Maya is 5 months old!

Can you believe it?  Maya is 5 months old now!  She is growing up so fast!  

What is she up to nowadays?  Lot of great new things, all the while, perfecting the old standbys.  

Maya continues to be the smiling expert!  She is an incredibly happy and upbeat little girl.  Laughing is a favorite pastime of Maya's as well; her family tries to encourage her giggles whenever possible, it is too cute!  Rolling to the left side from her back to her belly and over to her back from her belly are old hat for Maya Blake.  

As a newer skill, Maya enjoys "talking" a lot!  Particularly just after eating, while on the changing table or when someone else is having a conversation nearby.  (Guess she wants to chime in!)  

Maya's biggest news is she has her own room now-downstairs!  We decided that since Maya had been sleeping so well for a while that it was time for her parents to let her spread her wings and fly downstairs to her very own bedroom.  There have been some adjustments and bumps in the road, however, it is working well.  Some cosmetic additions are still needed to her bedroom, but she has the necessities.

Per the pediatrician's suggestion, Maya will be/can be starting oatmeal or another cereal in the near future.  Her highchair is up and running and the table, but mommy and daddy have not tried her out in it just yet---all in due time!

Just think, Maya's next landmark will be when she is 1/2 way to 1 year old--WOW!!!!!