Lily is 7 months old!

Hello all! 
I decided to wait and update till just a day or two before her official "7 month birthday" because last month, she did SOOO much the last few days, I had to edit my post like 3 times.  Good thing I did because she learned to crawl yesterday!  I can't believe we're already at 7 months and I can't believe she is crawling!  It seems like just yesterday, she didn't move at all!  So crazy.  She has been scooting for awhile, but now she is everywhere.  It's like it was overnight.  The day she started crawling (June 28, 2010), she also started pulling up on everything.  All her tables, the couch...EVERYTHING! 
7 months already, I just can't believe it!
Jennifer came last week and she said everything looked good with Lil.  She is working on her 9-12 month milestones.  She also said that it looks like Lily might be an early walker...which I kinda agree with, but who knows.

Here are her stats...
Lily is now:
21 lbs 14 oz
28" long

Her weight has really leveled out since we have started the solids and she is now moving so much.  

Here is a video of her crawling!


 Here is another video of her pulling up!


She is doing so much these days!
Here are a few of the things she has accomplished this month!

Shaking her head "no"
Waving "hello" and "bye bye"
Pulling to stand
Crawling
Going from laying down to sitting 
Picking up hands whilst standing against things
When she crys for me, she crys, "Mmmmm"
Started reaching for people
Touching people's faces
First trip to the beach
First time on a super long car ride (12 hours)
Learned to turn off the lights when she sees a light switch

Things she LOVES!
The Hot Dog Dance...all things stop when that song comes on and it totally soothes her
Disney Sing A Longs
Lily loves the water! 
The cats....she squeels and gets so excited when they come near her!
Blowing raspberries...she does it to be cute and thinks it is funny

Favorite  Toys
Her hairbrush
Her hangers
Activity Tables
Paper

Lily was also christened this month on June 27th 2010.  My brother, Tim and my sister, Ali were Lily's godfather and godmother.  We had family come in for her big day and had a small shindig at our house afterwards.  It was really nice.  Ann also came to the christening and took photos of the event for us.  They came out great!  Here are a few!

On the first of July, we go for Lil's neurology appointment.  We haven't had a seizure since she was born so hopefully they will take her off of the medication, but who knows.  I'll keep everyone updated!

EDIT:
I forgot to update everyone how my lower back healed...The next day, after taking that ibuprofin 3 that night, the pain went away!  I guess there was inflammation and the ibuprofen helped it go away which made everything feel better.  It was the weirdest thing, but it's gone and I am happy!

To the man of my dreams...

I know I am writing this a little early, but I have a spare second right now, and I wanted to get this in before Father's Day.  This will be Brandon's first offical Father's Day.  This time last year, we just had a little pea in the pod and honestly, HAD NO CLUE what being parents would involve.  It seems like eons since last June, but I can't believe it was only 1 year ago.  We have grown up so much since then.  Brandon is, by far, the best father and husband that Lily and I could have asked for.  He is so loving to both of us and goes out of his way to make sure his girls are happy.  Right now, we are going through a time where Lily won't take to anyone but mom when she is tired.  This makes it really hard to keep my sanity, but it helps to know that Brandon is there and so willing to help.  He really wants to help and wants so badly to rock Lily to sleep and have her stay asleep!  We'll get there.  I promise, babe.  She's just going through a phase right now. 

Come 5 or 6 in the evening, Lily and I are both ready for her daddy to be home.  We go outside a lot when we know he is on his way home and blow bubbles in the driveway or just watch the kids in the neighborhood play.  The second he drives up in my car, she lights up!  He gets out of the car and she squeals and jumps because she is so excited to see him!  She laughs and cuddles him the whole way into the house.  She is such a daddy's little girl, and it's just a matter of time till I'm chopped liver and he is the center of her world.  I don't blame her though.  I love him tons too. 

Brandon, we've been through a lot this year.  We've seen things that have scared the living hell out of us and we've seen the birth of  a little beauty into this world.  Everyday she grows, I look at you and can't believe that we made this precious little life.  I'm proud of her and frankly, I'm pretty proud of us too. 
Happy Father's Day, Love. 
Lily and I love you more than words can express and we'll always be here for you. 
"You can call me Flower, if you want to..." :)