7 Months

Dearest Endsley,

Here's what you're doing at 7 months!

You signed "thirsty" and wanted to nurse. This only happened once so far, but it was really cool to witness! You're so smart, the littlest things you do amaze me.

You got THREE top teeth! Right incisor, right central, and left central. You're working on number 4.

You went from laying on your tummy to sitting up all by yourself! You did it for the first time in the bathroom while I was getting ready. I think you were bored and wanted to try and leave ;)

Since you are now able to get up onto your hands and knees we had to move your crib mattress all the way down to its lowest level. This sucks. Mainly because you are basically in a big girl bed and it makes me sad. But also because Mama is very short and reaching allllllll the way down into your crib is TOUGH work! Especially when you are fussing and I'm trying to get you back to sleep.

You are wearing size 3 diapers and are wearing 9 month clothes. I don't know your measurements this month because we haven't had to take you to the doctor for anything! Yay! You are so healthy!

Now that we've covered your milestones... Let's get around to talking about that super awesome day that everyone gave you presents!

Christmas.

Oh my, Christmas is always interesting in our family. Even more so with a baby this year. Everyone wanted to see us and everyone wanted to spend time with you on your first Christmas. You got SO many toys, we could hardly keep up! We weren't expecting to get as much as we did, and we are so blessed to have a family that loves us and one that we love back.

Endsley I wish I could remember your first Christmas for the rest of my life. We took photos and video so that we can look back and remember it, and for you to be able to watch one day! You were so happy and loved all of the extra attention you were getting. It was the sweetest thing to be able to experience.

We spent Christmas Eve with my mom, your Grandma Julie, because she had to leave the very next day to Mexico! We were all sad, but we had a great time hanging out with them. We ate a lot of yummy food and you got to try some too!

Christmas Day was interesting! First, we all woke up early and watched you open your presents. You loved watching and helping me take the wrapping paper off of your presents! After presents were open and you were happily playing amongst them on the floor, I set out to the kitchen to make some yummy treats to bring to our family. We went to your Grandma and Grandpa Berry's house first. Your Grandma go you a neat sign with your name on it for your room. And you got a bunch of UT onesies and shirts. Your favorite present from them was a pink toothbrush that came in your stocking.

After we ate and played around with your grandparents we went to visit my dad and his family! There were a lot more people there. You were in such a good mood all day and got to eat so much food. We were even blessed enough to be able to watch our favorite football team, the Greenbay Packers, WIN the game that they were playing that afternoon. After the game, we opened more presents. I think your favorite was the stuffed Panda Bear that your Grandpa Ed got for you. You smiled REALLY big and screamed and laughed at the panda. It was so sweet.

I will always look back on your First Christmas fondly. You are such a good little girl. I don't know what we did to have been blessed with you.