A Letter to Averi: Six Months

Hi baby girl,

Again, let's pretend that you're not turning 7 months tomorrow. =)

We celebrated the 4th of July at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

The next day, Aunt Michelle went with us to Tiny Tots. You decided you wanted to sit up on your own for her! You were supporting yourself with your hands on the ground but that's still a big deal.

We drove to Oklahoma for Poppy's birthday. It was your first road trip. You did pretty good. We drove at night so you and Jayce could sleep in the car. You got to swim in a pool for the second time. You really like it. This was your first time without a floatie.

You got to meet your Great Grandma,

your Aunt T,

your Uncle C,

and your cousins, K & P.

You loved swimming with Poppy.

When we got home, you decided that you could sit up all by yourself - without support!

You have now noticed Shorty and love "petting" him. You really just grab is fur and try to put your mouth on him. He's pretty patient with you.

Daddy got your walker down from the attic. You really like the toys on it...but so does Jayce. You're not quite tall enough to walk in it but you like to play in it anyways.

We volunteered at VBS. I got to be in your room. Lots of your friends were in there with you and you had fun.

Jayce has started wanting you to "get him" and you are okay with it. He lets you tackle him and lay on his tummy. It seems fun and he likes to "get" you too. We try to make sure he doesn't lay all the way down on you.

You got your first Usborne books and Nana bought them for you. You are just starting to try and turn pages in books. It's super cute.

Another thing you've just started is accepting pacifiers and putting them in your own mouth by yourself. It's so funny to have you be 6 months old and just now liking pacis. However, you are mostly just chewing on them to help comfort your gums. You STILL have no teeth. I keep feeling your bottom one get closer but it's not showing yet!

I love you little girl. I cannot wait to see what changes come next month!

"I love you all the way to the moon...and back."
Mommy