The Shoops: Four Months

Isabella is now four months old as of June 18th! I am late getting her 4 month pictures up this month because we had a VERY busy June. This month has gone by so quickly.

At the end of May, Memorial Day weekend to be exact, Wesley's mom (Grandma) hosted a baby shower for us for Wesley's side of the family. Everyone got to meet Isabella, and we got some great "older baby" gifts. We also had some great burgers and brats cooked on the grill by Grandpa!

On the 11th of June, we headed down to Tennessee for Isabella's first real road trip. We made a few more stops than we might have normally, but overall Isabella did very well. She slept most of the time while we were on the road and only got cranky when she was hungry. On the way back, while we were on the home stretch of I-65 just past Indianapolis, she got cranky again, but we think she was just ready to be out of the car. Her Daddy gets cranky during that stretch of road, too! They were both just ready to be home.

While we were in Tennessee, Isabella got to meet Sara's relatives and got to attend another baby shower. Once again, we got some good "older baby" gifts that will definitely come in handy over the next year or so.

Last week we had a sad event in our lives. Wesley's grandfather, Orlo H. Shoop, passed away at the age of 91. He had been in poor health for several years, so it was not too unexpected. Thanks to all who sent condolences. We appreciate our family and friends so much.

Our busy time wrapped up with Isabella's 4-month old checkup last Monday. She weighed 14 pounds and was 25 3/4 inches long. She is still in the top percentile in height and in the middle for weight, so she is a slender little girl. We regularly get comments from others that she looks long, and I just say that she is! Look at her daddy, after all! Isabella rolls from her back to her front and vice versa all the time. She laughs out loud a lot, and she really likes to play with her feet. For the most part, she is a laid back girl...taking everything in stride. She only gets fussy when she is really sleepy. She likes to suck on or chew on her hands and whatever gets in the way of her hands...bibs, toys, other people's hands...Sometimes she has both hands going in her mouth at once! I am still trying to get a good picture of that...maybe next month!

I went crazy taking pictures this month. I got a new 2GB card for my camera, and it holds TONS of pictures. Enjoy!