4 months!

Cora Jane turned 4 months old yesterday! We can't believe how fast the time has gone.  She's steadily gaining weight now after dropping heavily in the percentages for the first couple months.  (Thankfully, her sister did the same thing, so this time we saw it coming and the pediatrician was less concerned.)

Here are the stats:
Weight: 13lbs, 4oz., 28th percentile. (Born at 8lbs, 12oz., 85th percentile)
Height: 23 inches, 80th percentile. (Born at 20.5 inches,  85th percentile)
Head Circumference: 42cm., 86th percentile. (Born at 35.5cm., 95th percentile)


Long and lanky, with a big ol' noggin'! 
Just like big sis!


She's a big smiler and squeals here and there, but no belly laughs yet!  Overall, very quiet and super calm.  Brendon and I joke that we don't know what to do with a baby that just hangs out, perfectly content- and only cries (ever so moderately) when she actually needs something.  Amazing how different in personalities our two kids are!
Next up- starting to eat some solid foods. Can't believe the time is already here.

Here's a pic from yesterday!
Happy 4 months, Cora Jane!  We love you!

Jingle Bells

We recently checked out some books from the Nashville Public Library (admittedly, Ev's first time there) and one was entitled "Jingle Bells." It contained the words and extended verses to the Christmas song we all know and love. In turn, I sing the whole book to Evelyn when we read it. Last night, I encountered her doing the same...

Jingle Bells... from Annie Powell on Vimeo.

Love this laugh...

Here's a video from a few days ago.  Mom was at work and the kiddos were having a good time with dad...

Laughter from Annie Powell on Vimeo.

Christmas dresses!

This evening we had a Christmas party at Miss Lori's (our daycare.)  Here's a few shots of the girls... check out the dresses!

Catching up...

After a number of issues trying to get this blogger thing to work, I think it may finally be fixed!  We can't believe Christmas is here and we are looking at Cora turning 4 months next week and Ev turning THREE early in the New Year!  Here are a BUNCH of photos that we can finally post!!  I'll try and comment where appropriate... some are self explanatory.  Just a general tour of Fall and leading up to Christmas for the Powells!

 Auntie Kirsten came to visit and meet Miss Cora!!

Some trees in our neighborhood when I was out for a walk with Cora in early October.

 Decorating pumpkins.

Halloween costumes!

Our girls in the jogger!

 Neighborhood halloween party.

2 month checkup! 

Bumbo!!

Making cookies with Elsa and Kathryn!

Aunty Sheila came to visit!!

Cora and Grandma Powell

Cora in her sweater and hat from Grandma Powell

Ev dressed up as a Native American for her preschool Thanksgiving!

Cora dressed as a pilgrim!

The family Powell's first family race! 5k Turkey Trot!

Cora!  Baldy!

Our tree this year

Cora Jane and her buddy Sean Michael from daycare... he's one week younger!

Mama Powell with all three of her girls and her new edition... seating for 8 plus the jogger, plus the dog in my Toyota Sequoia!

One of my favorite features... a cup holder that holds mugs with handles!  (My other favorite feature?  2nd and 3rd row seats recline!!)

Daddy and Cora!

Bedtime stories with the girls!

Christmas crafts with Elsa!

My new table!  I can finally seat 10!  Thanks for building it, Brendon!