That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, my Little Mini has turned 7 months old!  Though if you asked Carter’s, Osh Kosh Bigosh, or any other baby clothing line, you’d think she was a much older tike.  Let’s just say that this frugal-fanny Mama is VERY grateful for all of the clothing hand-me-downs (thanks, Aunt Ashley!) and gifts we’ve received.

At her 6 month appointment (which was really at 6 1/2 months, since our appointment was delayed by an ice storm), our pediatrician chuckled when she shared this about my Little Weed:

• Weight: 20 lbs & 13 1/2 oz (97% – The average weight for a one year old is 20 lb!)
• Height: 29 inches (97%)
• Head circumference: 43 1/2 cm (75% – There’s the ONE sign that my genes put up a fight when they met Daddy’s big-headed ones. Put it this way, when my Mom and I shop for glasses, we start at the kids’ section. I like to think we possess “concentrated brilliance”.)

Now I know you all are on pins and needles to find out, how did this month’s photo shoot go?  To say it was challenging is an understatement, as our Little One has a major case of the wiggles!

First I tried to sit her on a chair with her fabulous quilt from Nena, but she kept turning it into a slip-and-slide.  Rest assured, all crash landings were averted.

Then I tried to lay her on a blanket, but no matter how far away I placed her, she would ninja-roll over to me before I could grab the camera.  I guess she was much more interested in a close-up.

Next we tried the crib, but any effort to convince her to look at me + smile + not eat the birthday paper was futile.

For my fourth attempt, I stuck her and the quilt on our big recliner, but the Little Daredevil was much more interested in playing a game of “burrito”.

So finally, all out of ideas, I gave her a bath and wrapped her up in a towel so that I could at least slow down her escape attempts.  The Little Goofball was so busy giggling that I could finally take a few shots!

On behalf of my Little Miss, this exhausted photographer wants to send a special shout-out to our California pal, Kristy, for the awesome handmade bath towel / Diva Cape!  Who knew that something so simple could tame the likes of one very wiggly babe?!?