Allie had her 6 month check-up and vaccinations today. She weighs 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs) and is 65 cm (25.6 in) long. The doctor said that she is growing and developing well. She loves to squeal and scream when happy and to play and chew on toys. She always is excited to see her big sister, but doesn't appreciate the full-body smother hugs that Isabelle gives. Allie isn't a big fan of tummy time but likes to lay on her back to roll from side to side, not all the way over though. We are working on the sitting and she is getting better every day! She loves baby talk in any language, and will smile at anyone that will strike up a conversation.

Isabelle started a German "mini-club" that meets once a week on Wednesday. They have independent play, songs and group activities. She really loves it, but likes to have mommy in sight! She also goes to an English speaking playgroup on Friday afternoons. She will start a German kindergarten in October. No...she isn't that advanced, but in Germany, "kindergarten" is like our preschool in the States. We are sensing that she has a serious "mommy addiction", and know that even though it will be hard in the beginning for her, that she will love the interaction and playing with other children. We visited the kindergarten yesterday and it is really nice, big, and the teachers are very involved. Isabelle is doing well and loves to visit the park and playground, snack on German soft pretzels and play with her toy animals. She still adores her pink kitty blanket, likes to be read to, and watch Elmo and Little Einsteins on DVD. She has tons of energy and alot of kisses for her little sister, mommy and daddy.