As she grows... month 8

So, I knew I was behind on my monthly stats for Lydia, but was about to write a post for month 9, when I realized I never did one for month 8! Ekk...


8 month (23 weeks adjusted) stats:

• 14 lbs 4 oz
• Around 24 in. (based on my measuring skills... so not that accurate)

Interests/Activities:

• Continues to try new baby foods and textures
• Anything green makes her look at me with a face of such disgust
• I also realized she likes things REALLY puree'd -- no chunks yet
• She really started noticing Sadie at this point and would get a big grin on her face whenever she would come in the room. Though I think she keeps expecting Sadie to turn and flash her a big smile in return, but she does get covered in doggie kisses if Sadie comes close enough. And I do mean covered... I could just give up baths all together and let Sadie handle the task!
• The beginning of month 8 was when Lydia finally figured how to roll from back to tummy, but wasn't too interested in going tummy to back... I guess since she already mastered that a while back, she didn't feel the need to repeat. :)
• She also hit the big sitting up milestone this month without toppling over. She had been able to "sit" for a while now, but would soon topple over, but she finally figured out how to keep her balance and sit up for longer periods of time.
• She is such a happy baby and really loves to smile and flirt with everyone she meets. Love her easy going disposition and that smile gets us everytime!
• Visiting the pumpkin patch wasn't your favorite activity this month, but we had a blast with your cousins and wearing our pumpkin attire.
• We also enjoyed your first Halloween by showing you off in your flower costume to a few neighbors.

Here are a few of the shots from her 8th month shots with the bear.