A Week of Firsts

Well, we had our first family vacation in the Outter Banks, NC (431 Sprig Point Pine Island - Corolla) this week (looks like we are heading home tomorrow). Gabriela or "Bella" her new nickname, has done so well. She has had so much going on between all of the kids and activities that it has exhausted her. We had incredible weather despite arriving during the tail end (rough water) of Hurricane Bill and leaving with the arrival of Tropical Storm Danny. Bella loved the pool especially today, she didn't cry at all each time we went in. Today we took her in the ocean for the first time and she seemed to really enjoy it. Daddy dipped her feet in for about 10 minutes then she slept under the umbrella (with the special fan daddy bought her to keep her cool) for about 2 hours. She started eating rice cereal this week (without spitting it out) and seems to really like it and she also cut her first tooth today...her lower left front. We knew it was coming, but didn't think it was going to happen for a couple of weeks yet. Things are good with the Reese's and our precious Baby Bella is making everything in our lives better than ever.

4 Month Check Up

Well I was right on the height wrong on the weight she was confirmed to be perfect by the doctor today:) Gabriela is 15.2lbs and 25 1/4 inches. She got 2 shots and did so good. She's clingy now and sleepy but she's good. They said she is at the advancement of a 6 month old and can start rice cereal tomorrow. What a big girl....mommy and daddy are so proud! The past 2 weeks she has been rolling over and now automatically rolls over in bed (she sleeps on her tummy just like mommy). She's also reaching for things and putting them in her mouth. This afternoon she pulled her bottle out of her mouth and tried to put it back in (but missed) she tried though and that was what was important. She also tries to push herself up....it's crazy what a couple of weeks does!
Take care!