Modeling debut and a visit with the grandmas

About time for an update, huh?  Anastasia's six month birthday is just around the corner, and Max and I are having a blast watching our teeny tiny baby turn into a chubber with personality!  Today was the Bellies and Babies Expo at the Convention center downtown.  Staci was a model in the fashion show!  here are a couple of pictures of her outfit:

and then she had to show us her model face:

LOL!

If only we were allowed to keep the outfit as a reward!  After the show, Max and I visited with Grandma Ann for a little while and Staci showed off her new trick.

sitting up!

Then we went to Half Price Books and scored a couple more Dr. Seuss books.  Max and I both love those and they seem so well written when compared to many other kid's books.  Reading at this age is really just for the benefit of hearing the language, so it helps Max and I when it's something we enjoy!  We rounded off the day with a trip to see Grandma Ellen at Kirk Furniture.  It was really fun to meet everyone and see the store, and Staci was a hit!

It's so amazing to see my baby girl grow and learn new things.  I definitely miss the newborn stage, but I love the stage she is in right now, as well.  We will be starting solids this week since she is now able to feed herself. Baby led weaning--or BLW--is probably where we will start since we waited until 6 months. More on that in my 'baby led weaning' post!  in the meantime, check the side bar for a video of Staci enjoying her Jumpster :)