Abigail Elizabeth Cronin: July 2011

I can't believe this Muffin is already 6 months old! Probably since her size runs a little closer to someone much younger =) The pediatrician told us it must just be genetics that she will be tall and skinny....not sure whose genetics, but we won't quibble. At least her sizeable head (75th %ile) can be attributed to both sides of the family! Our 6 month measurements were only 14lb, 12 oz (30th %ile) and 26 inches (55th %ile), but we're growing steadily.

Tummy time continues to be not one of her favorite times of the day. Smiles and playing last about 3 minutes, then it's "get me outta here!" Sitting up is going wonderfully, though. She could spend all day on the floor with her toys. She is also in looove with her jumper....we will have to take a video of her going bizerk, a description just doesn't do it justice. Daddy has been teaching her to take steps, and she loves to stand up. Sitting still is not high on her priority list anymore!

4th of July in an outfit from Grandma

Walkin in the grass with Daddy

We had our first battle with being sick. Nothing horrible, just a couple days of the stomach bug. Pedialyte to the rescue (much to her dismay). She would much rather eat her food than drink anymore, and the 1 oz at a time of Pedialyte was not her idea of a good time. But we survived, and we're back to experimenting with new foods! Only prunes left before we have tried all the fruits and vegetables. Daddy even let her try feeding herself......needless to say, there is still some growing to do with that =P

I didn't do it, Mom....

This summer has given us lots of time to meet and see friends, and Abby is willing to give smiles to anyone who will have them! We finally got to see her godmother (Auntie Mel), and meet her new little man, Eli. The Newell's living room was certainly taken over by babies, with Will making an appearance as well. It was wonderful, and somewhat surreal to spend time in a house I spent most of elementary school in with my best friends and our children! There are still some days that I can't believe she's really here, but that day was a beautiful awakening. It's amazing to see our lives come full circle, and I couldn't be happier that we're doing it together. Now we just have to introduce Abby to Miss Olivia from Florida, and the gang will be complete!