6 monts old

It is hard to believe that Big J is 1/2 year old.  It seems like just yesterday we brought this beautiful baby girl into this crazy and big world.  I set a reminder on my phone to update the blog and quite honestly I have been hitting the snooze button for the past week.  We have been busy and she is growing like a weed.  This past month we have weathered a nasty cold that includes (unwanted items coming out of both ends).  This took about 9 days for us to get it under control and 2 visits to Dr. Mauldins office.  Even though J was sick and not wanting to eat, she managed to maintain her hefty weight of 20lbs.
Not only is she getting big, she is also getting a BIG attitude.  She loves remotes and we are in full swing of introducing foods (vegetables mostly) and sippy cups. We tried to give her bananas and/or applesauce, but she scrunches up her face and spits it back out.  So.... vegetables (sweet potatoes, peas, green beans, and purple carrotts). 

So I have mastered the sleeping and I love it!

 Early in the morning when mommy is about to drop J off at daycare.  She just woke up and was still in a daze, but her bright blue eyes are still there (and hopefully they stay blue.... like daddys)!

 

 Hello world!  I love smiling and playing on my playmat.  I was supposed to be going to sleep, but I had other plans! Like talking, kicking and making coo'ing noises!

 For those of you who dont believe that J has a little attitude already, here is proof.  She was mad that I took the iPhone away from her to take a picture. This lasted for about 10 seconds and then she was off to something else that entertains her. 

 Picture of J at daycare.  When I drop her off in the morning, I prop her up in the bumbo and just cant tear myself away from this little booger.  Usually takes me about 4 attempts of kisses and hugs before I actually leave the room.  I think Miss Sara thinks mommy is crazy!!

J's first time at a lil kids birthday party.  We went to Bentley's 2nd birthday party and lets just say.... I am not looking forward to birthday parties of J's friends.  Kids running everywhere is just chaotic and I think that I was going to have a mental breakdown with all of the kids running around. But J does look good in her birthday hat!

 Grandma Mimi at Los Toros eating dinner before we headed home for the evening.  J was more interested in watching the people at the other table than the conversation that was going on at our table.  I guess we are not as captivating as the other table...

 So now J is 6 months old in a 6-9 month onesie that doesnt fit.  I literally had to stretch the onesie to get it snapped at the bottom.  I guess we are off to buy some new onesies for the next 6 months photos.  She is growing way to big, way to fast!!

 "I am just patiently waiting on my food"    This rarely happens!  Usually I start fussing at the sight of a bottle or my jar food, but for some reason she was really patient for this picture.

 This is my new seal bathtub.  All I want to do is lean forward and bite the nose off of the seal!!

 Enjoying the new sippie cup and watching TV while getting the leg exercisees in between commericals.

 J is getting much better at sitting up all by herself and doesnt like to lay on her back unless it involves getting fed baby food or sleeping.

 Last weekend we went to European Street for dinner with Mrs. Kimmy and Mrs. Jenn.  I was informed that there were three phases to getting a kid to sleep.  Mrs. Jenn mastered the lovings and Mrs. Kimmy masterd the rock and sway.  J fell asleep in Mrs Kimmys arms within a matter of minutes.  They were baby HOGING!  LOL. 

 Supporting the Breast Cancer Awareness month by sporting a pick shirt with tu-tu and then leopard print skinny pants with tuell bows on the legs.  The outfit was only complete with a leopard print pacifier clip and leaopard/pink print hair bow.  Gotta "FIGHT LIKE A GIRL" and support the breast cancer surviors (AUNT LINDA WE LOVE YOU!).  At daycare that day, they were tie-dying onesies pink for the breast cancer awareness week.  I havent recieved it back yet, but I hope to get a picture of J in it for the next post (if it fits her)!

 Another picture of J while being dropped off at daycare.  They had the big kids in the room that morning and J was watching them play together.  You can see it in her eyes that she just wants to get up and go play with them.   "SOON ENOUGH SWEETIE, SOON ENOUGH" (Mommy crying).

 While in Mandarin we went to the Mandarin United Methodist Pumpkin Patch (where I used to work when I was in the youth group at the church).   This was the first time J touched a pumpkin and the picture turned out great.  I made the dress, hair bow, and pacifier clip.  Just had to have this kid styling at the pumpkin patch.

As I lay here in bed and write this months blog, I have my baby girl laying next to me with her hands behind her head, and pacifier move 100mph.   I do not want these days to end. 
UNITL NEXT TIME..... SMILE!!!   Life is too short to wish it away, enjoy each day as if it was your last one!