Seven months

Emma turned seven months on Friday. I had every intention to write an update on time for once, but that same day, we lost my grandma. So, while this month was wonderful for Emma, she recently attended her first funeral. Not that she'll remember, but sad nonetheless.

• Emma weighs 18.25 pounds and is 27 inches long - 75th percentile
• She is "crawling" and getting around fast
• She smiles for the camera now
• Her personality is coming out more and more - I think she has a bit of a temper. I have no idea where that come from. :)
• No teeth yet, but she continues to show signs of teething
• She recently began opening and closing her mouth ... like she chomping down, but no sound comes out of her mouth ... love it!
• She says dadadada, didididi, even mamama on occasion
• places balls in the little hoop-like contraction attached to her kitchen
• tries to pull herself up a lot
• loves going after newspapers (or any papers, magazines) and cords ... little stinker!
• She is eating pretty well ... still prefers peas over anything else and seems to hate fruit! This whole no sweet-tooth thing is really throwing me off!

Emma, you are so much fun! I still have moments when I can't wait for you to wake up just so I can hold you. Your little smile and laugh continue to melt my heart. You can make even the crummiest days seem bright with that big smile of yours!

I think you are beginning to understand the word, "no." You always look at your dad and just smile. Hehehe ... this will not be funny in a few months or years, so I need to laugh now. You also respond to your name really well!

I am looking forward to watching you grow more and more over the next several weeks, months and years. I am so blessed to be your mom!