A Purposeful Peek

Charlotte Ann, How are you already halfway through your first year?! Our little extrovert, you are such a social butterfly!  In the past month, you have blossomed into the most engaging and interactive baby.  People who have recently held you have said things like, "I feel like she's looking into my soul with those eyes!" and "She is literally just going to start talking...It's like she knows exactly what I'm saying." You are a big fan of getting to know people by touching their face, looking right into their eyes, and examining them up close when they hold you.  You are energized by a room full of people, which makes your energetic cousins, church, and our Wednesday night Lifegroup your favorites. We host a house full of people each week, and it's not unusual for you to protest bedtime and beg to stay up so that you can socialize. Then, you are content to fall asleep to the sounds of conversation and worship music playing in the background...

Charlotte Ann, You are a little lady on the move!  During your fifth month, it became quickly apparent that when we set you down and walked away for even a minute, you would not be in the same spot when we returned. Though you haven't quite mastered the art of crawling, it hasn't stopped you one bit...you are scooting, rolling, and moving any other way you can to reach your destination. Your most favorite activity has been log-rolling on the floor, from one side of the living room to the other. And when you catch a glimpse of us watching you, you get the biggest grin on your face, so pleased with your own performance.  You are trying to sit up unsupported, but you usually topple forward after only a few seconds. Your legs and arms are so strong and in constant motion, and it is hard for you to sit still even in your Bumbo because you just want to be moving! If it is possible to be more vocal than you already were without using actual words, you definitely ...