7 Months

7 Months! You are getting SO big. You have finally mastered sitting up on your own. This is big for mommy and daddy because you will sit and play, and play, and play, and play on the floor until it is time to eat or sleep. Your coordination has finally allowed you to really pick up things. You enjoy your rings and I think we have a set of keys stashed in every nook and cranny to play with. You also have learned and mastered turning the pages of your book. Chewing on them is also something you have mastered. You amaze yourself with tiny specks of anything, including dirt.


The downfall of this month was your first ear infection. I was told when you were very small that you may have trouble with these because your tubes seemed so narrow. You cried and whimpered and slept A LOT! My heart hurt for you hurting, but I enjoyed snuggling with you because I know it made you feel better.



Wearing: 6-9 month clothing

Diaper: Size 2 still

Shoe: Size 2 (they grew!)

Riding around with daddy on his day off!

 Holy cow! We have a fever!

You and Uncle Steve. This was the first time he "held" you. I know he liked it more than he will ever admit it.

This chair was your great-grandmother Newbill's chair. It fits you perfectly!

Another favorite, playing with the cords to the fan. Daddy has taught you some bad habits already.

You love your books!

Happy 1st Halloween. You were a kitty cat.

Look at you sitting all on your own now. So big.

 Going out for a shopping date with mommy & Nana

Every Saturday you spend about 4-5 hours with your great-grandmother Faye. The wonderful woman you were named after. She and great-grandaddy Rodney love you so much. They always call me the day before very excited about your weekly visit.

 Every once in a while you will give into sleep rather than play, but this is a very rare picture of you.

 Roll Tide! Your cute Alabama fleece with elephant ears & trunk.

Happy Saturday in your walker!

6 Months - Can I Quit Counting Yet? I LOVE this stage you are in!

You have finally settled into your own personality. I would characterize you as very happy and content as long as things are going your way. You are also very extremely strong willed. If you don’t want to do something you arch your back and let it be known that you do not agree. You are a very good sleeper but only on your own terms. Your curiosity amazes me. You want to see everything that is going. I think this is why you like going shopping; to see all of the hustle and bustle around you. When you get excited about something you let out a shrill scream. Most people would dread every time you do it, but your daddy and I love it and encourage it. You are tryinig SO hard to sit up on your own. You almost have it. You sat for a few quick seconds at your well baby check up. Your daddy was so excited for you. You don't take a paci at all anymore and you only suck on your fingers if you are tired or hungry. It makes you very easy to read. Dr. Adams said that I shouldn't worry about you sucking on your fingers until you are about 18 months old, then we will discuss.

Wearing: Starting to out grow the 3-6 month clothes. You are definitely wearing 6-9 month one piece outfits or dresses.

Diaper: Size 2

Shoe: Size 1 (I am beginning to wonder if your feet will ever grow)

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this month.
 

Miss Emily took these pictures. She always does such a good job. However, your photo shoots always stress me out!

Roll Tide! PaPa loves this picure of his sweety!

 Although on bad conditions, you finally got to meet your cousin Owen. He is just a little older than you are. You were just confused at who was taking your toys.

We said bye-bye to this car seat this month. Your feet were hanging off the edge of it and you were getting too heavy for this mom to tote, so we installed our big girl car seat. 

1 Samuel 1:27-28

"I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." And he worshiped the LORD there.

 

Matthew and I had serious talks about if we were going to have Isabella baptized or not. I grew up with the understanding that children are baptized as babies and devoted to the Lord by their parents. Matthew grew up with the understanding that children are dedicated to Christ and at a later date the child will decide to dedicate themselves to the Lord with a baptism. After many discussions with our Preacher (who also married us), each other, and hours of prayer we decided that we wanted Isabella to live her childhood led by the Lord. If when she is older and chooses otherwise that is for her to decide. We feel this is what was best for our family and I am not trying to say it is right or wrong for any other family.

 

On September 25, 2011 Isabella Faye was baptized at the same church Matthew and I were married in. It was very special to us. You were dressed in a very simple white dress that Grammy bough you, with white socks, and an embroidered bib. We were surrounded by our family and friends. You did well in church (something that has not been easy for you since you were in my belly) and even slept after you were baptized. Thankfully Uncle Bryan took pictures because I was a little flustered (but atleast we made it to church on time).

 

Pictures From Our Special Day

 

Isabella we have dedicated you to Christ. We will do our best to guide you and lead you through life holding the Lord in our hearts. We are proud of you and love you very much.