7 months old.

Our sweet love turned 7 months old on July 9. I cannot BELIEVE how fast time is flying. Everyday is a treat as it seems like she is constantly growing, changing and developing. She continues to be an absolute joy - so chill and so very happy - nothing gets to this girl! The only time she gets fussy is when she's tired, but then again so do I, so it's hard to blame her :) She talks up a storm, uses her pointer finger, waves, and gives "besos". She is still Toothless Joe, and while she sits like a champ, doesn't seem to have much interest in moving around/crawling (except in her crib, where she moves all OVER the place). Her stats and what's making her special these days is listed below:


As of 7/9/15...
Weight: unofficial weigh in at 15.8 pounds 
Height: maybe 26"?
Loves: WATER! (both baths and the pool), her Sophie giraffe and elephant teether, being held, peek-a-boo, music (she often "dances" ie: rocks back and forth when it is on), sleeping (she is her mother's daughter, after all), her feet and trying to get them in her mouth
Hates: being tired. Seriously, I think that's it. 
Size: 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers.


-Sits really well, even in her chair
-Knows words - if you ask her if she wants some milkies, you get a VERY enthusiastic response. She also knows her name and looks when you call her
-She sat in a restaurant high chair for the first time and did great!
-She also did some shopping in her stroller sans car seat for the first time.
-Has added apple, hummus, ground turkey, whole fat plain Greek yogurt, and blueberries to the food repertoire, as well as spices like garlic, oregano, and cinnamon.
-Loves when dad does what we call the "Tiger Lily" to her - so much so that she started doing it to herself!
-Bedtime around 7 pm
-Still taking three naps a day - I keep thinking she'll drop the mid-day nap, but there is just no keeping this kid awake that long in the middle of the day. And as long as she's still sleeping so well at night, who am I to mess with it? 
-And finally noticed the monthly sticker on her shirt, as evidenced by the last 3 photos... :)

Dad's favorite things about Ellie:
1. Her rocking back and forth
2. Doing the "Tiger Lily" on herself
3. Her laugh
4. Her splashing in the bath
5. When she gives kisses

Mom's favorite things about Ellie:
1. When she holds her own hands - something about it just kills me
2. When she gives kisses
3. That she "dances" when music is on
4. How curious she is becoming - sometimes it drives me crazy when she's nursing and wants to pop off every 90 seconds to see what's going on, but I also love that about her. Girlfriend doesn't want to miss a thing!

How have I not noticed this before?! Delish!