Happy 1/2 Birthday Baby Girl

Holy sh** Ava is 6 months old!  Ok, I know I say this every month but boy has Miss Ava changed this past month.  She has made such strides and is coming into her own.  I'm loving it but Mason on the other hand is noticing his sister more and the fact that she needs us too.  This transition hasn't been easy on him (poor guy). Ava, on the other hand is OBSESSED with Mason and still can't keep her eyes off him.  I can't wait to watch their relationship flourish as Ave becomes more interactive and mobile.

Playing with her brother 

May 30th was officially the last time Ava was nursed.  She now takes 4 bottles (4- 6oz) a day and eats 3 meals a day.  She especially likes pears, squash and apples.  Ava likes the baby food version of bananas much better then actual bananas and is averaging a container of food per meal.  She takes 3 naps a day and is usually sleeping by 7pm.  She still isn't able to get her own pacifier at night so we usually have to make a couple trips to her nursery.  This month Ava officially learned to roll over from her stomach to back.  We also put her in bouncy seat for the first time (even though she still is a bit tiny for it).   She is scooting all over the place while playing on her play mat or on her back.  She is also cooing and or screaming more....she is so trying to talk to us or get some attention. Poor Ava girl is working hard on some teeth, she is more drooly than ever.  We are all hoping the teeth brake through soon to get her some relief.

Ava is so aware of the world around her; she is such a calm and happy baby.  I love snuggling her before I put her down in the crib at night and I love blowing on her belly to make her laugh.  Ava brings us such joy!!! She is so precious; words can't describe how full my heart is or how lucky I feel to have such healthy and beautiful children.  I hope they both feel the eminence amount of love we have for them.

She LOVES her feet!

Mason at 6 months

Happy Birthday to our baby: 6 Months already!

Dear Mason - When you entered this world 6 months ago you immediately became the light in our eyes!  The joy and happiness you have brought to us goes beyond words; I find joy in everything that is you. Thank you for being you and enriching our lives so very much.

Love,
Mom & Dad

The latest Adventures in the Murray Household: It is hard to believe that it has been six months!  Mason and I have been the closest of buddies and as the weather starts to warm up we are breaking out of the house and getting out a bit more.  Mason and I have been going to a Romp and Rhyme class at the library and it is clear that Mason LOVES it.  Last week he made so much noise during class that all attention was on him.  A mom after class came up to me and said "wow, he really likes this class." Of course he likes the class, there are lots of other little kids in there plus it involves singing and bubbles (one of his new faves). We have also been trying to get out for walks when we can.  We even took one the three of us the other night which was a special treat for us all.



I have met a few more moms in the area which has been nice for us! The Western Springs Community is so welcoming and has lots of activities each month.  Matt and I are going to attend couple's trivia this weekend. I'm going to suck at the trivia part but oh well (that's not why we are going).

Mason's teeth are coming in, which he is handling very well! We have been working with him on sitting up; he likes to be in the sitting up position but he is still too wobbly to manage the task on his own.  I think he is going to be a happy camper once he can sit up and play.

He sleeps with his butt in the air!