Miriam learned to crawl when we were at the Homewood Suites in Phoenix. Apparently a change of scenery and the warm weather gave her that last bit of motivation. Now we are home she is scooting all over the house, getting into things she shouldn't, and already trying to pull herself up to stand. She does this odd crawl hybrid where she plants her right foot on the ground and drags her left leg behind; it's surprisingly effective!
In PHX, we spent time with friends we knew from Clemson who also lived in Flagstaff with us for awhile. They have 3 kiddos & lots of fun things for M to enjoy, including 2 doggies! With Jason around the fire pit.
Miriam has really picked up her eating. She went on a "mush" strike and refused to let us feed her anything. This is one area we really see her independent streak; she must feed herself, and she must use the spoon, not mama. Unfortunately, she didn't quite have the dexterity at first that her perceived maturation desired, but she's coming on lately with the spoon, finger foods, and feeding herself from a food pouch. Her favorites are hummus on anything, eggs, cheese, meats, tomato, avocado, squash, & sweet potato; although, she's eaten everything we've put in front of her to date with the exception of mushrooms. Mushroom ravioli was spit right back out! This moment below had be rolling laughing -- "eating" her first pizza.
When we came back from Phoenix we celebrated our first Mother's Day since M's arrival. I was curious what it would feel like to be a mother on Mother's Day, and it was a pretty normal, nice day. Good food and lots of snuggly time together. Very lucky to be this little girl's mama.
Showing off her sweet new shades after Mother's Day brunch. These things crack me up. I think she knows they are awesome too because she laughs every time we put them on.
Miriam LOVES shopping. Her favorite is the grocery store because she can gnaw on veggies and yogurt containers. Last week she was chowing down on a roma tomato.
Her hair is getting so long!! I've started clipping it back when we go out because it is hanging in her eyes. Not even sure what to do with all these gorgeous locks.
This picture is from ages ago - shortly after we moved in - I think she's about 7 or 7.5 months. Jason and I cracked up when we found it today - Miriam & Maddie pose for a serious shot. Reminds me of
this.
Just us messing around with the camera. Miriam really likes the camera, it's actually getting harder to get pictures of her because she'll dive for the camera or my phone every time she sees it come out. She spends a lot of time laughing and screaming with excitement. Generally over tickles & kisses, daddy, her kitty cat, or whenever other people laugh. Total strangers can laugh in a store and she'll look at them and try to join in -- "good one guys!" She is SO social & wants to be buddies with everyone (as long as all they talk about is how adorable and funny she is:))
"Seriously with the hat & pictures, mom?!? I'm trying to relax by the pool."
Just to evidence her getting into things she shouldn't...the pile of recycling was just too much temptation to bear...
In case you were wondering why my blog posts are fewer and farther between lately, this is what happens when I bring out the computer and camera to upload pictures...
It is summer around here for sure and other than the nasty winds we get at least twice a week, which keeps us inside, we are at the park, in the back yard, and taking lots of walks. We still detest yard work, and just do what we have to, but at least we care more now because we own our house. Getting new patio furniture next weekend though so we can enjoy our yard with a glass of wine and dinner...more our idea of enjoyable yard work:)
