Adrian is 7 Months Old!

This is a hard update for me to write, because the fact that Adrian is 7 months old means that we are now closer to his 1st birthday than further away - agh, my baby is growing up! Nick and I are really blessed with this little man, and his personality is developing well. He is extremely happy, extremely outgoing, and very crazy! He loves to scream, squeal, dance, and bounce.  He is usually always happy, except (at this point) he still doesn't have teeth and the entire has been very difficult on him (and Nick and I)! We're ready for those little pearly whites to break through for sure. 

Here are the baby milestones he should be meeting:

• Enjoys banging toys together.  Yes, and he enjoys banging ON things. He loves to play drums on my legs and he loves when I tap back on his legs.
• Your baby may now be able to support all his weight on his legs. He's been determined to stand since 4 months old, but yes.
• Sits unsupported (or with only a little bit of extra support). Yes! He's a very good sitter.
• Moves upper body to turn and reach for an object while sitting.  Yes. It's funny to watch him lunge for things. Our coffee cups and cell phones are certainly not safe around Adrian!
• Can recognize different tones in your voice. Yes, and he's starting to understand the word "no", although I don't think he knows completely what it means yet!
• Continues to experiment with vocalizing. Oh my yes. Adrian is very loud.
• Can anticipate surprises such as a jack-in-a-box. Yes! He loves peek-a-boo and starts laughing hysterically even if we only raise our hands as if we're going to tickle him.
• Memory has improved and your baby can now enjoy playing hiding game. Yes 
• Your baby is now developing a sense of humor and really enjoys funny facial expressions and sounds. Yes he is so funny. We are always laughing at his facial expressions. Our favorite is when he tilts his head all the way to the side when he wants something.
• Will show a distinct preference towards certain people. Not really, he loves Nick and I, but he doesn't mind other people holding him.
• Enjoys giving people who are close to them kisses and cuddles. Yes - his kisses and hugs are adorable and melts our hearts every time.
• Sees clearly. I have no reason to think that he can't!
• Can easily locate the source of a sound. Yes

I did a fall/7 month old photoshoot with him the other day and here are a few (well maybe a lot) of my favorites:

We are blessed to have this little one as our own!

From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.
~ John 1:16 from NIV