Pumpkin Patch

The Careys!

Uncle Mike, Auntie Laura and cousin Mikella!

Our happy family!

Our beautiful niece Mikella!

The hay was very itchy! Haha! We took Mikella and Lilah to the pumpkin patch this past weekend. We picked out a pumpkin, and Lilah literally kicked her legs and screamed when she found the one she liked! I'm sure she just enjoyed the bright orange color! Needless to say, we had a great time looking at the animals in the petting zoo, walking around and spending time together! 

More BBQ pics

Haha Lilah's first kiss! Woo hoo!

Look at Cohen... leaning in like a professional smoocher already! Mommy Jody and Mommy Emily have already put an arranged marriage into the works for Cohen and Lilah! They just love each other so much! Or so we like to pretend anyways! :-)

BBQ time...

Lilah's Uncle Chris (Simon) came into town last weekend. He's been working in Texas as an apprentice lineman - just like most of her uncle's... and he had a BBQ. Here are some pictures from that day/night! She's getting so big!

Lilah's Baptism

On Sunday, October 12th we Baptized Lilah at Blessed Sacrament. Jessica and Mike are her god parents. She was an exceptional baby that day, and even fell asleep on me during the other ceremonial aspects. When the water was being placed on her head she was out cold! :-) Who could ask for anything more!!!!! 

Cereal for the first time...

Since Lilah has to put on some weight the doctor suggested we start giving her cereal now, instead of waiting until 6 months. So Thursday night we attempted it... I made it watery just like her bottle, and from the pictures you can see, she's not having it! But the next morning I made it thicker (a little watery-er than cream of wheat) and she ate half of a small bowl of it. We're slowly working our way up to it, but for the most part she's only eating about 5-10 spoonfuls... and then wants her bottle. Tonight I think I'm going to try some fruit! Wish us luck!

5 Months Old!

Hooray! She's 5 months old! I can't even believe it. Time is absolutely flying by, and she is growing up so quickly! We took her to a new pediatrician on her 5 month birthday because we HATED her last one... she's only gained about 14 ounces in the past month (probably because she was in the hospital) so they want us to put some meat on her bones! Other than that, she's happy and healthy and the doctor said VERY STRONG! Chris and I predict she'll be crawling by 6 months and walking by 8!

Love for cousin...

Lilah and I went over to Auntie Laura and Uncle Mike's house yesterday to see her cousin... baby Mikella. She's happy and healthy and home! Lilah just loves her cousin! She gave her kisses a few times! So cute! She did get a bit pouty while mommy was holding Mikella, but she'll hopefully nip that one in the bud real quick! I will post 5 month pictures tonight!