Can You Believe It? 6 Months Old!

Yes, you read correctly. I am 1/2 year old and having a ball! Mom and Dad thought it would be fun to take some pictures in some of my cute outfits. It was pretty cool but I kept spitting up and messing up the outfits. So we stopped after two outfits because we had all had enough (notice all the slobber). Mom and Dad swear that I am the cutest baby ever! My grandparents would agree, I am sure:)

With getting older comes some new favorites and milestones . . .

FAVORITES
*Playing with my feet
*Chewing on my fingers
*Playing in my exersaucer
*Wrestling with Dad
*Sharing kisses with Mom
*Growling (don't ask!)
*Singing when it is time to go to sleep
*Music
*Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Pinky Dinky Doo, Handy Manny
*Lexy and Kito, my dogs

MILESTONES
*Rolling over
*Sitting up (with little support)
*Eating cereal and vegetables
*Sleeping through the night (most nights anyway!)
*Scooting across my play blanket
*Grabbing and getting objects
*Making sounds and trying to say some words

I really enjoy becoming more mobile. I am not sure how Mom and Dad feel about it but I cannot wait until I can do even more!

Mmm Mmm Good . . . Sweet Potatoes

Well I am in love with food! Mom and Dad were a little concerned when they tried to first give me cereal and I was not interested at all. They waited a few weeks and added a tad of baby juice and now I am eating it like a pro. Mom and Dad decided that I was pretty good and my cereal was thicker, so maybe I would like vegetables? As my doctor instructed, we started with the yellow squash for a few days. I have been having it for dinner for the last couple of days and well, it was alright I guess. Well tonight Mom decided to move on to the next food that my doctor suggested, sweet potatoes. Now . . . they looked a bit darker than my squash so I was not sure of that first bite. After that bite though, I was a machine! I inhaled those sweet potatoes. They were SOOOOOO good. Take a look! Mmm, Mmm, Good!

SuperBowl and More

Last night was not only the SuperBowl, but it also marked some other exciting events going on with me!

As I got geared up for the festivities, Mom and Dad wanted to be sure I saw my first SuperBowl in style. While they were waiting for it to all start, they gave me the big seat, and put together my exersaucer and highchair. Now, we have had these since before I was born but we all agreed I was getting big enough to enjoy them. I sat in the big girl chair, enjoyed the pregame, and watched Mom and Dad struggle to put these things together. I even made a comment or two on the game!



I really enjoyed the game, but I was pretty entertained by my new things as well. The exersaucer is pretty cool and I can move myself around it pretty good. My favorite part is to pull down the flower and try to eat it. I am teething so everything goes in my mouth.



I have been eating so good and even started some yellow squash and my seat was working. I am getting a little bigger now and I can wiggle my way around in it. My big girl highchair is pretty cool, it has a lot of toys on it, that sing and have lights, so of course I love it. I ate my dinner and breakfast in there and it worked out pretty good.



All in all, I would say that we had a great evening! Everyone enjoyed laughing, eating, and watching the game. Oh and watching me :)

First Words . . . ?

Ok, I know you are thinking, no way, it is much too soon. Well Mom and Dad are convinced that I am well on my way to saying my first words. Maybe these are not words but I have muttered some sounds(I like to call them words). Mom had noticed that I had been moving my mouth alot whenever I was on my changing table. She tried to tell Dad she thought that I was trying to talk to them. Well last night, I proved to them why! I was trying to talk to them . . .

Last night laying on my changing table, I said it . . . ba-ba-ba-ba-ba. And then today when Dad walked past me without talking to me, I had to let him know that I needed attention, so I said it . . . da!



Mom and Dad acted really crazy about the whole thing. I don't understand it, they talk all the time! I am about to join their conversations.

It's Been A Long Time . . .

So I know that it has been a long time, but you can blame that one on my mom. She has been pretty busy with work and just got back from a trip to Washington DC. She really missed me but we have a lot of fun things to report.

First of all, my toy collection keeps building! Mamaw and Papaw got me toys for Christmas (my favorite is the boombox). My Granny P came last weekend to visit with me and she brought me a CD player and just yesterday, I got a laptop in the mail from my Aunt P. What is so great is that everybody gets me toys that play music. I am really enjoying them because I just love music!!! I am not sure how Mom and Dad feel about it because they make a lot of noise but I am sure they are fine as long as I am having fun!


Granny P visted for the weekend and I really enjoyed her visit. We did a little bit of shopping, watched movies, and enjoyed time together.


Mamaw and Papaw came on Monday to stay with me while Mom went on her trip. Since Dad had class and Mom was leaving that evening, they were going to help out. It was a lot of fun. Dad and Papaw worked on the bathroom renovation while Mamaw and I had a girls' day out. We shopped the day away!


I was happy when Mom returned very early this morning. I smiled so big when I saw her! It was sure great to have all of my visitors. I am a pretty special girl!

5 Months and Still Growing . . .

Today, I turned 5 months old and let me tell you, I have only just begun! I am getting so big and really developing my own personality. I am kinda stubborn already and love to have things my way! I am so happy, smiling and laughing all the time. I love spending time with my mom and dad, especially playing. I even have quite a style already! I am well on my way and continue to meet many of my milestones and gain lots of favorites.

MILESTONES:
Rolling over
Sitting up (almost without support)
Trying to stand
Eating cereal
Sleeping at least 4-5 hours at night (HALLELUAH!)
Riding in my new convertible carseat (I got too long for the carrier)

FAVORITES:
Playing in general (especially my seahorse, doll, and book)
Still loving my swing
Checking out Mom and Dad's iphone
Singing and talking
Listening to stories
Trying to repeat whatever Mom and Dad say (I am trying to start early)

Holidays in Ohio

We just arrived back home from spending the holidays with Mom's family, including Mamaw, Papaw, aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was a lot of fun and you could not imagine all the gifts I got . . . I got my first baby doll, books, DVDs, several new toys, walker, lots of cute outfits, two pair of boots, and so much more that I am sure I am forgetting something.



Mom and Dad would not let me open my toys but they did let me open one. It was a seahorse that played music. I had a lot of fun with the seahorse. Dad even named it for me, her name is Sharyl the seahorse. She helped to put me to sleep last night. When Mom unpacked my stuff this evening, we had fun trying out the other toys, such as my boombox and doll. I love them both. I cannot wait to play with the rest of them and model my new outfits! Family is the best!