My social life at seven months

Is that your real hair or are you just happy to see me?

Peas in a pod!

Hanging out in Ricky's crib

Mmmmmmmmmm-hmmmm! Girrrrl......

"I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!"

Feeding the birds in Mount Dora. Uncle Tom fed them peaunts, popcorn, cat food , ham, bread, etc!!!

Soleil with substitute grandparents, Jane and Tom, in Mount Dora, FL

Have you called Jenny Craig yet?

Chilling in my crib...avoiding a nap!

Soleil is seven months old now! The race is on to see which word she will say first: Dada or Mama. I keep bribing her and every time she gets near Dada, I do something distracting!

She is not crawling yet, but is moving in that direction and rolls over constantly.

I caved in and gave her meat....YES, I DID! I had a little celebration deep inside when she did not take to it the first time...but, alas, that was short lived. She now eats chicken and turkey on a regular basis! Sorry, birds!

I am working 3 days a week tutoring kids at my old school and Soleil spends those days with Granny. Needless to say, she is spoiled and very happy.

(On a side note: Soleil is looking forward to the birth of a new friend, Brody! Hurry up and come already! )

Pumpkin and the pumpkin!

Daddy and I in pumpkin carving mode. We aren't immigrants anymore!!

I know it's supposed to be about the pumpkin, but....

Where do I start?

Daddy and I carved the pumpkin. Actually, he carved and I supervised. I'm a Bahamian, you know!! I'm going to get a government job....

Anyone notice the illegal amount of drool on my shirt?

AARRRRRR! I can be more frightening than a pumpkin!

One hungry pumpkin

Anyone got any "wassaline"?

Daddy eating his favorite pumpkin!

Soleil at six months old (already)!!!!

Soleil and Nana relaxing poolside.

I can sit up on my own now!

The pose -Just put your arm this way and your leg this way...

Daddy, can I borrow your truck?

I know already....I'm cute!

Granny and I on our way to church.

Butternut squash - a new medium!

Peaches are the best!

With her boyfriends Micah (1 month) and Lloyd (3 months). Yes, Soleil does need to be wedged out of that Bumbo chair.

Papa spent the day with Ricky and Soleil! Who knew you could lose so much hair in one day?

Papa and Soleil catching some rays.

It has been half a year since Soleil was born! We can hardly believe it! She has been such a joy that we don't know what we ever did without her! Much has happened in the last month. Soleil can now sit up on her own and apart from a few face plants, really enjoys it! She has already cut her bottom two teeth and will gnaw on anything within arms reach, including human flesh. She eats solid food three times a day and still takes her 5 bottles! She loves peaches, butternut squash, sweet potato and apple juice.

Soleil is quite the strong willed child (wonder where she got that from?) and still tries to rule the roost. She smiles and laughs often and loves dogs of all kinds. We go to Babytime at the local library once a week for story time. It is usually quite comical because its full of babies at various stages and moods. Soleil often babbles and squeals during the story and sometimes the whole group sings Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to quiet her down. That's my girl! We also go to the WeePlay Infant group, which is loads of fun. Let's just say that it involves bubbles, parachutes and mommies lifting (18lb) babies over their heads repeatedly! My arms have never known such exercise! How lucky I am!