Scarlett's new feats!

At my baby shower, we recieved a baby activity mat that Scarlett has paid very little attention to until this week. Now she loves it! We can put her in it and she giggles and loves the dangly little toys. She's even started grabbing for them! Mostly she just bats at the them with her fists, but the other morning I caught her opening her hand and grabbing at one of the little toys. I was so excited, you'd think she'd just cured cancer or something... Well, who knows? That could be next!!



Scarlett reaching for a toy


playing at being shy and pulling the blanket up by her face!


Completely absorbed by the colors and lights!
And, on a completely different note, here's Scarlett all dressed up for Emily and Philip's wedding! She looks really cute in blue, and it's sooo much fun to put her hair in ribbons!

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Gina said…
Those activity mats are the best, even for the dreaded "tummy time".
May 5, 2007 at 7:37:00 PM PDT
Shana said…
I can't believe how big she's getting!!! It was so fun to see her last night. Time is just flying by! I love her in the blue dress, too! So adorable!
May 9, 2007 at 3:06:00 PM PDT
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