7 Months

Eleanor turned 7 months old a few days ago and I just can't believe how much my little girl is growing up. Her personality shows more and more each day.

At 7 Months Ellie:

- LOVES spending time with Daddy.
- Rolls everywhere, but no crawling yet.
- Eats solids two to three times a day. - Really likes her veggies!
- Met a lot of her cousins and Aunts and Uncles for the first time at the Anderson Family Reunion at Bear Lake.
- Played on the beach and in the water at Bear Lake and loved it.
- Plays with her toys while sitting.
- Went boating for the first time and loved it.
- Jumps like a champ in her Jump-a-Roo.
- Has started teething (I think).
- Goes to bed around 8 pm and sleeps till 7 or 9 am.
- Sleeps in her own room in her crib.
- Is such a social butterfly, she smiles at everyone.

Loves Playing in Her Toy Box

Loves her Minnie Mouse Cup

Driving the Boat with Dad

Playing with Friends Lizzie and Allie

Helping Daddy Work

Boating at Deer Creek

Yesterday we went boating at Deer Creek with some friends and had a blast. I tried wake boarding for the first time, wasn't able to get up, but still had fun trying. Kevin drove the boat most of the day and was in heaven. We also rode in a tube behind the boat which was a ton of fun. Poor Kevin got whiplash and is in pain today. We hope he heals quickly.

Eleanor was absolutely amazing on the boat. She loved watching people ride behind on the tube. We brought her carseat on board so she could nap in it and that worked great.

My Little Green Piggy

Our friend Isaac's sister-in-law Jenny made this ADORABLE hat for Eleanor and I finally got around to taking some cute pictures of her in it today. I just love how it makes her cheeks look even chubbier!

You can check out Crochet by Jenny's Facebook Page here. Her hats are really affordable and she can make just about anything.

New and Improved Feeding Time

Along with a new crib I finally ordered Ellie a high chair. We've been using the Bumbo but she kept trying to get out of it, so I figured it was time.

She seems to like it a lot, despite the fact she is strapped in pretty good.

On Her Own

I just can believe how fast Eleanor is growing up. We decided it was time to move her into her own room, so I finally ordered the crib that I wanted and put it together yesterday. I absolutely love it and I think Ellie does too. She did great her first night. I on the other hand had a much harder time with it. I know it will just take some time, but I miss having her sleep in the same room as me.

The Great Salt Lake

Eleanor made her first visit to the Great Salt Lake today. Like her mother, it appears she is not a fan of the Great Outdoors. She screamed almost the entire time. She did enjoy eating the sand, but I was pretty grossed out by it. In reality she just needed a nap but she has a hard time falling asleep outside- too many distractions.

6 Months

Can't believe our little Eleanor is already 6 months old! As cliche as it sounds, it really does feel like we just brought her home from the hospital. She is the most incredible little girl and I love being able to spend all day with her. She is growing like a weed. I took her in for her 6 month check-up on Monday and here are her stats:

Weight: 15 lbs 6.5 oz. 38%
Length: 26.75 in. 85%
Head: 42.5 cm. 60%

Check out how much she has grown over the last 6 months:

 

 


At 6 Months Ellie:

- Rolls both ways without any help
- Can sit up by herself for a few minutes, usually
- Giggles a ton with Daddy
- Loves to babble on and on
- Loves to suck on her toes
- Eats solid foods like a champ - twice a day
- Drinks 6 oz every 4 hours
- Sleeps 8-10 hours at night with a couple short naps during the day
- Looks more and more like her Daddy every day
- Wants to eat everything that Mommy and Daddy eat

We love having her as part of our family and feel so blessed each and every day!