Sweet Ellis at 4 months

At 4 months Ellis:

weighs 16 lbs 11 oz
is 25 inches long
wears size 3 diapers
takes at least 3 naps a day and we are working on getting her napping in her crib!



babbles a little bit and is starting to smile a lot






started trying to roll over from back to belly



LOVES bath time especially with her brother
















follows brother around with her eyes all the time

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