The Rowans 4: Good to be Home!

Well Callie and I had such a great visit to Texas, but it sure is nice to be home. Chile is happy to have me home too! Matt told me that Chile was acting up the whole time I was gone! Poor thing! Callie did great on the plane both times! I was so happy about that. Callie just looked around, babbled a little and slept for the whole flight. Everyone around us was pleasantly surprised I think! Well Matt was so happy to see us at the airport. He couldn't believe how much Callie had changed. One thing that he noticed right off the bat was how much she was talking. While I was standing at baggage claim, Callie was trying to see how long she could make a sound without taking a breath, then she would take a quick breath and start over. It was actually quite loud. Everyone around us thought it was hilarious and just laughed. :) Daddy also noticed that Callie has lots of new "tricks". She can purposefully grab for toys now, hold her head up really well on her tummy, and stand, stand, stand. Callie loves to stand up. I have a feeling that we are going to have an early walker around here! She can stand for several minutes while we hold her arms. I also think that she is close to rolling from her back to her tummy. She can roll on her side, but then rolls back on her back. If i put her on her side she can roll on her tummy, so I figure it will only be a matter of time before she puts the two together. I can't believe how much she is learning and changing! She is absolutely loving books right now. She looks at the pages, grabs at the pages and smiles when I read to her. Books will definitely be on Callie's Christmas list this year! Well here are some pictures from this week! Oh and wish me luck, I will be teaching Callie how to take naps in her crib instead of the swing next week! We will see how that goes!! I have a feeling that she will protest.... Love you all!