Lola is 6 months old!

Today was Lola's 6 month birthday! This last month has been such a fun month. She started doing all kinds of "tricks" and making all kinds of fun sounds, including laughing more than I have ever heard her laugh. This month has just been full of smiles, giggles and funnies!

She really discovered her voice and loves to hear the noises that come out of her mouth. We've heard growls, high pitched squeals, screeches and these dramatic sighs! The funniest thing is when you can have a "conversation" with her... Brian and her have gone back and forth for a good five minutes making noises to each other!

She enjoys taking walks outside and loves to be barefoot so she can play with her feet and suck on her toes. She is already starting to practice her heel stretches (preparing for cheerleading tryouts)! The other theme for the month is INTO EVERYTHING! She grabs for anything and everything, including the communion at church! Her two latest tricks are rolling over and shaking her head from side to side which is just the cutest thing!

Tonight was a nice night so I wanted to take her outside and get some pictures of her in the grass. She was a little unsure of the grass at first, just lightly touching it; but then she started to play a little bit more. I was enjoying watching her............... until I realized the fertilizer man had just come the day before. Oops! Time to wash your hands, Lola!

Finally...

Lola has been able to roll from tummy to back for quite awhile, but has refused to go from back to tummy. She has been so close, but just not able to get all the way over. My mom writes me notes everyday about Lola's day and today she said that she finally rolled over from back to tummy! I put it to the test tonight (since it doesn't count unless mommy sees it!) :)

I was pretty proud of my action shot!

Busy Weekend!

We had a crazy busy weekend and Lola was a trooper! Friday night we went to Guzzardo's in Lincoln with Brian's parents for Larry's birthday and she did so well. She loves to watch people so she was perfectly content.

Bright and early on Saturday morning, Brian, Lola and I took off for a morning of errands. We went to a cute little produce stand, had breakfast at a quaint little coffee shop, went to the mall and then to the grocery store. Again, Lola loved every moment of being out in her stroller and looking around! We had just a couple of hours at home before we took off again for birthday party in Forsyth for Brian's dad and aunt.

Sunday morning we went to church in Clinton to see my niece Sabrynn be baptized. Lola's Uncle Darren held her the whole time and when she got tired, she went right to sleep in his arms. After church, Lola and I went to a baby shower for Brian's cousin and after that, went to Sabrynn's birthday party. At the birthday party, my niece Corinne was playing dress up as a cheerleader and was shaking her poms at Lola and Lola thought it was hysterical! I've never heard her laugh so much! She even snorted!

This picture was on Saturday when we were home in between outings. We've had the exersaucer for a couple of months, but she was a little unsure about it until recently. Now she really enjoys all of the bells and whistles!

Bananas!

Lola has successfully... um, kind of... gone through all of the 1st food vegetables. She loved her sweet potatoes, squash, carrots and green beans. Peas, we aren't so sure about. Tonight we tried the first of the fruits - Bananas! In typically Lola fashion, we couldn't shovel them in fast enough! :)

Sitting Up!

I had been sitting Lola in the Boppy, but didn’t think she was ready to sit on her own yet… until I saw a picture that mom took of her sitting up perfectly at her house. I put it to the test at our house and sure enough - she's a pro! Maybe now her bald spot will grow back!

Lola's First Haircut

I thought it was time for Lola to get her bangs trimmed. She was getting a little self conscious about the two sprouts of hair that were longer than the rest. So we took her to see Miss Lindy on Monday!

Before:

During (making sure she was doing it just right!)

After (very pleased with her new look!):