Simple Joys: Ellen's 7 Months

Fall is officially here and our baby is 7 months old! The freezing cold day in March when she arrived into this worlds seems like yesterday and several years ago... Is that possible? We have had another busy month with our sweet Ellen. She is growing and changing so quickly.

At Ellen's 6 month appointment she weighed 16lbs 13oz (65%) and was 27in (85%) long. She is healthy and doing great. This month we had to visit my family doctor because Blue Cross dropped her pediatrician. It has been a stress for us but we are hoping they can figure it out soon.

This month we officially started giving Ellen solid food. I was dragging my feet because I know it is one small step towards the end of our nursing days. I know I still have 6 months left but this Momma loves it so much I had a hard time starting solids. However, Ellen was SO ready that it helped. She loves rice cereal and has a strong dislike for peas, green beans and squash. After many attempts she has just decided that she can tolerate bananas. I'm sure she will become more adventurous as time goes on. We are taking it very slow and having fun! Here are Ellen's first bites.

Ellen has been obsessed with pulling herself up lately. For now it is low objects like stairs. Her favorite past time is climbing over a couch cushion on the floor. Hey it is cheap entertainment!

Ellen seems to continue to find her voice. There is no mistaking if Ellen is awake. Her screams and shrills of excitement can't go unnoticed. She wants everyone to know she is awake and ready to play.

Here are a few other things Ellen has been up to this month.....

Uncle Alex and Aunt Rita came by on their trip to Burlington. We got to have two nights with them and it always makes our day to have them in town.

Ellen also got to meet Uncle Sam for the first time. We got to spend time with Sam and Eli. Ellen loved watching Eli's every move. She loves them!

This month Ellen and I started MOPS. Two Fridays a month we spend the morning at our church. I get some precious adult time with other amazing Moms and Ellen goes to nursery and plays. It has been such a blessing!

This month Marcia and I hosted a baby shower for Joy and Tyler's new little guy arriving at the end of October. We could not be more excited for our new nephew to arrive. The shower was in Lincoln and we had a great time. Ellen didn't make the shower but she did get to spend lots of time in Roca with Dad and Grandpa during the shower. She loves sitting and looking out their window at the country.