Yummy Squash!

We've officially graduated from just rice cereal and oatmeal to baby food now. Justin picked out her first veggies and we started with squash on Thursday night. She seemed to like it but the first few bites produced the funniest faces! It seemed she was saying "what's this", "I think I like it", and "that tastes weird" all at once. But, she's done well and even ate a whole container of squash at daycare on Friday. Of course, we took pictures of the whole event and here's a few of them. She also has quickly figured out that she doesn't want to hold the spoon any longer ... she wants the bowl the food is in. Why go for the small stuff when you could grab the whole thing?

Hmm...What's this Mommy?
OHH ... Daddy has the camera!

Messy Girl!

She and Justin have been having a lot of fun playing together and thankfully, I was able to snap a couple pictures. Here they are this morning playing catch. She loves to stand up on his lap and let him catch her. Of course, he never really has his hands off her but she doesn't know that. She already seems to like doing things on her own. I wonder where she gets that independent spirit from? I seem to recall a lot of stories from my mom about me being the same way.

She seemed fascinated by Justin's hat so he decided to see what she'd do if we put it on her. At first, it was simply too big to do anything with.
But then, she figured out how to give it a little push so that her sweet face showed underneath. That's also when she realized Mommy had the camera out so of course, she had to pose for me. You'd think we take a lot of pictures of her or something the way she recognizes what a camera is ... no idea where she gets that idea!


She's also discovered some of her stuffed animals in her nursery. The Build-a-Bear my parents made for her and the Lambchop my Aunt Jo gave her both sit on her nightstand next to the rocker. I noticed one evening that she was staring at Lambchop so I put her in her crib with it to see what she would do. She loved it! She was hugging it, lifting it over her head and of course, trying to put it in her mouth. Her Build-a-Bear is still a little too big for her to play with. She can't quit pick it up or squeeze it but she will before too long. Justin and I still want to build her a boxer from Build-a-Bear but we've been waiting till she was old enough to play with it. I think its time to have a family outing.And last but not least, one of her many cute outfits! She looks adorable in her little leggings and t-shirt! She had a yellow bow in her hair at one point but it didn't want to stay put. Her 6-month well check is Monday so we'll get to see how long she's gotten and how much she weighs. I can't believe my baby girl is already 6 months old. I'm sure every mom feels this way but I think she's simply amazing. I call her my little slice of Heaven and I can't believe that we've been so blessed. I love every moment with her!
Love you all,
Lucretia