This month didn't start out all that well, but it got remarkably better :-) Ariah was sick for a week or so with a stomach bug, and not very pleasant (I can't say I blame her as Ben and I both got it too and it wasn't much fun.) Then I took her bottles and formula away, which she didn't like all that much, then she got two new teeth! That's a lot for a baby in a couple of weeks! But things worked themselves out toward the end of the month, and she's a much happier baby now! She's eating all sorts of new food (since she's forced to eat, rather than rely on formula!) She hasn't really taken to whole milk yet, but I think that'll come eventually.
She is communicating more and more every day! She has several new words this month. She learned "up" rather quickly when she was sick because all she wanted was to be held :-) (It comes out more like "ut", but she's been working really hard at that 'p'!) She also started saying "more" but that one comes out "mo mo mo". It's really cute! She is also saying "hi" and "bye bye" more. But she's still selective about who she gives those to. She was happy to say "hi" to all of the animals at Petsmart the other day, but wouldn't give the cashier the time of day. Daddy consistently gets a "bye bye" on his way out the door now!
It is amazing watching how much she actually understands now. When I say "let's feed the doggies" she will go and pick up Copper's dish and bring it in to have me fill up. Everyday is something new!
This month also brought her first airplane ride to Virginia. She did pretty well considering we flew for about 5 hours. We bought her a seat and were SO glad we did, as you know she is quite a wiggle worm. I was so worried about the whole trip, but it all turned out great!
Here are some pictures from the month....
