Six Months, So Soon

Amelia turned six months-old at 11:38 p.m. on July 30 and oh, so much has happened these past months. We can't believe how she's growing, changing and learning more and more each day about her little world.

To celebrate, Amelia and I went to a downtown outdoor cafe for lunch with some friends from our Mommy and Me group. We took Munchkin doughnut holes to celebrate. Sorry, no photos because we got soaked by a Florida afternoon thunderstorm.

As for milestones: Amelia is eating the basics and her favorites are (in this order): rice cereal, bannanas, avocado, carrots and peas. She still wrinkles her nose at sweet potatoes, just like her daddy. Next up: oat cereal. She's learning to sit on her own and she gets up on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth. We're sure crawling isn't far behind. And, of course, she continues to melt our hearts with her giggles and belly laugh. Most days, there just isn't enough time for all the kisses. She's the most kissable, lovable, huggable baby we know. She's happy and healthy. And she's all ours! We'll update her vital statistics next week when she goes to the doctor for her shots.

Guess Who was Florida-Born?

We had a fabulous Fourth of July- full of lots of "swimming," family time, a cookout and some shopping. Grandpa Larry, Grandma Barbara, and Auntie Stacey came to visit for the weekend. (Uncle Tommy was out of state.) The highlight - Amelia's first time in a swimming pool! First, she tried out a purple swimming pool that Grandma Barbara bought her, then she splashed her feet in the pool at her Aunt Tracy's apartment complex pool. She loved her polka-dot bathing suit, but only wore her sunglasses for a few minutes before she took them off (herself!) and tried to eat them. I think we have a water baby. Then again, she was born in Florida.

Having a Ball!!!

Every so often, something will strike Amelia as hilarious - and she gets a serious case of the giggles! (It usually involves her "Aunt" Tracy.) We hope this makes you smile - and maybe even laugh out loud yourself.

I'm Going to Thailand!

We recently applied for Amelia's passport in preparation for her first trip to Thailand in the fall! We are so looking forward to spending a month visiting relatives and friends who haven't met Amelia. Grandma Maria will be with us on our trip to Thailand, but it will be just me and Amelia on the way back. (Jason has to work so he can't come with us.)

Here is a copy of her passport photo - taken at our local Walgreens. There are many rules to follow - the baby has to be against a white background, look straight at the camera with her eyes open, etc. So I stood behind the lady taking the picture and sang the riveting Raffi song "Down By the Bay." That explains the somewhat quizzical look on her face.