6 Months Already!

I cannot believe our little girl is six months! Brooke has brought so much joy to our lives and constantly surprises us with her new found skills. She is exploring everything around her through touch and taste. (Yes, everything she reaches for goes straight into her mouth!) Her "tricks," as I like to call them, are increasing monthly. She now is an expert at sitting and just the other day she rolled from her back to her stomach for the first time. We were very excited, as we have been waiting for her to accomplish this. However, Brooke does things on her own terms, because when I tried to get her to repeat this new trick she was not having it. She also is in love with the camera. The minute she sees or hears one, she turns and smiles. She can even be in a semi-bad mood, but will always stop to "pose" for a picture. I have recently caught her off guard and snapped a few photos of her pouting/crying to try and capture all her moments.

Brooke brings a smile to our faces daily. The pictures below show Brooke's growth over the past few months (Feb - April) and some of her FIRSTS too! As you look through them I hope they put a smile on your face as well. Enjoy!

(Except for the first picture, they go in order from Feb to the most recent in April)

Our most current Family picture - April 20, 2011

Avila Beach

Brooke's First Valentine's Day - 3 1/2 months old

Brooke's First Visit to the Zoo

Brooke & Mommy feeding a giraffe

Brooke's wing span compared to the California Condor

Brooke's first swing ride & she loved it!

5 Months Old and ready to EAT! Her first food was rice cereal.

Yummy!

I wanted to match Daddy!

Pretty in pink, at my friend Gracie's birthday!

Daddy and Brooke are looking out the window at San Jose International Airport. They are getting ready for Brooke's first airplane ride. We took a vacation to Utah to visit family.

Brooke gets her ears pierced & she only cried for a few minutes! - April 1, 2011

Brooke's first hike... go Daddy! We hiked to the Y, overlooking Provo, Utah.

My first set of Mickey ears & my first trip to Disneyland! - April 13, 2011

M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E

She loved the characters.

She's actually laughing in this picture. Minnie was tickling her.

Mail for me ?!?

It's a letter from the Easter Bunny!

Brooke was playing in the sand while camping and face planted.

She didn't seem to mind. - April 19, 2011

First time coloring Easter eggs

Awww...

Cheese!

Little Miss Brooke showing off her sitting skills!