5 Months

Dear DD,

Mommy always tries to take my picture on my monthly birthdays.  She wanted to take my pictures on my 5 month birthday, but I wasn't really in the mood.  I'm teething, so my gums hurt, and I just didn't feel like smiling.  I decided to tell my story in the pictures below (you can click on them to make them bigger):

Reilly tried to make me smile:

Jovie tried to make me smile:

Then I decided to make funny faces instead of smiling.  I made Mommy and Daddy smile!

Mommy said this one was cute, but she really wanted me to smile for you.

So I decided to do my best for you, DD!

And here's my "official" 5 month picture.  I'm getting so big!  I'm leaning on the chair, not really standing, but I'm getting taller!  I like standing.  I like eating my foods, trying to crawl, laying on the floor, getting tickled, listening to stories and looking at books, playing with my toys, petting the dog and cat, being held, and laughing.  I'm babbling a lot - especially in response to other people.  Thank you for the special note in the comments, DD.  Mommy and Daddy read it to me and told me how much you love me.  I love you too.

(And so do Mommy and Daddy!)

Can you believe I'll be 6 months already next month?  My half-birthday will be on the 4th of July!  I'm gonna be a firecracker!  :)  Have a great week, DD!