Six Months and Counting

Talia turned half a year old last week. To celebrate her birthday, she got her shots and endured an informal photo shoot. A few days before her "birthday," Talia got to try oatmeal for the first time. Here she is trying it.







Talia likes to sit up. She enjoys "kicking back" in the chair watching Mommy and Daddy go about their business. Uncle Eric would be proud.





Talia got 2 valentines this year. She received one from Anna and one from Grandma and Grandpa P. Here she is reading the card from Grandma and Grandpa.



Going on walks is one of Talia's favorite pastimes. She really likes riding in her Baby Bjorn. Mommy begins the walk with Talia. Daddy takes over at the mid-point.



Walking is hard work for a little baby.



Talia continues to enjoy tasting the world around her. She also loves to babble. Occassionally, she gets caught with her foot in her mouth.



Mommy was very impressed with Talia when she got her shots. She cried for less than a minute. Talia did not gain a great deal of weight these last two months, but she grew two inches. She is in the 99th percentile on length and in the 74th percentile on weight. I asked the nurse about her slowed weight gain and she said that Talia is probably growing into her genetic body type (long and lean). She assured me that Talia had plently of baby fat.

Here are a few pictures Mommy took to commemorate Talia's six month birthday.









Talia hopes you enjoyed this post.