7 Months

Soooo not only did I do this "photoshoot" on the fly, but I also completely spaced on posting it in a timely manner. I figured I'd better get my favorites on the site since she's going to be 8 months soon!

There was definitely a HUGE difference between these and the 6 month shots. She did smile for a few, but they weren't nearly as cute as her non-smiley ones, and she spent most of the time trying to play with the sign. How could I compete with the sign??? And how dare I try! This kid has tons of toys but she prefers the no-frills, "homemade" ones. What a girl we've got!

At 7 months, Olivia can:

say mama and dada indiscriminately

starting to discriminate & label mama and dada

looked at me and said, "mama" on Nov. 8th!!

babbles all day, starting to imitate sounds

babble sings (very cute!)

eats rice cereal twice per day mixed with formula

eats fruits & veggies - loves applesauce, carrots, and peas!

eats Puffs (an easily dissolvable baby finger food) but not by feeding herself

sits without support but we still put something behind her for the inevitable fall

bears weight on her legs when held upright

rolls over (though not consistently or often)

looks for dropped objects

reaches and works to get things

picks up smaller objects with an open palm

tries to pick up smaller objects with a pincer grasp but is often unsuccessful

still loves peek-a-boo or "Where's Livie?"
passes objects from hand to hand