Six Months!

A whole half of a year, that sounds so old! I didn't have my six month check up yet, so I don't have any of those statistics, but my parents are very anxious to see how much I weigh and how tall I am. They think I have grown a lot since my four month appointment. We'll see, the appointment is next Monday the 18th.

I think my parents are right that I am growing because I feel like I am doing so much more. I still love to talk but since it isn't a novelty anymore I don't do it as much, however I did learn to scream and I love hearing myself screech like an owl. I have rolled over several times, but still don't do it on a regular basis. But put me on my back and I will scootch across the room in no time flat, my favorite is moving in circles in my crib when I wake up in the morning. My parents think it's hilarious when they look on the monitor and they can no longer see me or they only see my legs kicking. I also love to stand on my legs (with my parents holding me of course) and bounce up and down. Some other cool things that have happened this month are that my hair is starting to grow in (I think I definitely have more than Daddy now) and I started eating solid food. My Mommy is making my food at home so it is extra delicious. So far I have had sweet potatoes, avocado, and banana. Sweet potato is my favorite! I caught on to the whole eating with a spoon thing very fast. I see my spoon and open my mouth and wait for the yummy food, sometimes if Mom or Dad take to long getting the food in my mouth I let out a little screech to let them know to hurry up.

We didn't do much traveling this past month, which was nice, I was able to stay on my schedule (as much of a schedule that I am on...Mom tells me we are still working on that). My Mom and I started to take Gymboree classes. I really like them, we go about three times a week. I get to meet other babies and Mom gets to talk with other Mom's. My favorite part is when they blow bubbles, I love to try to catch them!

These next couple of months I have a lot to look forward to. I get to go the beach, see lots of family, and even get baptized! I sure am a busy girl for only being six months.

Happy 4th of July!

Annabelle has become much more aware of the animals in the house, especially Lily the cat, probably because Lily is more her size. And no funny comments about Lily's size, please! Annabelle and I were on our own this past work week because James had to travel for work. We kept ourselves busy with Gymboree classes, runs around the park, skpying with family, and doing errands for our 4th of July party. Come Friday night though, I was definitely looking forward for Daddy to return home, it's hard not having any relief for a whole week. And we have to do it again in two weeks when he travels to Seattle for five days. Oh well, like my Mom said, I need to cherish this time I have with Annabelle because it won't always be there.

Happy 4th of July! Yesterday we threw a 4th of July cookout. It was lots of fun and of course Annabelle was dressed all festive. I can't believe it's July 4th already. The summer is sure flying by.

Well more to come soon with the six month update from Annabelle....I can't believe she is about to be six months!!