6 months... okay 7

Our little Chloe is almost 7 1/2 months old!  Her name means "blooming," and she is doing just that.  Every few days it seems she's doing something new.  Whether it's scrunching up her nose, sticking out her tongue, throwing her head back in excitement, nodding yes (sometimes at the appropriate moment, although I'm sure she has no idea what's she's doing!), "jumping" in your arms, grabbing at anything she can get her hands on and beginning to scoot on her belly (she's gotten up on all fours lately!)... her actions show her budding personality as one of sweetness and spunk!  She may be little (13 lbs. 5 oz., 25 inches on her 7 month bday), but she's strong not only physically, but also in temperament.   She loves her mommy and is not afraid to let you know it.  She's started fighting her naps when we're not at home-this is NOT fun.  But thankfully she still takes great naps at home and sleeps well at night.  She's eating cereal, fruits and veggies now and for the most part seems to be a good eater.  Chloe makes the sweetest and funniest noises.  She growls... yes growls, it's hilarious...and she's started making a panting noise when she's excited.  I guess you could say she's our little puppy dog, a bulldog to be exact!  Her laugh and two teeth smile are contagious and we just love her!  

Below are some pictures I got of her while she was still officially 6 months old.  I couldn't narrow them down anymore, so here ya go.

Easter

Easter Sunday we enjoyed a brunch with our church family, as well as an egg hunt for all the kids.  The girls had a blast hunting for eggs.  Resurrection eggs were hidden along with all the eggs.  The kids came together afterwards and were led through the Resurrection eggs to tell the story of the good news of Jesus Christ-He is Risen!  

I had to post this second picture of our family...the girls' faces crack me up.  Chloe is showing off her "scrunching the nose" face, also known as the bulldog face!

That afternoon we had to get out and enjoy the beautiful day God had given us... we thought it appropriate to visit the mission.

As we were down by the water, Woody said, "Is that a bald eagle?"  And right after Woody said that, we watched as he swooped down and caught a fish and then took off... it was an amazing sight!  It all happened so fast, but I was able to get some shots of him...I had the camera on a manual setting though and didn't have time to switch it, so they aren't the best pictures.

good friday

spring break

Jenni (my older sister) and her family came down for a couple of days over their spring break.  Among other things, we visited a fort to the south of us and then headed to the beach!  

Halli with E and A

This wasn't exactly Chloe's first time at the beach, but her first "official" trip decked out in a bathing suit!  

Harrison and the girls

Hannah and Chloe

This little girl has grown up overnight it seems like... where did my baby go?

Some things haven't changed though... she still likes to eat the sand!!

fun with Uncle Curt

an afternoon at Samford

Our last day in Birmingham was absolutely gorgeous and we spent the majority of the day outside enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather.  We all (with the exception of Woody) met up at Samford that afternoon for some fun outside and picture taking of course.

Okay, so this shot isn't from SU, but Nonie was able to take part of the day off so we headed to the park!

Aunt Hannah getting some Chloe time... and helping me out! :)

sweet Kai... gotta love that smile!

Nonie and Dagan with their grands

I had to get a pic with the girls on the grounds of my alma mater...Arden was enthralled with Mr. Beeson.  She kept going over and sitting in his lap and talking to him-hilarious!