6 WHOLE MONTHS!

I don't even want to talk about my baby being six months old. That's half a year. In another half, she'll be one. Yes, I did cry September 15. At least she still likes me to hold her and hasn't made me stop giving her endless kisses that have not let up at all since birth. Despite my emotions, this has been one of the most exciting months to watch. Lucy has taught herself so many new tricks. And, if possible, has become even more vocal. We are learning more and more about our little lady as she really learns how to express herself, and what a lady she is :)

MAJOR DEVELOPMENT... SITTING UP! Lucy and I had been practicing sitting up for weeks but leave it to Uncle Brian to establish it as the new norm. We were having dinner at Brian and Allison's house when Brian set Lucy on the counter and let go. No big deal. Lucy stayed up and has remained that way for 90% of her waking time since. Being locked in the house for Hurricane Irene gave her lots of time to practice...

This new position has given Lucy lots of new opportunities. She can explore her love of music through the piano...

While I LOVE wearing Lucy on me in the bjorn or the moby wrap, hauling around 20 extra pounds only lasts so long. So now...

Lucy also attended her second wedding and loved the music and dancing. Mommy loved dressing her...

On the day she turned 6 months, and one day before my birthday, Lucy said her first word... MAMA! No amount of coaxing could ever get it out of her but while Jameson and I were making dinner and Lucy was busy playing we suddenly heard the most beautiful little voice say the most beautiful little word. She has said it several times since and now when she cries it's more of a "Muuuuuummmmmmmm." Don't worry, everyday we are working hard on "Da Da."

Lucy has also learned the "little indian" trick and makes the "Ahhh" noise while i pat my hand over her mouth. She even tries to do it herself and gets her little hand just rolling over her mouth, love. Similarly, Lucy has started giving kisses and likes to grab us by the face and open her mouth for a nice wet one. Sometimes she gets overly excited and shakes her head back and forth to make sure we know how much she loves us. It may be one of my most favorite new tricks. She gets the shaking from me, sometimes we just can't hold in all of our emotions ;)

Lucy is still being breastfed but will start trying some fruits and vegetables this month. She has been showing interest in food and has been getting up more than she was during the night so I am thinking she is ready. If she is anything like her mommy and daddy she will love it!

Lucy, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of all the things you are teaching yourself to do. We love being able to show you new things and watch you make them your own. We love your voice, your interest in music, and how you are able to show us you love us. We are so excited to see the changes in the next six months, as long as we still get to hold you and shower you with kisses. Love, Mommy.