An Afternoon of Pumpkins

This afternoon Matt and I took our little "pumpkin" to the pumpkin patch. It was a small one in downtown Bentonville that is sponsored by the Methodist Church. It was the perfect size for us and they had a ton of pumpkins. It was a beautiful day despite being a little chilly and windy. We of course had to take a few pictures while we were there!

Ellis at Four Months

I can't believe that Ellis was four months last Sunday! September was a very busy month for us. I went back to work and am enjoying being a working mom. It was hard those first couple of days to leave her but Ellis really likes her babysitter (and they really like Ellis). My days at work fly by and everyday it's 3:00 before I know it. It's so much fun to pick up Ellis and to see her big smile when I walk in the door. Matt has also been a huge help each night with getting bottles ready, cooking dinner, or doing other things around the house. It's also nice being on the year round schedule because I have the next 2 weeks off to enjoy with my girl!

This post is a little late because we went to Conway last weekend for Graham's 1st birthday and then Sunday evening I came down with a stomach bug that kept me in bed until Tuesday. Matt was a great daddy and took our little girl to her 4 month appointment on Monday afternoon. He's brave considering she had to get another round of immunizations! Ellis weighed 10 lbs,14 oz and was 24 inches long. Here are some pictures of Ellis at 4 months and fun facts about her.

Ellis:

• You are grabbing your pacifier and trying to put it back in your mouth
• You're starting to "take turns" in conversations
• You slept through Graham's 1st birthday party
• You're our little traveler
• You have some new reflux meds that are really working
• You have discovered the TV and love to watch football with daddy
• You know who your mommy and daddy are. If someone else is holding you and we walk in the room you get a little fussy. (It kind of hurts their feelings but makes mommy & daddy feel loved) I'm sure you'll get over this. 
• You are still in 0-3 month clothes but have been able to wear a few 3-6 month onesies

Ellis,

Everyday we get to know you a little bit better. You are a smiley and content baby and are still pretty easy going. We love listening to you "talk" and are amazed at how much you are learning. We love you!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy