Abbie's first cereal

Abbie had her first taste of rice cereal on Saturday and she loved it. She looked at us like, "What took you so long? I've been waiting four months for this." She was just thrilled, opening her mouth and sqwaking at us to give her more. The next day Chad was eating his cereal in front of her and she watched him so intently with a look on her face like she couldn't understand why he wasn't sharing it with her. Since then we've been feeding her a little bit of rice cereal twice a day. The novelty has worn off a bit, but in general she still seems to enjoy the process.

Obsessed with Sitting Up

Abbie has recently decided that she prefers to sit up rather than to lie down. Every chance she gets she is trying to use her neck and her stomach muscles to pull herself into a seated position (little does she realize this is probably the hardest way to get to a seated position). This has made feeding her and changing her a bit more tricky. She wants to eat, but only in an upright position. She doesn't mind having her diaper or her outfit changed as long as she can sit up while its happening. She never fusses, but I think it baffles her as to why all of these activities can't be done sitting up straight. We have been holding her in a seated position quite a bit and she has been getting lots of practice getting her balance and strengthening her muscles. She is starting to look like such a big girl.

Adorable photos

Just lounging in her chair.

At her well baby check-up today our little peanut was 11 pounds, 2 ounces and 24 inches long. The Dr. was impressed with her head control and thinks she'll be rolling over in no time.

Abbie laughing and cooing.

Just this past week Abbie started laughing (in addition to the usual coos and squawks and talking). As long as Mommy stays away from the garlic, Abbie is a really happy baby and this picture really captures her fun-loving personality.

Abbie with her "lovey."

We have introduced the lovey as part of her sleep routine. She likes to keep it near her face when she naps because it is so soft. Then when she wakes up I usually show it to her and ask her if she wants to give her bear a kiss. She'll put it to her mouth and give it a good slobber and be all pleased with herself.