July 12: Smorgesboard

It really seems like little Arley is growing up... we're noticing real changes in her face as she evolves into a little girl before our eyes... she's not putting much weight on, still in the 14lbs range, but she's so long and tall, it's crazy.

It is hard to know whether her little girl giggle or the little hugs she gives when you pull her out of the crib are the sweetest things in the world.

She seems to be ticklish, love zerberts, and has an increasing love of Toby dog, giggling and wanting to pet her every time she enters the room.





Here we enjoy the Palo Alto countryside for the fourth...
A darling picture of mom and baby hanging out...
Is Arley ready for the Kentucky Derby or what?
And she still finds time to practice some naked yoga!
I swear that her eyes are starting to get a little green in them, but you wouldn't know it from this photo...
There's been a lot of discussion about her hair color, is it red? Is it blonde. We think it really changes depending on the light... here it is out in the sun... it's a coppery blonde if you ask me...
We've been giving her all kinds of solids... here she gets her first taste of peas... she actually likes them, even though she wasn't too sure at first.
She *loves* sweet potatoes just like her dad! So far we've tried applesauce, bananas (fresh & baby food), peaches, pears, peas, sweet potatoes, and barley, rice, and oatmeal cereals.
... and also loves fresh fruit... we found this great little thing that has a mesh in which we can put fresh fruit and don't have to worry about choking... she devours bananas, peaches, and pears.
She's also getting very coordinated and athletic acting... here she performs the class "bridge," supporting her weight on just her hands and feet.
Can you say crawl? Well she can't talk quite yet, and doesn't quite have it down yet, but she's certainly getting into the right position....and if crawling only required shooting backwards or tipping over sideways, we'd be there!