6 Month Appointment

We survived Lydia's 6 mo. appt. The doc said she's doing well, and is very healthy. She also survived 4 shots! Not exactly the most enjoyable thing for her, or us..... She is still at the 95% for weight, coming in at a whopping 18 lb 15 oz. But it turns out she also had a huge growth spurt and is now 27 1/4 in. up 1 1/2 inches from last month. So her height is at 95% too! It cracks me up, because Marc and I aren't exactly tall! I think she's just doing her growing now, so she doesn't have to do it later! We're doing her 6 month photos with Rich and Leann tonight, so be on the lookout for some fun new pics!

Bumblebee!

 

A little overdue, considering Halloween was a month ago now, almost. But we did dress Lydia up as a bumblebee! She was a pretty cute bumblebee!

I wish I was better at this BLOG thing. By that I mean more consistent. We just got back from FL, and were shocked to encounter the cold here in Chicago! We miss the sunny warmth of Florida! It was a great trip, filled with great memories. Lydia got to go swimming for the first time, and really enjoyed it! Marc and I got to go parasailing, which was really enjoyable for me, since last year I was pregnant and could not go. We saw a bunch of stingrays from the air, and even a sea turtle. And although I would say I am somewhat afraid of heights, I didn't really get that scared. It probably helped that Marc and I did it together.

Tonight it Lydia's 6 month appt. She has been in the 95-97% for weight for the last 4 months, and it will be interesting to see where she's at now, since her appetite has not changed much! She's our sturdy little pumpkin!

Lydia had peas for the first time today. I don't think she liked the intitial taste. But I eventually got a smile out of her. As you can see the peas were all over the place. We've got to start with the veggies first, otherwise she'll never eat em'!

Lydia Laughing

It takes a lot of work, but is so worth when we can get Lydia to laugh.

Quick update and link to photos.

Life has been crazy, and I have neglected updating the blog!!! I will say Lydia had her first smile on Sunday, and has been smiling a lot since! It is one of the coolest things ever! Lydia is really growing, and I'm willing to bet is about 11 lbs already. She's almost out of her 0-3 month clothes. SAD. I enjoy every moment I get to spend with her and try to cherish and savor it all, because she's gonna grow up so fast! She is truly a blessing, and a gift from God!

She has been sleeping 7-8 hours the last few nights, and it has been nice for Marc and I to get some good rest and sleep. During the day, she's awake more often than before, and definitely has Marc's appetite!

She is looking more like me each day. Originally we thought she'd look like Marc, but as she gets bigger and older, it's safe to say she looks more like mommy.

We have been taking TONS of pictures, so we can capture it all. Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=115438&l=0c2e8&id=637750135

I will try to write more later.