Tatum is Five Months Old!

I truly cannot believe how fast time flies by and that our baby girl is now five months old. I am certain that she knows it is her "month birthday" because she started performing two huge milestones yesterday and could not have made her mom and dad happier! First, she started rolling over like a pro! She had been rolling over on the couch before with a little help here and there; however, last night she did it all by herself on the floor with all of her toys...yay! I know...it is going to make diaper changing even that more difficult but we are ready for the challenge! Also, she started really loving the solid foods. She would only slightly open her mouth before yesterday and didn't seem all that interested. Now she is opening wide and loving every bite (except for peas...not a favorite). After all the fun and excitement she was asleep by 7:00 pm and is going on 12+ hours of sleep as of this moment. The sweet girl loves to sleep.

Today is Halloween and we have much planned. Our mother's group is meeting with all of our babies at 3:00 and then it is off to Sonoma to trick-or-treat with cousin Blake. Blake is a cowboy this year and Tatum is a flower. Pictures to be posted tomorrow of the costumes. We have also been busy with an adult Halloween party last weekend at Dave's house and a baby shower for Silje (and baby Stella) last Sunday. Erik is playing softball three nights a week right now so that has also kept us on our toes...much fun!

At five months:

Weight: We are guessing a little over 17 lbs.

Height: 24 3/4"

Very Blonde Hair

Very Blue Eyes

Loves Carrots, Winter Squash, and Apple Sauce

Is very ticklish and laughs at almost everything

Is rolling over to stomach and raises chest all the way up supported by straight arms

Squeals in delight very loudly

Loves her "jumpy"

Bears all of her weight on legs when standing.

Definitely knows her own name.

Days away from sitting without support

Loves Madeline Books

Loves to lay in her crib and play with her toys