7 months old

Today our little baby is 7 months old. I remember when I first came home from the hospital with her one of my friends told me to cherish every moment because it goes by fast. She was so right! I am so glad I have been able to stay home with Claire. The time we get to spend together is so special.

Yesterday when I started singing the ABC's to Claire she began to sing with me. Every time I would stop, so would she and then when I would start again, she would too. It was so cute. After the ABC song, we sang Jesus Loves Me, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and

Old McDonald.

At 7 months so far she has eaten:

Applesauce, Peaches, Bananas, Hawaiian Delight, Prunes, Green Beans, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, and Squash

Tomorrow she will be trying peas for the first time. Poor thing! I am hoping she will like green vegetables more than I do.

She is still working on crawling. She loves getting up on all fours and scooting around. We can't take our eyes off of her because she is a fast little thing.

She is starting to really enjoy Peek A Boo.

She is babbling syllables.

She loves when we help her dance and laughs when mommy or daddy dances.

Happy 7 months Claire! We love you so much.

Wordless Wednesday

Lake J and other new things

We left for Lake Junaluska early Wednesday morning. Claire was a great little traveler for the 7 and 1/2 hour trip. At Lake J we read books, took walks around the lake, played cards, ate yummy food, and celebrated Harry's 25th birthday. The weather was absolutely perfect while we were there and it was a huge adjustment to come home to the Memphis heat. We left our camera at home, so I will post pictures that Mimi took once she gets home.

Claire has figured out how to get up on all fours so she is able to get around quite a bit faster now. Harry and I still love to just sit and stare at her.

Claire is enjoying her big girl seat in the bathtub. She can splash herself and play with her toys. I had to add a picture of her in the hooded towel because she is about to outgrow it.

Today I propped up a mirror in the living room while Claire was playing. She loved it! She kept talking to herself and hitting the mirror. Who wouldn't like to admire this sweet little face in the mirror?

Wordless Wednesday

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Claire LOVES the computer. She is helping daddy pick out a song on Itunes to play. She is still a huge Creedence Clearwater fan.

For Claire's Half birthday, which was last Tuesday the 30th, she received lots of new toys. Her favorite toy to play with is the pink bowl. (not really a toy, but she wouldn't let go of it)
Claire had her 6 month check up last Wednesday.

Weight: 16 lbs 4 oz. (50th percentile)

Height: 25 and 3/4 inches (50th percentile)

We had a great time celebrating with family and friends over the 4th of July weekend. This Wednesday, Claire, Harry, and I will be traveling up to Lake Junaluska to spend time with Mimi and Papa. We will also be celebrating Harry's 25th birthday on Sunday. Happy Early Birthday Daddy!! We LOVE you!