UPDATES!!

I think I deserve the award for worst blogger of all time. Life is crazy busy for us with school, David taking the LSAT and applying for law schools, and keeping up with a very active 6 month old. Life is tough and trying at times but I'm loving every second that I get to spend with my little family. I'm going to try my hardest to update you on the past 6 months with pics (may be totally boring if you aren't family).

To start, I have to talk about Brooklyn. I know every parent is biased and says their child is the best and cutest ever but honestly, those things are completely true about my baby girl. As a mom, I couldn't ask for a sweeter, happier, or more easy-going baby. Brooklyn brings so much joy to our lives. I am such a show-off when it comes to her. Every day, she makes me so proud to be her mom. Brooklyn is a very busy bee these days and I know it only gets busier once she starts crawling and walking.

Here are some fun things about Brooklyn:

~At her 6 month appointment she had to get 4 shots. Only cried for a little bit then it was back to all smiles. She is 18 pounds (86th percentile) and 28 1/2 inches long (99.75th percentile!!!!). It's safe to say she is a very healthy big girl!

~She learned how to roll over (from tummy to back) when she was about 5 months old and started sitting up on her own about a week after that.

~She loves to eat anything and everything that comes in contact with her hands and mouth. We started her on some solids foods when she was about 4 months old (she would drink bottles but never really got full). She now eats three solid meals a day and drinks about 5-6 bottles a day. Her favorite foods are pears, squash, green beans, sweet potatoes, apples and blueberries, and chicken noodle dinner.

~She loves her Zoo Animals book! It has little flaps that open and every time she sees it her whole face lights up.

~She no longer wants her paci when she's upset or going to sleep. Rather, she likes to play a game where she puts it in her mouth then tries to put it it mine then back in her own mouth.

~She has never liked to cuddle but if she's in a tired mood she will give little 30 second hugs. Melts my heart every time she does it.

~She babbles and squeals all day long. We hear a lot of "maaaa" when she's crying and "da-da-da-da-da" when she's happy. I think it should be the other way around. ;)

~She's only 6 months old but she's been to California 4 times and to Idaho once. She travels pretty well and only cries when she's hungry or super tired.

David is busy, busy, busy finishing up his personal statement and applications for law school. He takes the LSAT a week from today. He's extremely smart so I know he'll do well on his test. I am taking online classes at UVU this semester. Taking 19 credits and raising a child is very, very hard but very, very worth it!

The past 6 months included:

Bringing Baby Brooklyn home from the hospital

Playing in CA

Playing some more

Brooklyn's Blessing

B's first trip to the beach

Swimming

EATING

Dad learning how to change messy ones

Thanksgiving Point gardens and pumpkin patch

Dressing up for church

Baths

Bike rides

LOTS of reading

Playing with best friends

Ugly Christmas Sweater party

It has been a great 6 months! We're so excited for B's first Christmas in a couple of weeks. This time of year is even more special when you have your own child.