{6 Months}

Kiara is 6 months old today. I can hardly believe it! Every day I am reminded that she is no longer a newborn, something I love and something I miss all at the same time. Here's a couple of fun things about our little sweetie at 6 months:

• Kiara has lots of nicknames. The favorites are bubba cheese (a la Tienna) and pikachu (pee-ka-chu) compliments of daddy. For some reason they've both stuck.
• We also call her our skinny little string bean. She's quite long but very skinny - think skinny arms, no bum, no hips, one little mid-thigh roll (that I'm very proud of). I'm excited to she how she measures up at her well-check appointment next week.
• That being said, she has a HUGE appetite. Seriously, the girl can eat! Rice cereal and veggies are her favorite and she's learning to like fruit a bit more.
• She has discovered her voice big time. She loves to scream, sing, laugh and attempt to talk. She responds to me, Josh, Tienna and certain toys. Basically, if she recognizes something she gets very excited and subsequently makes lots of noise. : )
• The default for being excited is bouncing her legs up and down while wildly waving her arms. I find it quite adorable that she gets excited about so many things.
• Rolling around is now her favorite form of entertainment. She's starting to figure out that by rolling she can move and get things out of her reach. I think she's going to be a very determined little one...
• We've started the phase of everything going in her mouth. Her binky is more of a toy and watches are a favorite as of late. 
• She is a great sleeper. It took her 5 months to get the hang of things, but now she's a champ most of the time. She loves 3 naps a day and always wakes up super happy.
• She still is pretty cuddly - she loves being held and is learning to give kisses. She'll let anyone hold her but is a mama's girl : )
• Kiara is overall very happy. Unless she has an immediate need she's smiling, cooing and happy.

Here's the kiddos with their matching Halloween shirts and flowers. Yep, I've become one of those moms who dresses the girls all match-y match-y - I can't help it!