Ari's (sort of) 5 month photos

Between the crazy last-minute interviews Mark had last week in WI and colds, and hospital visits and life, we managed to miss Ari's actual 5 month birthday. So, at 5 months and a week, here they are. She's growing like a weed, has weathered her first couple colds and is sleeping like a champ at night (when she's not sick, of course). She has not yet managed to sit on her own, but is rolling around at will, and seems to be getting stronger each day. We started cry it out tonight and she fell asleep after 14 minutes of only minor whining. Here's to  hoping she becomes as solid a sleeper as Number 1. At home, he's been sleeping from 7:15 pm until 7:15 in the morning. Dane needed to help with the photo shoot, as usual. His little sis, "happy, happy Aria!" is growing on him, and he frequently wants to lay by her and cuddle now. What a great change:)