Happy 5 Months, Abigail!

This month has been SO much fun! Just like every month, there have been lots and lots of changes. This month seems to be a month of many firsts: first laugh, first grasping of objects, first walk in the neighborhood, first non-doctor related outing, first grocery store visit, first road trip, first play date, first time meeting her cousins, and now another one to add to the list....drum roll please....first roll over!!! Whew! That's a lot of firsts!

This month has been especially fun for the 3 of us, particularly because we are finally able to get outside. The weather has been gorgeous this month....thank you spring time! Abigail LOVES to be outside and just out and about in general. She tends to bore easily so being able to get out has been a life savor. Abigail enjoys riding in the car (except stop lights). She typically falls asleep, which is normally a good thing unless we're trying to keep her up...then it posses a bit of a problem...

Abigail weighs a little over 12 1/2 lbs now. She seems SO big to us, but when we compare her to other babies her age we realize how little she is. Abigail is still in 0-3 month clothing, but her pants are starting to fit a little snug in the length department. Being a naked baby is still her favorite. Ours too:)

Abigail still loves to be held above anything else, but she is perfectly happy to entertain herself for a good bit in the rock 'n play. She just has to be able to see you. This has been a nice change. We're actually able to get some things done....well sometimes.....

 Abigail smiles all the time. She has the prettiest smile and the cutest, little dimples.She is a very happy baby except when it's time to sleep. Sleep is still an issue. She HATES to sleep on her own. It's been a struggle, but we'll get there.

 Abigail is now showing an interest in toys and stuffed animals. She loves musical toys and things that light up. EVERYTHING goes in her mouth. We're guessing she's teething??? Abigail is starting to pay a little bit of attention when we read to her. She likes to "help" you turn the page:)

Abigail laughed for the first time this month! It was the cutest little laugh. Abigail doesn't laugh too often; you still have to work hard to earn a laugh but it is totally worth it. Apparently Abigail was pleased with her daddy's effort on Saturday because she was laughing hysterically over and over again (almost to the point of hiccups!). It was hilarious! We caught it on video but we have yet to figure out how to download it:( Still learning...

 Happy 5 months, Abigail! It's been another incredible month. Every day we're with you is so special. We love you SO much, baby girl:)