She is 6 months (already!)

My goodness, these last 6 months are nearly a blur!  Maybe it's because I'm a bit sleep deprived or maybe because we moved to a new house and have been busy since...or maybe it's just because time really does go this fast when your heart is so darn full!

Shae is a pretty sweet babe.  She is happy 93% of the time and 100% of the time if her naps are on schedule.  YES! We have a schedule. It's wonderful.  Although she doesn't always stick to "the plan", it is nice to know that 5/7 days a week I can count on both girls napping at the same time.  She naps 3-4 times a day and we are working on getting it down to 3 only.  She'll take a 45 mn nap in the morning, 20 mins in the car, 90 mins at 1:00/1:30 with sis, and then a short cat nap around 5:00.  Her nightly wakings vary a whooooole lot.  We had an awesome month or more that she was getting up twice a night (10:00pm and 2am) but now with her 3rd tooth coming in (the top one) we are getting up anywhere between 3-6 times.  Those "6" nights are exhausting..we've had a couple.  But we will get there!

We are on solid foods and she loves what Quinn did not.  Shae prefers prunes and cereal and is warming up slowly to sweet potatoes.  She's not a fantastic eater, which is hard to believe after looking at her cheeks, but seems to be doing just fine!

She is in size 3 diapers, weighs over 17 lbs (that was at her 5 month check up) and has the sweatiest feet ever.  Her favorite person is Quinn by far.  Sometimes she will just see Quinn and crack up with the most genuine laugh.  And then once Quinn starts being goofy - it's a loud house of laughter!  Brings joy to my heart.

When running errands, most people at the check out counter will comment how calm she is.  I would have to agree.  Unless she's really tired, in which case we stay home! - she won't make a peep while out shopping for groceries or whatever we're up to.  As long as there is action, she is very content.

She doesn't like the car a whole lot, although it's getting better.  And prefers me over anyone putting her to sleep.  That would be my fault and no one else's :)

Here are a few pics of baby Shae!

Grandpa Brown and Shae at the winery :)

We love you!