Not the smallest anymore

Frederica turned 5 months old this past weekend.  She now weighs 9 pounds, which is about how much Link weighs.  We think she's having a growth spurt, because she's been eating more the last couple of days and she just seems bigger.

Freddie has been constantly working on Link.  I've actually seen them chasing each other around the house more than once.  On Sunday, they both had their afternoon naps on the spiral staircase.

Link knew that Frederica was a few steps above her, but didn't really seem to mind.  Link still doesn't approve of Freddie's presence during morning "nummies" but I think it's because of Freddie's interest in Vinnie, not a competition for food.

Below is Christine holding Freddie on Father's Day.  We had the whole family over and Frederica seems to enjoy having company.  The only company she hasn't liked was Pearl & Astro, Richard & Maria's standard poodles.  The two poodles spent a portion of last Friday visiting our household and Astro was a little too animated (and LARGE!) for Frederica's comfort.