Woah. Didn’t we just do one of these? Where does the time go?!? Miriam is 5 months already and may or may not have tasted chocolate frosting…but other than that, she’s still on mommy’s milk diet. She’s more alert than ever!  Her day starts off by waking us up by talking to herself. She starts off whispering (new) and then increases the volume until she has breakfast (don’t we all?) She loves to give kisses by sucking on your face. She also loves to be held while going out (it’s a lot easier than carrying her around in the car seat). She’s got to be close to 20 lbs….

She is able to get out about town more often and because Team Carter is super excited about this fall season, we have been able to go apple-picking at Windy Hill Orchard, sampled the food-truck fare at an outdoor festival, have been to a Mommy-group that meets in Fort Mill (which has been SUCH a blessing for Mommy) and been on numerous shopping outings for errands and exploring with her aunts.

at Tawba Fest

ready for church (wearing Mommy’s dress from when she was a baby)

apple picking with Daddy

Hanging out with cousin Ayda

We are working very hard to maintain consistency with her nighttime routine (usually she sleeps great, but doesn’t always want to go to sleep) so every night around 7:30pm you will find Miriam getting a shower, getting snuggled in her pjs, if she’s not “losing it” by then she will get a story read to her, then it’s big feeding time, and then she likes Daddy to rock her in the dark or sing to her until she gets sleepy.  It’s the cutest thing. She gets so excited to get into her sleep sack to go to bed.  Then its prayers and lights out (until she wakes up talking 5-8 hours later). She also (often reluctantly) will take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. Praise God for a wonderful sleeper!

We are so blessed by this little girl and honored to be her parents! Her laughter and smiles are the best sunshine in the world! She is really starting to develop her personality more and more. We love you so much Miriam!