Four months!

Our little Izzy is four months old! When Madeline was a baby I sent out pictures and updates every month. Somehow I'm nowhere near as on-the-ball for poor Iz. But here's a 4-month update. The week of her 4-month birthday was a big one for the Izzle. Early in the week she started rolling proficiently. She had rolled (back to front) a few times, but she got really quick at it and now flips over almost as soon as you set her down, even attempting it in the bouncy chair. She's always loved being on her tummy and now she can get there on her own. Around the same time, she discovered her toes. She had to work hard for a couple days to be able to catch and hang on to both feet at the same time, but once she mastered it, it quickly became her second favorite pose. Now she's working on getting those toes to her mouth. On the 19th, she got her first tooth! I had thought she might be teething, but didn't expect to feel those sharp little points so soon. Judging from all the drool and chewing, I'd say number two isn't far behind. Also on the 19th she started scooting all over. She looks like a little inch worm. She puts her head down, gets her knees under her and propels herself forward. We can't believe this little peanut can do so much! We joke that she'll be heading off to school soon.

Isabelle was pronounced wonderfully healthy and happy at her 4 month check up; no surprise to us. She is 26" long and weighs 16 lbs 4 oz. Here are some pictures of our big girl: