7 month- check up :)

Well it's February already and our little one has turned 7 months old! That old saying "time flies" sure does make sense now, and boy am I feeling old :)

Here she is on her 7 month birthday:


Check the next slide show for some impromptu photos we took yesterday with our Valentine ;)



Things she's learned thus far this month:
Scooting backwards (only if she's trying hard to get something and she's on the hardwood floor),
Waving (when she chooses, to whom she chooses)
Not a fan of going to the potty, on the potty, at night,
Tearing paper and napkins
Teething, teething, and more teething ;)

Sunday Ride- New Routine

We are so blessed to have a large sharing family. The Bechens passed down this wonderful bike trailer that holds two kids, or one kid in a car seat, although the manufacturers don't support this method of use. After talking with some other biking parents, we decided to try it out with Mariana. Last Sunday, we went for a 5 mile ride with the Mobilians on Bikes - MOB group. She did great and even fell asleep near the end.

Yesterday we went on a longer bike ride to enjoy the weather which was up in the high to mid 60's with clear blue skies. She fell asleep within 2 miles and stayed asleep the whole ride, a full 18 miles! It was my first time back on the saddle in a long time and such a great day with the family ;) We hope to make this a weekly excursion. See the video below for a taste of our ride.





Mariana after the hr nap ride with her good friend, Mr. Ducky.

recap- 6 month photos and update

Our baby at Six months:
She's starting to learn to get what she wants she has to work hard. And when she gets what she wants she eats it and keeps it! She recognizes when you take something away from her and lets out her frustration because she worked so hard to get it. Usually it is when you take paper or plastic bags away from her. She loves to look at books and has begun to help turn the pages, forward and backward.









Did i mention she likes to eat everything?Here she is with her big bear.... she's getting bigger everyone ;)

Sitting pretty on her own.... not really controlling herself if she falls backward yet.



and yes... drooling everywhere.... at the end of January she produced a tooth! (bottom left)



Other things she likes to do..
Rub her gums on her froggie
Eat her feet or shoes
Noticing where mommy is
Playing peek-a-boo
and Laughing lots!