Gia -- 8 months old

Have 8 months really gone by?  I guess in someways it does feel like 8 months because I've gotten to be with her all the time, watching her grow in every way.  But on the other hand, 8 months seems like a big age!  She is doing new things that seperate her from being a helpless baby and being a mobile baby.  I just can't say enough about how special she is in my life and how much I love being a mama.  I can't wait to hear her say "I love you," and to have her run to me when I come back to get her from things.  

Here are some of the ways she has grown during her 7th month:

Started eating baby food and now eats 3 meals a day

Rolls around to get where she wants

Crawling backwards (sort of)

Her first tooth

Creating a deeper bond with Bobby

Sleeping 11-12 hours a night with only waking up once

I can finally clip a bow in her hair!

Finally fitting into 6 month clothes and outgrowing her 3 month clothes (towards the end of the month).

Likes to play peek-a-boo

Her personality continues to stay cheerful and friendly, although we battled some seperation anxiety in the beginning of January.  She takes two solid naps a day and then sleeps well most nights.  Her favorite food is sweet potatoes, followed by squash... although her favorite thing to do is suck on orange slices!  She loves to chew on anything plastic, mostly water bottles and her teething ring.  Her newest adventure has been trying to take the bone away from Nola so she can have it for herself.  She rolls and stretches her way to Nola, and Nola just continues chewing as if nothing is happening.  Such a good dog.  

We love to Skype with the grandparents, Josh and Kelly, and we wish she could see more of them.  Plane tickets are cheap right now, by the way :o)  Bobby and Gianna have really bonded this month.  There is no one that makes her as excited as Daddy, as she bounces, wiggles, smiles and coos when he comes home.  Gia has taken to talking LOUDLY, especially when it's most inconvinient.  To sum Gia up, she is a bundle of excitement and joy.  We couldn't ask for a greater daughter.

Here are some pictures to document her 7th month.  

Dedication service

Christmas at the cabin

First semi snow day

Taking Nola's bone

Eating her first cracker

Date night with Daddy

Reading with Daddy

Happy 8 months, baby!