Seven Months Old

It's June, which means we've got a seven month old!

She is still cruising along and her curiousity is out of control. She's started pulling herself up on everything she can get ahold of, and she often let's go with one hand to see how long she can balance. She's sort of a showoff! I can't believe how quickly she catches on to things. Our days are numbered before this one is off and running.

Getting into everything!

Mila has officially taken over our living room. Not only can she get anywhere she wants to go, but she can get into anything she sets her sights on! The remotes are her new favorite and I'm pretty sure she could run the receiver and PlayStation if we'd let her.

She does enjoy her own toys/books as well. I put her down the other night when we got home, and she crawled right on over to her books and sat down. Then she realized I got the camera out and she decided to show off...
 

She started feeling a bit under the weather on Thursday. I took her in to be checked out on Friday evening and sure enough, she had the start of an ear infection. Even though her nose is running, eyes are red and she refuses to sleep, she's up for time in her jumeroo! She's been such a trooper through this nasty bug and she does her best to put on a smile and have some fun. You'll notice a spot above her eye... she took a dive while crawling around earlier in the day. Not the last time that'll happen, I'm sure.

Our little go-getter

Ok... ok... I fell behind!

Mila's 6 month check-up went really well. Her doctor is still impressed with her development and she's right on track with her height and weight. She weighed in at a whopping 13 lbs, 11 oz and is now 25 3/4". (20th / 60th percentiles).

This is a pretty common face these days! She's either got her mouth open, or there's a toy stuffed in it. I'm pretty sure she thought she could fit the camera lens in her mouth on this one... we're not going to find out if she was right.

She and her toys always seem to make their way under the swing. I have a feeling she's going to like forts.

She discovered a rocking motorcylce at daycare and loved it! So, we decided it was time to bring out her muscial lion that Aunt Jessie and Todd gave her for Christmas. I think he's her new favorite!

Over the weekend, we went to Uncle Mike's Unity Ceremony in Cedar Falls. Mila got to spend some time with her grandmas.

Mila with Grandma Sally.

Getting smooches from Great Grandma Edith.

Great-great Grandma Fran with her two Great-great Grandbabies, Isaac and Mila.

And, a few weeks ago, we ventured out for our first Tulip Festival in Pella. It was actually a pretty chilly day, but it was nice to see all of the flowers.

Six Months Old!

Mila turned six months old on May Day! I can't believe how quickly the time has gone.

She's been scooting and now starting to crawl. We like to put a toy out in front of her and see how long it takes her to get it. I have to say, she's surprisingly quick.

Aunt Jessie gave Mila a season pass to the Blank Park Zoo, so we went for a visit on her half-birthday. Being the little people watcher she is, Mila was much more interested in the other kids than the animals. I'm sure that will change over time... right?

Little Scooter

This girl is amazing. I am constantly in awe at how quickly she catches on to things.

She's sitting up on her own now and she's advanced her rolling skills to scooting, both backward and forward. Lately, she's been spending a lot of time rocking on all fours or lurching forward. She really quite mobile! Stay tuned, it won't be long until we're posting that she's crawling...

More peas please!

Mila had her first round of peas... and loves them! However, eating peas must be hard work. By the time we reached the end the of the jar, she was dosing off more and more with each bite. We pulled the camera toward the end because it was just so funny to watch!

Five Months Old!

No jokes here, Mila turned 5 months old on April Fools Day!



She decided that she might want to be a thumb sucker after all. She's not real serious about it, but she thinks its fun to play with her thumb in her mouth.



And she can multi-task! She was sucking her left thumb and giving her toy a spin with her right hand.



Dad picked up some Peeps at the store. Being purple, I'm sure Mila thought they were for her! Um, I think we'll hold off on the Peeps for quite a while yet!





She's loving her bath time. Just chillin' out on the big girl end of her little tub.



And... chillin' out with her cool shades. She's ready to hit the road and head to Grandma B's house for Easter weekend!