Age of Adeline: 5 Months

Adeline Grace,

Can you just stay a baby forever?! You are literally THE sweetest baby I've ever known. You are all smiles and rolls, coos and giggles, these days. You are growing and thriving and just loving life.

This month, you celebrated your first Easter! Your big sister showed you the ropes at the church egg hunt, but you couldn't have cared less about the Easter bunny ; ) 

This Easter was a very memorable one for our family and unlike any other; although we did have a pre-Easter egg hunt, there were no frilly Easter dresses or matching sister bows. No after church Easter dinner or posed family photos. In fact, we didn't even make it to church... instead, we headed south on I-35 for the much anticipated arrival of some very special people...

Your Aunt Lauren, Uncle Gib, and cousins Levi (6), Nate (4), and Libby (2) arrived from Thailand!!! It was their first time to meet you, and you soaked up their snuggles and kisses. This sweet reunion of families and introduction of cousins will go down as one of my all-time favorite family memories. 

Nate (4): Charlotte! Charlotte! Come see your new baby cousin!!!

Charlotte (2): Okay!

Aunt Lauren: Hey Nate... that's your cousin, but that's Charlotte's sister!

Nate: Oh. Okay... Hey Charlotte! Come meet your new baby sister!!!

It really didn't matter who was related to who in which way... everyone was simply excited to finally be together. 

You are rolling, singing, and becoming increasingly interested in your sister. Your playful personality is emerging, and you love joining her in a "chorus" of singing as she dances around, entertaining you.  With the weather turning nicer, we have been spending more and more time outdoors. Being outside has a calming effect on you, and you love it! 

Little lady, you are pure joy, embodied in the sweetest thigh rolls and dimples! You got your first taste of solid food this month, which included rice cereal and avocados- not surprisingly, you loved both! 

Every month with you is filled with delight, and as much as we joke about wanting to keep you a baby forever, we truly can't wait to watch you continue to grow and become the amazing girl you were created to be...