How Time Flies...

I can't believe how much she's grown and changed already- especially when I realize that only 6 months ago she was kicking me from the inside! I know it's been awhile since we last updated the blog, but we've been busy :) It's a whole lot easier and more exciting to post about crazy trips through the Outback or tropical times at the Great Barrier Reef than it is to post about feedings, changings, baths, and play time. However, I suppose we have hit some pretty major milestones in this little girl's life and we should probably share those with our friends and family who don't see us on a regular basis. First, Avery had her first haircut at the beginning of the month. Grandma Mary was in town for my 30th birthday, so she got to do the honors. Second, Avery started eating solid foods. The pediatrician said that she might only eat a few spoonfuls in the first few feedings and that it would probably be pretty messy- obviously the pediatrician doesn't know that Avery comes from a could big eaters! There wasn't really any mess because she was so determined to get every last bit of food into her mouth :) Finally, Avery rolls over like crazy and is getting ready to crawl. This brings about some mixed emotions for us. On one hand, we're really excited to watch her as she gets up on all fours or scoots herself around the room. On the other hand, we know that having a mobile baby will be a lot more work for us! Anyway, in addition to the major milestones, we're enjoying the little changes that happen from day to day. She's become much more animated and playful- she just woke up from her nap and is blowing raspberries from her crib as I write this (going to have to wrap this up and just post pictures later). We love playing with her and making her smile and laugh- her outloud giggles are the cutest! It's so fun watching her grow and change and wondering what she will be like in a few months or years.