7 months on the 7th

Well, first of all, it's crazy that we're in April already....7 days in....are we really over a quarter into the year? My word! Also, my baby girl is 7 months old today!!! Praise God that she is here with us-- I often think back on her birth and remember what a miracle it is that she's alive and well!! Maggie is such a sweet-tempered, happy baby. Yes, she'll let ya know when she's not happy, but those moments are few and far between. 

She's still in 3-6 month clothes, chatters all the time and loves to smile and laugh-- oh, what a precious baby girl!! She rolls over all the time, in fact, we can hardly keep her on her belly-- but she'll roll both ways-- and scoots all over the place. On her back. Seriously. I asked the pediatrican about it last month and she said many babies her age aren't getting around at all so she didn't see a problem with it. But it's funny to see her just kick up on those heels and scoot backwards. We think she does it like this 'cause her arms aren't very strong. Maggie loves her bouncy and is gaining some strength in her back as a result of time spent in it, I'm sure. She's getting better about sitting and is improving with her motor skills and has even started the pincer grasp, which is slightly advanced for her age-- our Early Intervention appointment is next week to address the other issues. I'm always happy to see an improvement- that's the biggest thing with these little ones.

Overall, Maggie is such a joy to have in our home and a wonderful addition to the Belcher family. We're very blessed!!

more from her monthly photo session

 blurry but too cute not to add "you talkin to me?"

(and no, Will's not over there)

Happy 7 month birthday Maggie Moo!!! To celebrate we went to the park. Twice. Aaaand I took a bunch Will pictures....but Maggie enjoyed the lovely breeze. :)

love the continuous mode function on my camera...

caught the jump mid-air

 big boy doing the monkey bars all by himself!!