Half a Year Old Already

Yes, it's true. Gwen's six months old as of this last Saturday. It was a big day.

Out of the 2 oz of rice cereal prepared with breast milk she ate 1.25 oz. She actually swallowed it too. That was her first taste of anything other than breast milk. She would open up her mouth when the spoon came close. She didn't grab the spoon like she is in this picture. She starts grabbing it when she has had enough to eat and is playful instead. Can you believe how big she looks in this high chair? It took me a long time to decide on this one. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it has the key features like height adjustment, easy clean up vinyl seat and back, and it folds up nicely.

Adam and I both fed her the cereal. She took it from us both switching off while the other was recording the event and making breakfast for ourselves. We are proud of this little girl. She had water in the sippy cup too. She only chews on the rubbery spout part rather than drinking from it. We keep water in it though, so that she will eventually figure out how it works. When Adam and I eat and she is not having cereal we give her this cup with water. I think it makes her feel like she's partaking in the meal too and not like she's being left out.

I like that this picture is dark and you only see their profile during this memorable time.

This day was packed with important events. We had to mark the moment of her first dress up for CSU football. They lost to California, but they were ranked #10 so it's not so bad in my opinion. They didn't lose by too much.

Here's what I call her "dreamy" pose.

Here are two of Gwen's most favorite things....Daddy and the remote. I don't know what it is about babies and the infatuation of remote controls for the TV. I've noticed other babies' interest also. I think they like playing with anything they see us fiddling with too.....like cell phones.

She's checking out this flag.

This walker is so great for her. When I'm in the kitchen and am not able to hold her or attend to her she can stay busy and see what I'm doing too. She still walks backwards only in it. She loves chewing on this miniature rubber duck too....the head fits in her mouth perfectly.

She had some naked time when bath time drew near, so I was playing with a silky scarf with her. I had her wrapped up in it and Adam thought it was a good picture. She's been having super sweet cuddling time with us both. Turning her head to the side is a new thing too.

Tummy time on Mommy works too. Sooner or later it will lead to crawling or creeping along.