4 months old today! "Talking" video

I mentioned Bethany has been starting to talk/hum/sing and tonight she was doing it so much we decided to try and catch it on the video camera. She gets distracted by the light of the camera, but we got a few of her "hmmm, hmm, hmm" sounds. Besides being interested in her hands and always trying to put them in her mouth, she grabbed her foot today. Babies are so flexible, I don't know how they can bend all the ways that they do.

We have her 4 months appointment on Wednesday so I will update soon with new stats!

More pictures of Bethany, almost 4 months old!

On Sunday, Bethany will be 4 months old! She is now grabbing toys, holding them and either looks at them or puts them in her mouth. She is also humming/singing a lot. She received a praise and worship CD from Grandma and Papa Totman for her dedication and loves it! Baths are still a hit, and she especially loves wiggle time afterwards in her diaper in our bed. She is pretty sturdy sitting now and if we lean her back against pillows she sometimes tries to lift her head forward to sit up.

My boss gave me a teether giraffee for Bethany named Sophie. Apparently it is the thing to have and Bethany LOVES it! She grabs the legs and the height is perfect to reach her mouth for her to chew on. Sometimes she tries to put multiple legs in her mouth at once. It is a soft rubber and I think she likes touching it and hearing it squeak.

She has been sleeping really well lately. Earlier this week when I got sick she was up every 3 hours... not fun when I was trying to get extra sleep to feel better. But, the last few nights she has been sleeping 7-8 hours at once.

Her 4 month apt is next Wednesday so it will be fun to see how much she has grown! She fills out the length of her 3-6 month one-piece outfits already. At least the 2-piece ones she'll be in for awhile longer.

Bethany with her new toy giraffe

Her new toy bear from the Stantons

Looking at dad over the couch

Sophie is fun to chew on!

She is starting to play with her toys

Another picture with her bear

Snuggling after her bath

Picture of her room before we take things out of her crib. She has been moving all over at night and we usually find her facing the opposite direction when she gets up! This started a few weeks ago at 3.5 months and since we are still swaddling her we think she is scooting with her legs only... silly girl!

Bethany laughing!

We thought we heard Bethany laugh a few times over the last few weeks, but tonight I was blowing raspberries on her tummy after her diaper change and she was really laughing! I called Dan in to tape it, and while Bethany was a little distracted with the video camera she still let out a few funny squeals. She is so funny!

Bethany's Dedication Video

Lets see if this works!

Vladimira Poopin

Last night we were watching the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and although I think its really long and boring watching all the different countries parade in, I did feel like I learned a little bit more about Canada. When Russia came through Bethany was really talking so we asked her if she thought she was Russian. Dan said her name could be Vladimira Poopin and she laughed! She's laughed a tiny bit before now, but this time it was very clear - too funny!

I know we haven't posted many pictures recently, so I promise I will get on Dan's computer soon so I can do that. That is the only computer I can post pictures from for some reason. We have some fun ones of Bethany and cousin Charlie together.

Bethany is now in her 3-6 month clothes and they fit pretty well on the length already. I think that will be an ongoing problem that she outgrows her length way before the width. I love to dress her in the cute outfits that we received as gifts; I feel like a little girl again with my "dolly" although this is much more fun! Bethany is now grabbing things and everything goes into her mouth. She loves to bat her toys or pull them towards her while trying to fit them into her mouth. She gets a little surprised when she bonks herself in the head with them!

Happy Valentines Day tomorrow! I'm excited to spend it with my two valentines

Kathryn and her daughter Sophie (1) came over to visit last weekend and while I think both girls were distracted by basketball on TV we had to get a picture of the 4 of us.

Bethany wearing one of her new 3-6 month outfits!

Dan and Bethany came along to a work conference I had in Dallas the first week in February. She did great on both plane rides, only crying a little at the beginning before sleeping during the take-offs and landings. I think all of the other people on the plane (including many of my coworkers from MN who were also on the flight) were glad she was so good!

Bethany at the hotel room in Dallas.

My sister had her baby! Charlie Allen was born on Feb 3rd at 3:40 a.m. weighing 7 lb 9 oz :) He is a little cutie and its been fun to take pictures of Bethany and Charlie together. They are going to have so much fun growing up so close in age!