9 months old

Look who's getting so big!! Its fun to look back at all of her pictures and see the change (especially her size compared to the bear!!)

She is starting to stand on her own by pulling herself up on an object or on us

She loves playing peek a boo by burying her head in her hands or a blanket

Her favorite "game" is when we identify body parts. I say "mommy's eyes, Elsa's eyes; mommy's nose, elsa's nose; mommy's lips, elsa's lips"...and so on. She chuckles everytime I wiggle her ears. So Cute.

We survived her first sickness. Poor 'lil bambino was so congested last week and was running a fever. We did give in and take her to the doctor. Apparently there is a respiratory virus going around. He prescribed her robitussen and sudafed--which helped a little bit. Poor thing didn't want to eat and drinking a bottle was a miserable experience as she couldn't breathe. The only thing that made her happy was cuddling in the rocking chair with mom. I don't think I got a single thing done all last weekend as I took up residence in our recliner. I didn't mind one bit!

Despite our efforts in not allowing her to watch TV, she frequently loves to catch a peek if it is on when we are feeding her. She seems to like the Olympics...maybe we have the next Lindsey Vonn or future winter athlete. I would prefer curling to hockey though.

Raise's her hands above her head when we say "how big is Elsa?....So big"

Loves to imitate us with fake coughing or clicking her tongue

Likes to crawl through things. At least now its through. She would find herself stuck underneath the coffee table or exersaucer and get ticked because she couldn't get out

Is starting to wave goodbye

will have her 3rd transatlantic flight soon

"flirted" with a 9 month old boy in Church this morning

likes to "play" with her friend Linnea...although is learning that swatting at Linnea's head is not enjoyed by the other person. And, will be going on her first cruise in June with Linnea (and us of course)...a 14 day Spainish and Italian Adventure. I am counting the days until I can soak up some sun!

And, she recently graduated to a big kids car seat. I laughed as her PJ's coordinated with the cover of the car seat.

Life is so good.

8 Months Old

Guess the month of February flew by!! I completely failed to post her 8 month shot.

Her personality is definitely starting to show! Things she does/enjoys:

** loves saying Da! Keep trying to get her to say "Ma", but no luck yet.

**hates the word "NO". She has demonstrated a few tantrums when we tell her NO. Aaron asked if it was too early to start the terrible twos.

**enjoys exploring everything we tell her NO to: power cords, vertical blinds, plants, drawers containing sharp objects.

**she sits up on her own. It is so cute walking in to her room and seeing her sitting up in the crib facing the door...waiting for us to come in.

**Loves head bumping things. I often give her Eskimo kisses. That has turned a little more dangerous. Our foreheads make abrupt contact before our noses touch. But, she doesn't seem to mind. She even head bumps the glass door in her play area...repetitively. Again, I think she is entertained by it and doesn't seem to mind.

**plays so well on her own. we often will sneak peaks of her in the play area and she often is flipping through books or playing with her blocks.

**Loves dropping things on to the floor. When we skype with family/friends, she will open the top desk drawer and will start removing all the pens/office supplies and dropping on the floor. I think she likes to hear "uh oh".

Going out to restaurants is so much fun!! She loves the big kids high chairs and playing with the menus.

She loves exploring new foods and feeding herself.

Her new favorite thing is removing items from baskets. Whether it is laundry, diapers, burp cloths, etc. Maybe one of these days we can teach her how to put it back...LOL
Shortly after this picture was taken, the baby gates were installed.

Welcome "O"

Finally!!! Four days shy of her 8th month b-day. And, P has made its arrival now too!