I haven't had much time to update the blog lately... so sorry for the delay! Pace has been busy growing and changing every day. She has spent a lot of time lately trying new foods and her absolute favorite is cheese! The two teeth on the bottom help her to gnaw on new foods and she cannot get enough. She also had a taste of brown rice, pita bread, and yogurt. She has turned up her nose at many of the fruits lately, but the Yo Baby yogurt is a sure fire way to get her to eat some fruit. She is still enjoying her vegetables (especially peas!)and had a few pieces of squash that was steamed and cut into pieces. We did the same with a banana and she is trying to figure that out, but it is fun to watch.

We have also had some company in the last week or so. Boppy came to spend three days with us and we had a great time. She strolled with Pace, and pushed her in the swing and showed her all the butterflies that were flying around the yard. We also went to Jacksonville for a few hours one day. I wasn't sure how she would do with a day at the mall, but she did much better than I expected. We took her lunch and she ate part of it in the shoe store! She was pooped after all of that and so were we! It was a full day trying to keep her happy and get a little shopping done at the same time! We had a good time though.

We also had Aunt Sassy and Uncle Todd come to visit Pace. They were on their way home from a meeting in Savannah and stopped by to visit for a while. Pace enjoyed showing them all of her new tricks.

We have a busy week this week because Eric turns the big 3-0! Pace and I plan to bake him a cake on Tuesday. He requested a 15 layer chocolate cake...we will have to see how that goes! We are going to cook supper for him to and let him open his presents. We have lunch plans one day with her friends Jack and Brody and we hope to see her friend Lanie one day. We went to visit Mandi and Lanie in St. Mary's one day last week as well. Pace had a ball playing with all of her toys and looking at her dog Maddie. She also put her feet in Lanie's grandmother's pool and rode in their golf cart. It was a big day.

Between all the company, traveling to St. Mary's one day and to Jacksonville for the day, and day to day routine, we haven't had much time for anything else. Still no sign of her crawling...maybe soon. She is babbling up a storm and loves calling "Da Da." We are still practicing on Bye Bye and waving, but we need more time with that. We are also working on mastering "patting cakes." I think she will have that before long! I have included a few recent videos...one of her in the tub and one of her taking interest in Simon. She really loves watching the Yorkies, but seems to prefer Simon. Maybe it is Simon's big ears?? Enjoy!

Happy Birthday to Aunt Marlin today and Happy 7 month birthday to me tomorrow! It is hard to believe that I am 7 months old!

Today has been a good day with Mama. She has been trying to teach me to wave "bye bye." I am starting to get the hang of it, but need a few more days to practice. We went out to stroll a couple of times and we think it is going to rain any minute, but none yet. We had a nice breeze and it has been fun to get out and swing in my new swing outside. Mama says she will get some pictures of that soon. In the meantime, enjoy that latest videos of me in the Johnny Jump Up, Exersaucer, and me on the porch before bed time. Click on the red "x" to view the three videos!

Pace and I enjoyed a week in Albany and glad to be back home with Eric. She had a full week of visiting with family and friends and trying lots of new things.

The big news is that she is the proud owner of two bottom teeth! They both broke through the skin this week and should be showing up in pictures soon. In the meantime, she continues to drool a lot and chew on absolutely everything. Luckily, the teeth haven't given her too much trouble and she is happy as usual (for the most part!).

We started the week off by celebrating Cousin Cole's first birthday. Pace was downing rice cereal while Cole dug into his cake, but is was clear that Cole preferred his macaroni and cheese over birthday cake. He may change is mind with a little time! Cole did a good job of teaching Pace a thing or two about eating this week. I have no doubt that Dr. Al Jabi will be proud of her weight when we return for her 9 month check up or either she will need a diet! Pace tried several new foods this week and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. She tried butter beans for the first time, dumplings (courtesy of Mary Jones' homemade chicken and dumplings that were delicious!), a vanilla wafer, a graham cracker, and grits. At that rate, I don't think she will be petite for long! I think she was ready to put my homemade baby food and Gerber down as she is learning what else is out there.

Pace also had her 6 month pictures made and you could tell she is used to being in front of the camera. She put on a regular show with lots of smiles and talking for the camera. Speaking of talking, she is now saying "Da Da." Eric is quite pleased because we were quite competitive about her saying Mama or Daddy first. He was coaching her every night once he heard her babbling Ma Ma. We will see what she strings together first in the coming months. I think she and I will have to have some phonics lessons on the "M" sounds while he is at work so Mama can win that competition!

Pace spent one day at the Lake and enjoyed a lunch at Cutt's restaurant. By the way, that is where she got her first butter bean, courtesy of the cook that brought her a small bowl just for her. She was delighted to try one. I was not as delighted when I starting thinking about what those butter beans were cooked with to taste so good, but I guess a few won't hurt. Boopsie's friends, Pam and Denny Jordan came by the lake to return a trailer and we enjoyed comparing notes as her granddaughter, Read, is 3 weeks older than Pace. I got the chance to water ski which I guess will be the last time of the season. Marlin and I also rode the tube with Gleaton and enjoyed riding in the boat with D-Da. It was a little rough at times and Gleaton said the "waves are ridiculous!"

I spent a little time at Logos Plus as I am thinking of entering the ad specialty world here in St. Simons. Marlin spent more time than she has trying to help me get started and I guess I will begin figuring it out as I go. I did get my first order and will probably make about $16 dollars after taxes. I figure I owe at least half of that to Marlin since she did most of the work!

Pace and I also enjoyed visiting with her Poppy, Nana and Papa, and Aunt Kathy and Uncle Al. Pace really put on a show at the Fazekas' and I have included some video of her talking for them at their house. We also got to see Brandy and baby Avery and Tillman. Pace spent some time at Ma and D's house in Dawson and we had lunch with Momee one day at Doublegate (although it was a quick lunch as Pace was not in the mood to sit still!).

Today was spent enjoying some quality time with her Daddy. We took a stroll down to the Pier and watched people fishing and the boats go by (we even got mooned by a boat passing by, but I covered her eyes!). We went to Target in search of a high chair after she did so well with the one at Boopsie's. However, the selection was poor and I am going to get online tonight to see what I can find.

I have included various pictures and 5 video clips from the week. Click on the red "X" to view Pace and Cole in the wagon and at the lake, Pace in the high chair, and Pace at Aunt Kathy and Uncle Al's. I will update again in a few days. Enjoy!

Happy Labor Day!

We had a big weekend here in St. Simons with Pace's cousins, Gleaton and Cole. Although it rained most of the weekend, we didn't let it dampen our spirits. Pace enjoyed bathtime with Cousin Cole and Gleaton kept her entertained at all times. She got tired just watching him expend all of his energy! Pace and Cole strolled together and Cole taught her how to eat her first saltine cracker. She thought it was delicious!! It takes her about ten minutes to eat each cracker, but it keeps her busy and she is eating calories. We go back to the doctor on Wednesday for the big "weigh in!" I have no doubt Dr. Al Jabi will be impressed and she won't be reprimanded again. She ate avocado tonight for dinner. I thought that would pack some extra calories and she seemed to enjoy it. She topped it off with some sweet peas in the tub (sometimes I can get her to eat a little extra by eating in the bath!). Whatever works.

Eric spent some time with his grill this weekend and cooked enough ribs and chicken for most of Glynn county. He shared some with the Lokey's and their Labor Day company. He, Kirk, and Gleaton wound up staying down there to watch most of the UGA game and Gleaton had a ball playing kickball with the ten kids that were there. Sunday, Eric, Gleaton and Kirk went to the Strikezone to bowl trying to avoid some of the rain. Gleaton came home loaded down with toys he won playing "skee ball" and basketball.

All in all it was a fun weekend and Pace enjoys seeing her cousins. I have included several videos of them in the tub and Gleaton and Cole jumping rope. Enjoy the pictures and video.