Country Girl

With Aunt Nikki after her jog with Mom.

With Uncle Tim. Not as high as Dad, but thanks for trying.

On Thanksgiving weekend, we drove down to see my Uncle Tim and Aunt Nicole, and Grandma Patty was already there too. I don't know how far it is from home, because I slept the whole trip down and the whole trip back, and also because I'm a baby and don't understand the concept of miles yet. They live somewhere called, "Oak, holla!" Makes sense, since there's pretty much nothing there but trees.

My One Front Teef

Apparently there is some kid who sings about "All I want for Christmas is my two front teef". Well, just a coupla nights ago I was slippery and bonked my head a little in the the tub, but was wailing for sympathy since Mom was around. To my surprise, she and Daddy both started cheering. Apparently they could see that my first tooth was just over the surface of the gum. I coulda told them that if they would have listened! For days I've been repeating: "Dadadada. Yayaya." But I guess they had to see it for themselves.

Mom compares me to Wile E. Coyote, because I have pulled myself up to stand without any assistance or grabbing onto anything, but the minute I realize I've done it I fall. She already moved her jewelry up one shelf in her closet. Well, this morning I got on tippy toe and yanked some stuff down. So she moved it up to the third shelf. Dad mocked me: "You'll have to grow a lot before you can reach THAT, Vie." Mom said: "Please don't cheat and just learn how to climb either." Which gave me an idea...she didn't appreciate it when I climbed up the shelf and yoinked down some more bracelets. Gotta share those accessories, Ma!

How Time Flies...6 Months

I turned 6 months old on September 3rd. That same week I started crawling, pulling myself up to stand, and figured out how to shake things to make noises. My main method of communication was lots of raspberries.

I am now 7 months old and very busy. I have climbed a couple of the stairs on the flight of danger that intrigues me so much, and stand at the gate that keeps the dogs in the kitchen so I can scream at them. Every day I must also find time for eating a variety of fruits and veg, though squash is still my favorite. I have finally figured out how to let Mom know when I want to nurse now that I can turn my body and lunge at her, and love to nurse sitting up, or crawl around and snack on the go!

Going Green

For all my life until today, Mom has been the one to feed me. Today Dad gave it a try. His milk is green and lumpy and called "of a cow toe" or something. Anyway, I kinda like it, but it is much harder to get it into my belly.

Three Firsts

How did I wind up in jail? This was a fun stop in Helen, GA, where we spent a leisurely day as a family with Unc and Gramma Patty. It was the old city jail. This is my first time in prison, and hopefully my last.

Uncle Tim said that our photos always look like mug shots when we are holding up the sign with how old I am. So we decided we should take a "real" mug shot for his benefit.

This is my first time in a high chair. I loved it! I was able to grab at absolutely everything. Still wasn't allowed to put any of it in my mouth...but Mom promises to let Dad feed me in only a couple of weeks.

This was my first time in the ocean. I didn't love it. It was cold and wet. Who needs it? After this, we enjoyed a fabulous brunch at The Reef with Unc.

Mug shots

La Vie n Rose

This wonderful onesie was gifted to us by a friend. Mom reported a major functional error: the progress bar does not update. My diaper was 101% full when she checked it.

I am able to sit up unassisted for good stretches now, but Mom only feels safe when I'm in a seat, since I still tumble over when I'm tired. This little Bumbo chair is great, but made for slightly less chunky thighs than my own, it seems.

I am really starting to explore the world around me now. Mom takes me on short walks during the day and lets me touch the plants or leaves. I very gently petted a blossoming rose today, my namesake, and did it no harm. Now if only I could get it into my mouth!