Cordelia and Estella grow up ... five months old!

My little girls are growing up! Cordelia and Estella celebrate their five-month birthday today, with a nice quiet stay-at-home day. They continue to grow, both physically and developmentally, and are both just fascinated by their big sister.

newborn Cordelia
 

one-month-old Cordelia
 

two-month-old Cordelia
 

three-month-old Cordelia


four-month-old Cordelia


I tried to get a picture of Cordelia with her legs straight out, but she insisted on lifting them up. She loves to chew on her hands and drools A LOT! Holding Cordelia on my lap while I eat has become quite a challenge, since she has started grabbing everything in her reach. Cordelia doesn't roll over very often, but is still surprisingly mobile. She inches across the floor and rotates just by kicking her legs up and then putting them down in a slightly different place. She is a happy, content baby and has the sweetest smile.

Cordelia at five months, with Pink Panther


Cordelia at five months



newborn Estella
  

one-month-old Estella
  

two-month-old Estella
  

three-month-old Estella


four-month-old Estella


Estella gets more and more mobile every day. She has become quite a pro at rolling from her back to her stomach, then likes to "body surf" on her stomach by lifting her arms and legs up. She is a sweet, easy baby as long as she is well rested, but quickly has a meltdown if she gets over-tired. Estella is getting more vocal and the best way to describe her vocalization is that it is a very loud SQUAWK! She talks in her crib, she talks to the toys hanging above her on the playmat, and sometimes she talks to nothing in particular.

Estella at five months, with Pink Panther


Estella at five months


Here are my two beautiful, happy five-month-old girls!