How can it be?

How can it be, my sweet girl, that half a year has already flown by? Calla Jane, I cannot believe you are six months old!!! It's crazy to think how much you've grown and changed since you've entered this world. You're no longer my teeny little newborn. I now affectionately call you my little chunky monkey--for more reasons than one! ;) 

Calla, you are just the happiest baby ever! You light every room you enter. You are so friendly and will engage anyone! You love laughing at your big sister! You love snuggles and moving around. 

You are constantly on the move! You can scoot, and almost crawl! You're getting into the precrawl position (up on your knees) but when it's time to move you go straight back to your belly! You also learned how to move your walker and jump in your Exersaucer--you are a moving girl! You've started sitting some. Of course mommy has to put you in this position, but you're getting it! The lazy pose has been mastered for sure! 

A new addition this month is babyfood! You are loving it! You are an awesome eater! You are really showing up your big sissy in this department. You've tried green beans, peas, carrots, and sweet potatoes so far. I think carrots are the fave! But you eat them all so well. There are always tears when the container is empty! You are so interested in eating--always reaching for what we have (food or drink) and wanting to grab your own spoon! 

You are constantly exploring and discovering and it's so fun to watch. You move so fast when there's a toy you want to try out. You have started to realize the cause of pushing a button will produce a desired effect such as lights and sounds. You love observing and always want to be facing outward when held. You've also discovered your sister is in the back seat with you and try to crane your neck to see her on carrides. 

Things you love this month: your Sophie the giraffe--favorite toy! You chew on this thing constantly! Team Umizoomi--maybe this is on a little too much at the house, but these tiny superheroes has caught your eye. Whenever you hear the theme song your head automatically swivels in that direction. Eating--your all about it! (See previous paragraph). Moving--you have mastered the scoot and you are all about it. You love to be able to go and explore your own world. 

Dislikes: being startled awake--who likes this anyway? Not being able to cuddle beginning at about 7:45--need to try to be at the house by this time because you will wail if you're not getting food and cuddles by then. 

Calla Jane, you are our baby love and we cannot get enough! We are so blessed God chose to place you in our family and that we get to be your parents. Here's to half a year, I can only imagine the amazing things the remaining half holds! 

Long weekend!

We had our first long weekend of the school year about two weeks ago! It was a nice break! And for once I'm not saying much needed--I guess because I was off so long before heading back and am enjoying the routine of things. But any time I get off with family is always my favorite time, so I'll always take it! 

This weekend my sister and her new husband came down to visit. This is always fun because the girls love seeing their aunt Lys and uncle brad; and so do we! 

Saturday was a big day for many reasons, but the main one being it was my youngest niece's birthday! Mads is three! She had a Peppa Pig party complete with bounce houses and pig cookies! Augusta loved every bit of it! Calla even had her first time in a bouncy--with adult assistance of course! ;) 

Sunday was a fun family day! Started with an attempt to get back I to Sunday school--we were on time and doing so well. That was until Augusta threw up in the car--all over herself! Needless to say, church was a no-go! We did make our traditional Sunday family lunch! That night we also had a family dinner! 

Monday was Labor Day. We had to say goodbye to Aunt Lys and Uncle Brad, which is always hard but we know they'll visit again soon! Then we had a family shopping outing. It was just around town, but it was perfect. And I got the girls lots of much needed winter clothes and even some things for next summer--super cheap! 

And now since that vacation wrecked my schedule--I'm counting down the days until the next one! Lol! :)