Elizabeth Baldwin Cook

Elizabeth Baldwin Cook
Growing up

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Already half a year old.....

 


My sweet girl is six months old! Time seems to be going by faster and faster! Everyday there is something new. She is still is the happiest baby, as long as she gets fed (still on a 3-4 hour schedule increased the morning and nightly feeding to 8 oz opposed to 6 oz).  We also started giving her some oatmeal mixed with formula. – I know I was a little late on starting the food thing, but did the same for Ellie and girlfriend is not a picky eater.  She did great eating off the spoon and grabbing for more!
Caroline is ready to go! She’s got all the movements to start crawling, just isn’t making it too far for now (which is FINE by me). She rolls from front to back and back to front and loves to stick her toes in her mouth (happy baby pose).

David took Caroline for  her well baby check-up and all went well.  88% for height at 27 inches and is in the 70% for weight at 17 lbs 3 ounces. Her head measured 42.5 cm and at the 58%. She got two shots and did pretty good..  
We got to go to Rooftop Rythems at Richland Fashion mall with La-la, Caroline and Sawyer got to meet for the first time! <3
 Baby swap.
 Sweet Sawyer Ann Wild
 
 It was a really HOT day in May...
 
 
 
 
Also David got a taste of how it would be with 3 girls... He was a little scared!
 
Overall everything is wonderful. Ellie is such a wonderful big sister and always wants to help with “sissy” from feeding bottles, to giving her the paci to just keeping her entertained with a toy or frozen teether. – No teeth yet but showing the signs of teeth coming soon like drooling and just a little fussy.  Caroline still does not cry much and very chill.  Right now she is loving the bouncer lamb as long as she is buckled in because baby girl wants to GO.  When we get home from work Ellie runs into her play room to color “coLey” and I will turn on the baby program with VocabuLarry that entertains Caroline.   She loves all the bright colors and simple shapes they have on the show – and Ellie doesn’t mind the channel.

We usually start giving Caroline her bottle around 6:45 and she is ready for bed at 7pm.  If she doesn’t fall asleep while taking her last bottle she will play in her crib for 15-20 minutes and then fall asleep.  Ellie is not going to bed until 8-8:30 pm so it gives us a little extra time just with her – but I honestly think she doesn’t mind having Caroline around, when Caroline goes to sleep she’s very concerned about “where sissy?”.


I am not sure how I have lucked out with two great girls, but I could not have asked for anything more.  We are truly blessed and everyday David amazes me on what a great Dad he is – my girls are lucky… and I guess I am too ;)
Some fun on Memorial Day around the house with bubble maker and mini splash pad!
 
Caroline playing tag!
Typical morning before heading to Amber's to play with "buddies". 
Ellie refers to all her friends as buddies. 
Ellie LOVES the water... Every day when we get home, she asks if she can play in the water...
Can't blame the girl, I do love some pool time!

Ellie ran a very high fever (almost 103 degrees) so I got to leave work early and cuddle with the sweet girl all day! - i hated she didn't feel good, but man the cuddles were amazing...
 

 

Okay... i know this is silly, but i did get a new car! Very happy with the Highlander and loving the bench seat so I can crawl back there and feed Caroline, watch a movie with the girls or tend to Ellie..

Who doesn't love some bubbles!!

 This picture scares me... a little taste of what it's going to be like in a few years...
Ellie is riding with Bradley (Amber's son) - She loves a jeep just like her Daddy
Caroline about to go crazy with the Camera in her face!
 

Dr. Crum Mack came to visit! I believe Caroline enjoyed the visit, too.
 
I mean I could play this over and over! Little angel.
 

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Let’s Go! 5 Months Strong...

5 Months!

Caroline is ready to go… Not exactly moving  but she’s starting to push up during tummy time.  Gearing up to Crawl? – Hope not yet (where did my baby go??)

Caroline can sit up for longer periods of time and assistance with the Boppy.  She also is in the first steps of rolling back to side and tummy.  Mornings are always entertaining where she will be in her crib and in what position.  She is usually crooked in one corner with a huge grin on her face just kicking her feet! – Happiest baby in the morning.

 
Big step this month, too... Ellie got to go on a Disney Cruise while Caroline stayed in Columbia with the Cook's.  She did great and I was afraid for a moment that Carolyn and Jim were not going to give me her back when we got home after almost a WEEK without her. ;)
We missed Caroline, but i believe she had a great time with her Grandparents and getting to see her cousins, Hannah and Nathan was an extra treat.
 
 
 
Carolyn and Heather with sweet baby Caroline
on Easter (while we were on the Cruise with Ellie)

Aunt Laura and Caroline on Easter 

The Howard Family  minus the 3 littlest additions on Easter 
(Hunt, Wyatt and Caroline)

Fresh baby right after a bath... Nothing better!


Just another Day at Amber's playing!
 

Hanging out by the pool, watching Ellie and Daddy swim
 

Daddy and Caroline

Hanging out with Hunter and Hunt and Grandmommy's House

The girls... Gracie and Adeline are awesome cousins
 
 
My sweet family at Grandmommy's
 she not the cutest lil girl ever??


 Additional Pictures....

Getting ready to have to with Grandmommy

Ellie's Great Grandmommy is always ready for a tea party.

The Howard boys: Hamilton, Hugh and Zan
Disney Cruise time! 
Getting some use out of the double stroller... And Caroline learning to feed herself the bottle!

Ellie loves the elephants at the Zoo
Sisters! <3 
 
Mother/Daughter moment...

 

 There was some adult fun on the ship, too!
 

Love these guys!