{8 Month Update}

At eight months old, Anna….

… wears 6-9 month size clothing and sleeps in 9 month sleepers.

…eats 3 X’s a day…your favorites seems to be carrots, squash, green beans, pears and cinnamon, mangos, corn, and apples. Not really into different textures of food yet. We have given you puffs to eat, but you would rather feed them to the puppies:)

…has two front teeth and is working hard on some more!  From the few recent sleepless nights, we are certain more with be popping up soon.  Thank goodness for teething rings - they make us so happy!

...still rocks the jumperoo and exercauser!

…Starting to babble a lot – says “mama” – it just melts mommy’s heart! Still working on “dada”

…is obsessed with playing with electronics…DVR, cable box, xbox controller, cell phones, TV remote...
…reach out to everything (and everyone) that you want to touch with your little pointer finger. Too cute!

…Love to watch Sesame Street, especially love Elmo's World and Abby's Flying Fairy School….its our favorite!

…You are officially mobile! You started crawling at 7 months and now are starting to explore leaving the room mom and dad are in. Love to go for the puppies’ water and food bowls. Anna thinks it is pretty funny when we say, “Anna Rae, No, No!” :)

…Can pull up to a standing position while holding on to something. Is very big into standing up against the couch and looking outside. You also love to play with your favorite toys while bouncing on your knees.

...Also like to play "Jungle Gym Mommy" and "Jungle Gym Daddy"

…Love it when mom sings,“I’m a Little Teapot” while eating your breakfast...

…I can’t keep a hat on you in the car. Every time I go to get you out of your car seat you have it off. Hopefully spring will come soon!

...Starting to go through the "timid around strangers" phase...but once you are comfortable, you smile away!

I am having a hard time with 8 months old.  I can't help but think that 8 is only 4 months away from a year.  And while I cannot wait to celebrate Anna's 1 year birthday, it officially marks the end of the "baby/infant" stage and starts the transition to toddler.  This will be such an exciting time, but somehow I cannot help but think it won't be long before we hear, "Dad, can I borrow the car?"  or "I need some money to go to the mall"   Ahh, where does the time go?  Everyone says to enjoy every moment, because it goes by so fast, and boy, they were not kidding!  Amidst hectic work schedules, family commitments, keeping up the house, and all the other things that seem to pop up on a daily basis, we just try to savor every moment, smile, messy face, cute look, hiccup, sleepless nights (okay, we could do away with those!), and all the firsts we get to experience with Anna, she sure does keep us on our toes:)

Below are some pictures from Anna's 8 month "photo shoot."  I have to say while each new month brings on more challenges (Anna just doesn't seem to sit still where I put her anymore, imagine that!) it is very entertaining to watch her play and move about - we are just so busy!  - so we did our best and had some fun with it!  Enjoy!