7 months

Kate's now 7 months old and growing up fast.  She amazes us everyday with her new skills.  She's been eating solid foods for the past month and is now eating baby puffs and drinking juice and water from a sippy cup.  Her Great Grandparents came up to visit earlier this month.  Unfortuately the weather wasn't very nice but we had a great time.  See some of her new pics here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/tkbellinger/201002?feat=directlink

iPics

It's been quite a while, but we finally uploaded some new pics to Picassa.  Check out the stream at the far lower right (for some reason it's fallen to the bottom of the blog AGAIN!) or

click this link ---> http://picasaweb.google.com/tkbellinger <--- click it, NOW!

Finally Some... Food

Kate is finally eating... food?  Well it doesn't really look, smell or even taste like food but it is at least a little more solid than formula.  At Kate's 6 month doctors appointment the doctor said Kate could start eating some rice cereal.  For the past couple days we've been practicing eating and so far so good.  This mornings feeding was the best yet.  Kate ate 3/4 of her cereal.  This week we get to introduce vegetables and then fruit.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Dear Grandpa,
I really enjoyed spending the afternoon with you and hope that you had the bestest birthday party today.  Thanks again for sharing your cupcakes with me.  Mom and Dad are still finding blue frosting on my face and clothes.  Hope to see you again soon.  Hugs and Kisses.

Love,
Kate

Happy 1/2 Birthday Kate!

Today was Kate's 1/2 birthday or 6 month milestone.  We celebrated by tasting a little birthday cake.  At first it didn't look like she liked it but then discovered how squishy it felt between her fingers. 

Happy 1/2 Year Birthday Kate!

Love,
Mom & Dad

Happy Birthday Aunt Kelly!

Hope you had an awesome birthday Aunt Kelly. I really enjoyed spending the day with you.

Sorry about pulling your hair. : )

Outfit of Shame...

Look at what Kate came home wearing on Monday.  She goobered both her street clothes and back-up outfit and the CDC had to improvise.

Kate Practices Standing With Her New Toy

Kate has upgraded to a new activity table.  This past week she accomplished sitting upright and we celebrated her accomplishment by getting her this new toy.  Kate still needs a little help to steady herself but she is really enjoying being on her feet.

Sitting Upright!  Mission Accomplished!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Kate's first Christmas was very exciting.  While of course being spoiled by her parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, her favorite activity was tasting all the wrapping paper and bows.  We wanted to thank everyone for helpping to make Kate's first Christmas very special for our family.  Love you all.   Tom, Kara & Kate

Holiday Photos