Meal Time Progress

Today, Avery was unusually happy when I was feeding her oatmeal. Between my ridiculously animated "this is really good" faces and the giraffe bib, I think Avery decided that she might actually like solid foods one day. At least it is progress!

Avery's 6 Month Stats

Yesterday Avery went to see her pediatrician. The doc said that she is growing at a good rate. She is definitely in the lower percentiles for now, but she is so very strong.

Weight: 13lb. 4 oz.
Height: 24.75 in.

6 Months Later

Wow! Where does time go? Avery is now 6 months old! Everyday seems to be new and exciting. Just last weekend, Avery went to visit my family for the first time. It was her first trip to the great state of Arkansas. I feel like she hit a growth spurt last weekend because she had several "firsts" while we were there.

She began sitting up for short periods of time by herself! I am such a proud lil' mom!


















Ask the girl a question and she will shake her head no. It is the cutest thing really! I think her Aunt Alicia taught her this when I wasn't looking.

Avery also tried green bean puree for the first time this past week. I made it from scratch ya'll! I was so proud of myself. Unfortunately, she wasn't a big fan. I seem to have a non-eater on my hands. She likes what she likes. Maybe this week we will try carrot puree. I am determined to find something this girl will eat. I guess I may have to resort to a sugary food (fruits). Every girl likes sugar you know.













Avery and I have also been frequent visitors at the YMCA these past few weeks. I think she really enjoys meeting new people. She seems to make people smile wherever we go. I always wonder if the childcare workers just think she is super cute and love to hold her or if she is "one of the fussy babies" and they have to hold her. Every time I pick her up she is being held by one of them.

Avery doesn't seem to have a consistent nap schedule lately. She usually takes a really good morning nap. But in the afternoon when I try to put her down for a nap, she cries and cries and cries some more. I am OK with it as long as she is getting the sleep she needs. Sometimes, when she is REALLY tired, she will laugh at you for no reason. It is one of those deep down "I think you are so funny" laughs. It melts my heart!

This week Avery also got her WHOLE big toe in her mouth. If only I had some of her flexibility!

I will post Avery's 6 month stats this week! I can't wait to see how she has grown since her 4 month well visit.

A Week in Pictures

Just look at this sweet face!




















Avery got to see her grandma, Bibi, for the second time!













Avery got her very first sippy cup.



















Avery now has enough hair to wear a bow without a headband!