Time Flies!

I can't believe I let so much time go by since my last update- and boy has it been an exciting time! Shae is starting use "words", I don't know that I would say she is talking yet, but she sure has a lot to say! She delights in calling Jeremy and I both by name (Mama and Dada) and Angel is convinced she said "Dama" (Grandma) one time! She looks for the "kitty cat" as soon as we get to work and is starting to recognize pictures of cats in her animal book. "Yeah" is her response to everything, which is better than "no!" (soon to come I'm sure) but I'm not sure she grasps the concept of her words at this point. But we all love to watch her every move and she nears taking her first steps and exploring everything!

We have started her on some table foods and one of her favorites is of course, spaghetti! Soon to follow was bath time :) She also loves, mandarin oranges, carrots, chicken, and about any pasta! It has been fun to watch her discover new textures and tastes- she will eat about anything though!

One of the highlights in May was taking my sister Sarah shopping for her birthday. It was great fun to spend the day with her and she is such a great auntie! I wasn't convinced Shae would like the ride but as you can see she thought it was pretty special to ride in the ice cream truck with Auntie Sarah!

Sadly, we are already planning for Christmas- but for a GREAT reason! Shae is going to be a big sister around the Christmas Holiday and we couldn't be more excited. We are keeping the nursery the same but moving Shae into a new room so I have been busy planning for that and I think I have finally narrowed down my options for paint colors and bedding sets!
I will make an effort to update more often!

Just a Growin'!

She is pulling up to everything and today she even started walking around the edge!

Shae found Dada's drum sticks and knew just what to do!

You can't see them both but she has two bottom teeth!

April in Review

With a room full of toys a tupperware bowl is what keeps her entertained!

Shae has to have your Daddy snuggles before night-night time

Shae learns new sounds and "words" every day and her current favorite is to blow raspberries instead of kisses! Her Grandma Angel doesn't think there's anything more precious!

Testing out Daddy's new ride!

I'm losing it!

OK so you all know I've lost my mind but now I'm losing my weight too! Thanks to working out 3-5 times a week, counting calories, and detoxing- I have lost 7 lbs in the last 4 weeks! I still have quite a few to go of course, but it's actually happening! I was not as diligent at exercising this last week but that's why we get another week, right? Thanks for the words of encouragement from a few of you and MANY thanks to those who have noticed the change in my appearance!

I hit a couple milestones the last couple weeks and one of which is finally getting back into my pre pregnancy jeans! On a healthier note, I am now in a Healthy weight range too!

Pretty as a Doll

We took Shae to have her 6 months portraits taken (3 days before she turned 7 months) and now that she's 8 months I have the prints! This is my favorite setting so far, I just love the tutu!

Birthday Blessings

Jeremy and I hosted a birthday dinner in honor of my dad last weekend. I made his favorite cake, Red Velvet, and we enjoyed a taco dinner and a visit from my dad's parents, Red and Liz!

Doggy Pile!

Jeremy brought home a stuffed pug for Shae and she absolutely loves it! I set her and the dog on the floor in her room so I could put laundry away and when I came back this is what I found- of course I had to get the camera!

The dog doesn't stay sitting up for very long before she dives for it!