Pictures...

I absolutely love taking pictures of the girls.  I think that is obvious.  I am not very good at it, but I try not to let that stop me. I especially enjoy dressing them alike and sitting them in the chair just to snap the photo.  I wish I were better at taking my camera out and about and getting pictures of them actually doing things, but my camera is big and I have enough to lug around, not to mention I hate being that mom.  This year, though, I hope to get more pictures outside our house!

Here are some recent ones I took that I thought turned out cute.  I have these collages hanging on our wall now...

Today I went upstairs to get out some old pictures of Jason and I.  My mom was asking me who I think the girls each look like - so what better way to find out?  Most people agree that Lillian looks like Jason and Scarlett is starting to favor me.  But after looking at these, I'm not so sure!

Are you ready for some cuteness!?
I don't have years/ages on these because our mothers were apparently too busy raising us to write down the info on the back of the photo.  If only we had blogs back then!

Forgive the crappy quality, old pics + scanner = hard to see.

Mommy-

 

Scarlett DEFINITELY has my chin.  I can claim that.

I'm pretty sure I almost squeezed whatever young animal I was holding to death.  But thankfully my mom was more concerned with getting a picture.  Good job, mom!

 Proof that dressing your girls in silly outfits just to take their picture is NOT something I came up with on my own... 

Cheer up, Ash...then again, my outfit is clearly cuter than yours.

When I was looking through old pictures I found this one of me and my old dog, Cricket.  She loved me and I loved her!  Here I am with the chicken pox, and she wouldn't leave my side. I see Lilli in me here...

I've always loved playing sports AND having my picture taken.

 (I won't scan the group shot but I was full on bawling in that one.)

And my grand finale.  I want to question my mother's intentions on this hair style.  

Really, mom?  Really?

Now for some pictures of Jason!

  I don't have many pictures of him as an infant, but how about this one - 

hubba hubba, look at those thighs!!

I see ALOT of Scarlett in these next two!

   How cute is this face!?

 

 I see Lilli in him as he got older -

 

And, because it wouldn't be fair to put an embarrassing photo of ME without doing the same for Jason, doesn't this picture scream, "I'm pooping right now!" Hehehe...

Well kids, that was fun.  Now I am more confused than ever as to who Lilli and Scarlett look like.  I do know one thing, though.  I will NEVER give my girls permed, teased bangs.  I can't say the same for "foo-foo" outfits, though.  Some things never change!

Scarlett is THREE months old!

 

Just look at that sweet face!  Scarlett is THREE months old!

At 3 months, Scarlett:

*weighs 12 pounds and 1/2 ounce (40%ile)

*is 25 inches long (90%ile)

*sleeps only 2-3 hours at a time at night.  Major regression this month!  She started the month sleeping 6+ hour stretches but something has changed and Momma is not a fan!

*naps are not consistent but when she does sleep she can give me a good hour or two.  Seems like every other day is a good nap day.  The off days she likes to catnap for about half an hour

*She takes most naps in her crib now that Daddy installed a nice warm heater in her room

*Sleeps in her Pack N Play bassinet (we took the "newborn napper" out, tear!)

*Laughs, smiles, coos at me all the time - she is always happy

*Loves to be on a blanket or her rainforest play mat.  She can now hit the toys, which excites her!

 *She found her hand/fingers this month, which means a drooly but happy baby!

*She sat in the bumbo seat for the first time this month, which you can see she enjoyed. 

Sister enjoyed it, too!

*She hasn't rolled over but she is getting pretty close.  This is probably because I don't put her on her tummy enough, but I hate making her cry!
* Can hold her head up well on her own
*Is exclusively breastfed and only takes bottles when I can't nurse.  She takes about 4 ounces at at time
*Her stool has improved, but it still not what it should be.  I have not had dairy in almost 6 weeks.  Her weight gain has been above average, though, so we are still not thinking about formula
*Skin is clear but seems to be sensitive
*Hair is getting lighter, eyes are lighter blue but I don't expect them to stay blue
*Wears some 0-3 month clothes, some 3-6
*Wears size 1 diaper
*Doesn't like her carseat or the swing, she would rather be held or flat on the floor
*Had her first cold this month - had watery eyes and a small cough, some congestion
*We all had the stomach virus but she didn't get it (thanks to nursing!)
*Experienced Christmas for the first time
*Went to her first MCHS basketball game on January 13 - she did great, even sleeping through most of it

Scarlett Jean,
You have brought so much joy to this family!  Your sister, Daddy and I love you more than you can ever know.  I cannot wait to see what next month holds, I love seeing you grow and explore the world!

We love you!