7 Months

First off...Oh My Goodness..look at the little ball of love (above).  I think she is just too stinkin' adorable for words.  Okay, now that I got that out of my system, how is my BABY 7 months old?  I read a quote about children growing up the other day that sums it up, "The days are long, but the years are short".  That is too true.  I mean some days (particularly hard ones) seem to drag on and I can't wait until the 8 o'clock bedtime, but then I look down and realize my toddlers look more like actual big kids and my baby is nearing a toddler.  It makes me happily sad...or sadly happy.

Ridley is, as ever, one of the happiest babies I have ever been around.  I hope that her personality now is indicative to her behavior as an adolescent, if so, I got this.  Ridley has such a sweet demeanor and it generally always happy.  She isn't always a great napper, but even when she misses her naps I can't get frustrated because she is still such a happy camper. 

Ridley is definitely considering crawling.  She definitely gets from Point A to Point B...by either rolling...inch worming...or stretching.  She gets up on all fours easily, but hasn't really figured out the entire process.  Maddox gets on the floor beside her and tries to show her how, even tries to move her arms for her.  It is funny to watch how patient she is while teaching her baby sister. 

When I took her to the Pediatrician recently she weighed 17lbs 3oz and is a pretty healthy girl.  She is still doing really well eating solids.  Her favorite is definitely this Mango/Spinach mixture I have made her.  She thinks it is pretty awesome.

Really, we feel totally blessed to have such a joy of a baby.  We love the cuddles and loves that she gives.  She adds a wonderful dynamic to our family.  The twins definitely think she is pretty awesome too.  They call her "REE REE", which is precious to hear them say it.  They are so sweet to her (even when she accidentally pulls their hair etc.).

Ho Hum...are we done with the photo session yet?

Happy 7 months baby!  You are truly wonderful to be around!