She can sing!

So the other day, we were watching American Idol (which we never watch, but there's nothing else on TV these days). Bella was smiling and laughing as she watched the show from her swing, and when one of the girls started to sing, Bella started cooing along with her. Now, I've noticed Bella do this when I sing with her, but I figured she was just following my facial expressions. But, she really is responding to music.
Also, she has moved on from her hospital pacifier, to normal pacifiers. She takes it out of her mouth, holds the pacifier, and places it back into her mouth now. Bella also prefers holding a toy in her hand at all times.
Here's Bella at 4 months...

Earrings!

So this is before...

This is after...

And this is 45 minutes after the piercing...

Happy kid!

Bella's Flipping Out!

So on Mother's Day, Bella gave me the greatest present... she flipped! I woke up on Sunday morning and looked at her and she was on her belly. I freaked out since she shouldn't be on her tummy, woke up Mark, and we placed her back onto her back. Then we wondered, did she just flip? She's been showing signs for the past month, always trying, and occasionally rolling over on couches (which give in helping her out), but Mark thought that maybe the bed gave in. So we went back to sleep, and I woke up again, and there she was on her belly again! I freaked out again, rolled her to her back, and starting thinking maybe this is it... then I thought, what a cool first Mother's Day present! So we slept again, I woke up for the third time and she was back on her belly! That confirmed it for us, she is now a tummy roller!!! Since Sunday was such a busy day... we went to Church (so I can stand up and get the Mother's Day blessing), went to visit my mom, and went for brunch at the Ritz-Carlton, we didn't have time to test her flipping on the floor. So now we've finally tested it out and she is flipping. I think she's OVER doing it now. Everytime I look at her she's flipping. We wake up in the middle of the night and she's always on her tummy, so we flip her back. I place her on the floor by me as I study, and she flips. She's like a pancake or an egg omelet... always flipping, just to be flipped back. Anyways, I will post a video of her flipping soon. We've got some good ones. Plus I'll post some pictures of Mother's Day with our matching dresses (I'm a dork!).

Bella's swimming video

Here's a movie clip of Bella's first and second swimming lesson. The first lesson they used the noodle. The second lesson they dunked her head into the water.



So other exciting things happening... so far 3 of my friends had babies after Bella was born... Welcome to the world Stela, Tanner, and Audrey! Two of my friends are currently expecting in the fall/winter time. Six babies in one year!!!
I still have to post the baptismal pictures up, but I'm too lazy.
We've been so busy lately! After Bella's baptism, the next weekend was Chase's baptism, then Abby's communion. This weekend is Grandpa Marvin's b-day, Ashley's Communion, Kyle's b-day, and Mother's Day. Next weekend is Grandpa Tom's b-day, Kayley's b-day, and Max and the gang are coming in for a visit.

Bella had her 4 month check-up yesterday. Her stats: 14lbs, 24 inches, 16.5in head.
Her weight and height bring her to the 75th percentile, but her head is anywhere between 75-90th percentile! She had her 3 shots... poor baby. Next week I'm bringing her back for her long awaited ear piercing!!! I'll definitely post pictures of her ear up next week.