MALLORY - (not quite) 7 MONTHS

I took Mallory for her delayed 6 month check-up today.  She'll be 7 months next week, but who's counting??  It all is going by WAY too fast for me!

She is 18 pounds and 26 3/4 inches.  She received more shots - OUCH!  But, besides the flu vaccine, we have a break until her 1 year check-up.  Everything checks out just perfectly and she's developing normally. 

We have continued to introduce new fruits and veggies and she is having no complications and enjoys eating every one of them.  We may have a good eater on our hands!  (Thank goodness!)

She is also getting a new tooth on the bottom (you can feel it poking through), which is definitely causing some discomfort.  

She started sitting up on her own in Phoenix, and can sit up from the laying position all by herself.  She is also becoming more and more mobile and has started her first "steps" with crawling.  WATCH OUT!  Time to baby proof, AGAIN!  She is also pulling herself up to standing (see below - Phoenix trip entry) and scaring Mommy half to death!

Oh, those baby days are fading fast.  They were good while they lasted!  Cuddling and snuggling was a thing of the past - now she has better things to do!

Look Mom - I am sitting up by myself!

Mallory's first bath in the "big tub"!

PHOENIX TRIP - TESSA ROSE'S BAPTISM

Mallory and I just returned from a fabulous trip to Phoenix to visit Susan's family, and meet their new baby girl, Tessa Rose.  I was honored to be asked to fulfill the position as Godmother, and accepted with joy!  Mallory was WONDERFUL the whole time (despite a few restless nights) and was so easy to travel with.  Here she is on her first plane ride.

She was an absolute trooper on the plane, despite the fact that we forgot her pacifier in the car!

Ava Elaine with Mallory.  Ava was so adorable with Mallory.  They really had a great time playing together!  She was our little helper the whole trip, and took great care of both girls.  She is a perfect big sister!

Me and my precious Goddaughter, Tessa Rose.

Susan with our baby girls.

Mallory and Tessa posing for a cute (but, very serious) picture.

Tessa Rose's Baptism.  It was a perfect day for such a special event.  We attended Mass first, then we had a nice, private ceremony with friends and family.  Tessa was so good and sweet.  Afterwards, we went to Susan's parents' house for a delicious Italian lunch and cake reception.  It was a perfect day!

Susan and Chad Larkin with their newly baptized baby girl and the Godparents, Blythe and Mike.

Aunt Susan with Mallory.

Ava holding Mallory.

Okay, so if we couldn't have had any more "firsts" in the last couple of days/weeks, here's another:  I heard Mallory cooing and talking about an hour after I put her down our last night in Phoenix, so I went in to check on her.  SHE WAS STANDING IN HER CRIB!!!  I called for Susan, grabbed the camera, and couldn't believe my eyes!  Needless to say, the crib was lowered immediately.  WHEW!

We had such a great time and can't wait to return for another visit.  Tyler was disappointed he couldn't go this time, but I promised him a trip soon!