Wow! Last week I just spent some time packing up Carson's newborn and 0-3 month clothing. I cannot believe that she was ever that little! Now she wouldn't be able to get one leg in those tiny pants.

Six months old is such a fun age! She is almost sitting all by herself. She can catch her balance, but she's just so easily distracted that she ends up toppling over or wants to get something out of reach. Carson is still a rolling machine. It is so fun to watch her on the monitor when she's in her crib. When she throws a fit, she rolls from one end to the other letting us know that she is NOT happy. And when she IS happy she rolls from one end to another talking and playing with her feet in between rolls. I think that is one of my favorite times of the day, when Carson wakes up either from a nap or a good night sleep. She almost always wakes up happy and talking. She squeals in delight, she plays with her feet and her hands. One day that was super cute was when I went in to get her from a nap and she had been talking to herself. When I walked in the room, she was in the right position to see me through  the slots in the crib. She stopped and just smiled the biggest smile I've ever seen. My heart just melted right there.

Carson has also tried lots of new and fun foods! She loves her fruits and vegetables! Mommy spent some time last week making some homemade baby food.... Haven't decided yet if it's more cost effective, but I like making it. Carson hasn't tried a food that she hasn't liked, however, apples were not the kindest to her system, so we won't be trying those again for a while. The doctor said that she can even start feeding herself some cheerios, Gerber Graduates and what not. My baby is getting so big!

Also, WE HAVE A TOOTH! It broke through the day after her half birthday! It is the bottom right and I'm pretty sure the left one is not far behind! I wasn't sure about it at the time, but Carson did have some symptoms of teething. She had runny diapers for about two weeks. She woke up in the middle of the night two separate nights and had a little fever the day it broke through. She's a tough little trooper.

On another fun note, we went to the pool for the first time on the 4th of July with Miss Carson. She LOVES the pool! She loved being in the big pool, zig zagging and going in circles. Mommy and Carson went back to the pool on July 7th and spent some time in the baby pool. It was a lot of fun watching the other little kids too! We had a fun Mommy and Me afternoon.

Every day is something new and fun. She's a growing and happy baby. We just love her to pieces!

6 month check up stats:
head circumference: 17 1/4 "
weight: 16 lbs 10 oz
Height: 26 1/8"