(This is a good shot of her 2 teeth)
To start off, we took McK into the doctor several weeks ago with another little cold. It ended up being nothing to worry about, but we did get her weighed. She weighed 17lbs 13oz then, so we're still growing and Mommy's muscles are getting bigger :o)
From the pictures in previous posts, you can see that we have tried a few new things with her. She loves to swing in the "big girl" swings at the park. She is all smiles and kicks her little feet! We have gone at least once a week since our first little "swing experience" and I have Dave on a McKenna project for building a swing set in the back yard.
The weather is starting to get warmer and we are taking advantage of it! Dave hooked on McK's baby seat on the back of his beach cruiser and we have taken her around the neighborhood. I think our girl just loves to be outside. It was hilarious to watch her take it all in. She was right up against Dave's "backside" and she would stick her little hands up his shirt and down his britches :o) Finally, we figured out we can hook her toys onto one of his belt loops and that keeps her from having some "curious moments" about her daddy's backside :o) She loved to peek out of the side of her seat and watch the tires of my bike as I rode beside them. She would just kick her feet and squeal in delight. I still need to get pictures of this and will put them up as soon as I do.
We've also ventured out to the beach to take her walking in the stroller. We hadn't taken her out there since we were just home from the hospital and had our first little family photo op. She enjoyed the wind in her hair and the sand beneath her feet...haha...just teasing. She did seem to like it though. She would watch the water and kick her feet (happy feet) in the stroller. We didn't let her get into the sand QUITE just yet. Mommy has to be mentally prepared for her to put fists of sand into her mouth...needless to say I'm not there yet! It makes me ready for summer though, that's for sure! I can't wait to take her out there for some REAL beach experience.
McKenna is now able to stand on her own. Of course we put her into the standing position and are close by for when she's done standing :o) As long as she is holding on to something, she's good to go for a bit! She is still not interested in crawling. I've been spending more time on the floor with her on her tummy. She can spin a full 360 on her belly and even push herself backwards...but there has been no movement to get up on those knees and move forwards!...I'm still REALLY OK with this fact :o)
McKenna loves to watch older children play. I can see the wheels turning in her head as she watches them closely! I can practically hear her internal dialogue as she thinks about being a big kid some day :o)
McKenna is now pretty professional with feeding herself puffs and small bits of banana. She would eat puffs ALL DAY LONG if I let her. I must admit, after trying one...I can see why she likes them over her veges :o)
McK is starting to look like a big girl. Her hair is getting longer and so is her little body. I go to get her from her crib and she is stretched out so long, taking up much more space on her mattress than she used to!! Her hair is kinda funny...it's what girls call the "in between stage." It's getting longer, but it's not long enough to lay down...so yup...it sticks straight up. We're still not wearing bows without the headband, but we're getting there!! She still just has her 2 bottom teeth, but I believe we are on the verge of getting some more. I'll keep you posted if I'm right and they choose to reveal themselves! One thing that I'm going to be working with McKenna over the next month is waving hi or bye-bye. I'd also love to see her clap her hands...so these are some of Mommy's goals :o)
So that's it...I guess now we're on our way towards 9 months...oh gracious! We love our sweet girl more and more each day...didn't even know that was possible!
Daddy and his little Princess!
I hope you can see how sweet her face is in each of these pictures...she loves to fly in the air!
2 comments:
Our girl is so big!!! Love the tummy and thighs!!! Her sweet hair sure shows up red in the sunshine, just like her mamma's! She still favors Dave, especially in a profile. You both have to claim that sweet girl. Sure miss hugging on her but I'll be there soon!
Love,
Gigi
Sooo adorable!!! She is a cutie!
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