7 Months Already?!

Hello my blog-reading friends! :)

Happy Independence Day to all! :) Hope you all have a fantastic weekend thanking God for our freedom. Thank you Lord for those who have served and are serving our country. I honor my Dad, my brother Aaron & his family, and my Grandpa (Colonel) Agre for their sacrifices for our freedom.

Just wanted to post a quick blurb to say happy 7-month birthday to Tali! I cannot beLIEVE it's been that long since she came to us (well, in 2 days it will have been that long). She's growing so much, getting cuter by the day, and hitting developmental milestone after milestone. It's so exciting and fun to watch her grow!

Here are a few recent accomplishments:
-She is eating baby food now about 3 times a day and really enjoying it (except for peas - she is NOT a fan of those).
-She can bear her weight with her legs now when we help her stand up and hold onto her hands.
-She's learning to enjoy being in the water - loves the pool. Likes to splash. :) Oh...and at bathtime, she pretty much SOAKS me because she spashes so much. Lol!
-She's talking like crazy - A-wah-wah-wah-wah.... A-ba-ba-ba-ba....I'm waiting for ma ma ma ma ma... :)
-As of this past weekend she now has TWO teeth!! Woohoo! Those bottom 2 have popped through and are making their way up gradually.... She's been fussier than usual for the last several days. We are loving Ora-gel (sp?) and baby Tylenol.
-She's also becoming really affectionate with me - intentionally laying her head on my shoulder, pressing her cheek up against mine....She just grins when I give her kisses on her cheeks...She pretty much MELTS my poor little heart! :)
-She's starting to reach for me to pick her up, just a bit....
-She's rolling over both ways and getting around a little like that....I'm waiting for her to start scooting. We're gonna have to totally baby-proof soon....move all our decorations up high, etc... Here we go....

Hayleigh continues to be a GREAT "big sister" to Tali - Tali adores her - smiles at her all the time. Hayleigh's good at making her laugh and playing with her. It's pretty sweet to watch them together.

Hayleigh is doing better and better, gaining a better understanding of consistant love, correction, etc.....learning that correction = love. The last 4 nights have been great with her....she's slept all night...or if she's woken up, she's gone back to sleep on her own. Praise God!

Anyway.... there ya go. That's the latest from our world here. We love you guys, and, as always, we SO appreciate your prayer partnership. Hope that you're all well.

~Dana