take you. See below for an example.Natalie is a Daddy's girl most days. Here she isn't wanting him to leave for work and is insisting that she is blocking his way. Always in charge, that is my girl.
Pa Pa Don and his dog came over to play the other day and Natalie got such a kick out of it. I am sure you will see why.
Here is a little video of Julia sitting up. It was hard to get as Natalie wanted the camera to tape her and not Julia. Why is it when you want to get them on camera they won't have anything to do with it?!
Julia is a girl after my own heart. Here she is eating and really enjoying it as she is saying, "Mmmmm" after every bite! She was doing a great job on solids, but when she got sick I slacked off a little because she felt so bad and we are slowly moving back to them.
