6 months old!!

Happy 1/2 Birthday to my sweet girl! She's getting so big. She was being so cute while taking her picture. Shortly after this, she grabbed the paper and crinkled it all up. She has a thing for paper, especially important ones!

Should be doing homework

I should definitely be taking advantage of this naptime, but I wanted to blog instead. I don't know why this seems to surprise me day after day, but I can't believe how much I can love this little girl! I didn't think my love could grow anymore for her, and every day I wake up and see her sweet face, my heart grow one size bigger. I want to look at her like she's still my little newborn baby, and then I go to pick her up and realize there's no way any newborn could weigh this much! On Saturday she'll be halfway to not being a baby anymore...6 more of these months and i'll have a "toddler." They weren't lying when they said it goes by too fast. I want more sweet baby moments.

She's learning so much. She's holding her own bottle, playing with her toys, laughing, talking and loving everyone she comes in contact with. I think my favorite thing at the moment is that she's starting to lay her head down on my shoulder and hug me when she's tired. Every time she does it I just want to hold onto her and squeeze her. Everything about her is intoxicating! I can imagine my obsession is a tad over the top for some, but she is my whole world at this point. My life revolves around her and I count myself truly blessed.

To sum up the last month, we had a great Thanksgiving with Justin and his family, full of babies, wonderful food, family and football. Ava tried some mash potatoes (unseasoned and plain). She was a little confused at first, but she liked then in the long run. It was great to see the Aggies win in a house full of longhorns! Ava finally got to meet her Great Aunt Kim. We had a great time visiting with her and grandma. Our conversation really lifted my spirits about everything going on in my life right now. It's nice to have someone who can relate to your experiences. Ava and I have been spending a lot of time with Justin. I know many of you have your concerns, but I know what I want, for me and Ava. I want a relationship that is God-centered, respectful and loving. I will not waver from that, so set your worries at ease. We will not return to the past, and that's that! :) I'm excited for Christmas, so ready to see my family.

Ava had her first cereal recently. Justin and I loved feeding her. All she wanted to do was play with the spoon. I have a feeling we're gonna have a messy eater on our hands.

We also have a prayer request: Justin's mother recently received some bad news. I'm not sure how much she would want me sharing, but please pray for her and her family.

Update: Ava rolled over (back to front) today, finally! I really think she's just been lazy...she's doing all sorts of things today that she hasn't done before. and she's doing them like she's known how to do them for months. Yay!