Maggie- 6 months old

On September 27th, Maggie turned 6 months old!!

I can't even believe it! My sweet baby girl is 1/2 a year old!!  I've heard that the months really do fly by once you have a second + child, and it is so true.
Here are some things little Maggie is up to:

She is always reaching for things. And then promptly bringing them to her mouth.

Maggie intently watches us eat. This girl is going to be ready to try food!! I did wait until 6 months with her.  With Asher I started at 5 with rice cereal.  He didn't like it, and I guess the doctors are advising to wait until 6 months now, so I'm doing that and will start with veggies.

She is averaging an 8 hour stretch with about 12 hours total at night.  Praise the Lord!! She is also still a rock star napper.  I'm so glad I started her on a schedule. 

Maggie wants to sit up in the middle of nursing. And lots of other times. She wants to sit up period! She contracts her little core- it's so cute!  Yet, we practice sitting up and she's still very wobbly.

Loves rolling around and she's really good at it!  I definitely can't just put her down and have her stay put anymore.

Maggie sucks on any part of her hand; and will suck on yours if you are around.  She loves chewing on her paci and any other rubbery type toy like Sophie.  Her mouth seems to really bother her now.  She often sucks in her bottom lip, too.  Poor girl- teething is full swing!!

She loves having her hands kissed and she loves talking. We have 2 noisy kids!!

Brother still makes her laugh most of all. 

She has the cutest chunky wrists, hands and thighs!!  Although she's small overall, she's got some serious rolls!!

Maggie is just so full of joy!!  Her little personality has just stolen my heart!

Maggie loves her bath!

Our little model.  And this is one more outfit my sister wore. So fun!

Brother and sister have such a special bond.

Daddy is still adjusting to carting around 2 kids..LOL!!

Summer New Stuff for Asher

Asher had some new "firsts" this summer!  Yes, I realize it's a bit late in posting...
Daddy and Asher started a new tradition of attending the Harkins Summer Movies.  They had so much fun and I'm so glad they got to share it together!  Anyone who knows Brandon knows he is a huge movie buff, so this was right up his alley.

For the first time, our church added preschool to their VBX program.  We felt lucky to be a part of things!  Asher just made it being 3 and (newly) potty trained.  Yes!!  He had so much fun and keeps asking about when he'll go back.

 Nolan also went to VBX, so they had some good cousin time!

Finally, Ash went to a summer camp program at a local preschool- Best Pals.  It was so cute and he had a great time!  He attended 2 times a week for June and July.  They had a different theme each week of what they learned.  Asher just loves to learn- I hope he always does!
He also asks when he will go back to school.  Soon enough sweet boy!!

Maggie- 5 months old

On August 27th, Maggie turned 5 months old!!

Here are some things "Mag Mag" (as brother calls her) is up to:
Maggie hit a major sleep regression!! This has been pretty rough. She's up every 3 or so hours most nights.  I read that this is right in line with what's "normal" for this age.  Hope it passes soon!! (And as I write this, it does seem to be passing as she slept though the night last night!)
I'm finally getting her on a schedule.  I realize now that I really never did this with Ash.  She is a rockstar napper sleeping 3-4 times a day!!  She's also in such a good mood when she's awake.
She's started rolling over in her crib.  Super cute but it startles her a bit and causes her to really wake up.
Maggie likes grabbing at toys now.  Sophie the giraffe seems to be a favorite.
She'll reach out and touch us intentionally.  I love when she reaches for my face- so cute!!

She loves to smile and laugh at people and things.

Maggie is really enjoying the activity mat and jumpie.  She can reach some toys now and also likes looking in the little mirror.

She is in size 2 diapers and size 3-6 and 6 month clothes. Still a little peanut but growing and growing!
My Aunt Fay and Uncle Jim came from California to visit and meet Miss Maggie for the first time!  Such a great time with family!!  She took quite a liking to them.

Asher so likes spending time with Maggie.  He even shares his favorite toy "Ah-Ah" with her on occasion.  It's usually followed by him grabbing him out of her hands, but we'll take the sweet times.

She still loves her tongue and it's often out and about.

Love this sweet girl!!