16 weeks

Lela is really into squealing with excitement these days. She's using her hands alot more to grab things and pull them to her and put them in her mouth.

Snow

We had several inches of snow this weekend! This was the first snow for Lela. Also she really enjoys the mobile that McKenzie let me borrow. She's almost 15 weeks now.

Independence

Lela can now hold things on her own. She can make her own noise now by shaking this rattle or keys. She especially likes smiling at Daddy when he makes noises and interacts with her.

Aubie the Tiger

I recently got this tiger for Lela that sings a song to her (goodnight song) and actually says her name in the song. Aubie will be it's name since she will be an Auburn tiger one day. She is 12 wks old in this picture. She's becoming more verbal - cooing in longer strings. She consistently eats and sleeps all day long and is sleeping 8 hours at night. She is a good baby.

Pretty in Pink

We did a trial run for her professional pictures in her pretty pink gown that her Aunt Tammy made. She looked so pretty. I'll look forward to seeing how the professional pictures turned out.

Lela learns to read

Smiling Lela

We're having fun watching Lela smile at us and respond with her coos and kicks. She's now 9 weeks old.

Christmas (Lela) Carrell

We enjoyed time with Tom's family here in Atlanta for Christmas day. It was the first time we'd celebrated a holiday with Lela (and family). Everyone was so sweet to hold her - she was quite content. A friend from the office handmade this cute Christmas dress and headband for her.

Santa's Helper

We enjoyed a visit from Mom and Dad and my brother Gip yesterday. This was the first time my Dad and brother had seen her. She wore her Santa's hat to be festive for the season. Lela is now 6 weeks old and is putting on some weight. I could see her cheeks getting more chubby this week. She's doing better with nursing as well. I am now going to allow her to sleep longer at night which means more sleep for me. :)

Hat and Booties

Lele's Aunt Ellen gave her these cute hat and booties which she showed off yesterday when we went to visit Melanie.

Lela meets more family

Tom's brother and family came over recently and some got to meet her for the first time

Bath time

I gave Lela her first real bath today. She seemed to enjoy it.

Lela meets Tom's family

We enjoyed a visit from Tom's oldest nephew Ben as well as a visit from Tom's sister and family this week.