Smiles for You!

Emily

AKA Em, Emmy Lou, and Wolverine

Addison

AKA Addie, Chuckles, and Bubbles

These girls are changing, learning, and growing so fast, it's hard to keep up! They are both very talkative these days, gooing and gahing while smiling. Addison giggles quite a bit, and Emily still loves studying people's faces. Addison loves being sung to, and Emily loves a deep conversation. They both notice themselves in the mirror, and like to smile at the pretty baby looking back at them.

Addison really likes light and dark patterns. The other morning, she was very hungry (and woke me up to let me know!) but when we sat down to eat, she was mesmerized by the pattern on the wall of early morning light coming through the blinds. She actually smiled and laughed after staring at the pattern for some time. Addison has very strong legs, and she loves to exercise them. If she seems a bit fussy and is kicking her legs, it's just because she wants to stand up. Help her out by holding her arms so she can stand, and she's all smiles.

Emily is quite the talker. She will talk to anyone who will pay attention, and even to a few who won't. The other day, she talked and talked to Addison, who was so focused on standing up, she didn't even notice! Emily has learned the art of catching a swinging toy and bringing it to her mouth. The jungle is a fun place to be for her with all those swinging toys! We have gone to the pool twice this summer, and Emily loves the water. She is very brave when mom and dad lay her on her back to float and seems content to stay in the water for a very long time.