Emma @ 7 Months

Emma turned 7 months on December 23rd. We are amazed at how fast she is learning new skills. We felt that Lily was quick, but Emma seems to be blowing through milestones. Here is a glimpse of Emma at 7 months...she's a busy one!

Can crawl up on all fours
Can pull up very easily and cruise along the furniture

Can transfer from the couch to the coffee table

Has 6 teeth (she's currently getting the two next to her front teeth)

LOVES every solid food we give her

Can feed herself

Loves to eat Gerber Puffs and Mum crackers

Loves chasing Lily, Kastor and Kody

Is a COMPLETE Mommy's girl, she even gets upset when I'm out of sight

Wears size 6-9 months clothes and a size 3 diaper

LOVES her big sister and wants to play with all her toys

Naps twice a day (occasionally a short third nap)

Sleeps 10 to 12 hours some/most nights (depends on the week)

Has the sweetest belly laugh and a full face smile that melts our hearts

Can babble mamama, dadadada, bababa

Loves to go to the playground and swing

Can drink from a sippy cup if we help her

Enjoys the occasional Baby Einstein Video

Has stranger anxiety, mostly with men

Takes baths (sitting up) with Lily and loves it!
Loves to bite and chew on anything and everything, including Mommy

Loves going running with Daddy in the jogging stroller

Moved out of the "baby bucket" and into the big car seat
Is getting a head full of hair (I think she'll have Lily's curls)

Firsts this month: First time on the swing, in the backpack, first Christmas, first time meeting Santa, first time standing and cruising around, first time feeding herself and eating crackers

Emma has completely come out of her shell. She has decided that she no longer wants to watch us quietly, she wants to actively participate in family activities. At this rate, I think she may even beat Lily's 9.5 month walking record. She is so excited to be standing up and playing with her big sister. As exhausted as Jeff and I are with her inconsistent sleep schedule, Emma is a complete sweetheart. We feel so blessed to have another busy little bee to chase around. She truly completes our family. We are head over heals in love with our little pumpkin. We love you Emma!!