7 months

Dear Kaylynn,

You turned 7 months old on vacation. We visited Monitcello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, visted a winery, and spent 5-6 long hours in a car. You were a trooper! In fact, you are such a good traveller. You just go with the flow. As long as you can get your food and bottle, then you are happy. You got to hang out with Will during the vacation, and he was such a little helper bee with you, quick to point out when you lost your "Soozie" (soothie), and many times he'd try to put it back in for you. Since your carseats were right by each other, both of you often tried to grab the others arm or hand; very sweet!

You have become such a great eater this past month. Mommy had to give you jarred food on vacation, even though she didn't really want to. You weren't a huge fan of the veggies, but I can't blame you, they smelled awful. You enjoyed the fruit very much, especially the prunes. :) Since you enjoy eating solids so much, you don't drink as much, but the doctor told us at 6 months that it would happen and that 24oz a day is plenty.

Along the same lines of food, you are getting very good with your pincer-grasp. I bought you some Happy Bellies Organic Puffs (that dissolve, unlike cheerios) and you will pick them up and put them in your mouth. Then you CHEW them! No teeth, but you just munch away. They have become the best distracter at restaurants. We get to enjoy dinner and you enjoy your puffs.

In a couple of weeks, you are going to be baptized at CCUM, by Rev. Dr. Hannon. Auntie Melissa, Uncle Angelo, and Anthony are coming to visit Texas. That Sunday, you will get to see most of your entire family, on both sides!

You also get to take another plane ride at the end of your 7th month - to Portland to meet Kyle, Jessi, and Carter! We cannot wait to get back to Oregon and cool off and catch up with great friends (and you get to make a new one!)

I imagine that things are about to get interesting with you. You seem to want to move around, but just can't quite figure it out yet. And, I imagine teeth are imminent, as the drool seems to have picked up (though, you've been a very drooly baby since at least 10 weeks.)

Lots to look forward to, Miss Kaylynn Noelle. We love you SO much!!

Love,
Mommy