Blessed Birds: Monthly Update {8 months}

I'm a little late posting this because it has been so busy around here. These monthly posts usually end up taking more time than expected... not to rush the year away BUT I will be happy to not feel obligated to do the monthly post for our little book. I'm sure one day I'll be glad I took time to do them though.

Lilly Rose,

This past month was such a sweet one! You turned 8 months old on August 23rd. I enjoyed singing "happy 8 month birthday, lilly rose" throughout the day and you enjoyed the song with clapping. A few of my favorite new developments to watch was you are now sitting up and clapping. You have been such a pleasant and happy baby lately. Here's a little of what you were up to this past month:

-- Lilly, you said 'dada' on July 26th, it was so sweet!! Daddy was home from work that day so it was special he was home with us to hear it for the first time also.

-- You have perfected sitting up by yourself. You like to sit on the floor and play, sit in your playpen to play and sit on the couch like a big girl.

-- You smile at the weather report. Every. Single. Time. It's hilarious to me that each morning and evening when the news comes on and the forecast is reported you start smiling so big and giggle. Maybe there's a future for you in the newsroom? ;)

-- You are starting to feed yourself puffs. You definitely enjoy eating and puffs has been a new treat for you. A few times though you have fed yourself and seem very proud.

-- We spent a lot of time playing at the pool. You loved the water and enjoyed your float so much.

-- Drinking out of a cup. Oh, this is a new one for the past month that you really love. You like to take sips out of my glass. Good thing I always-always drink water at home so I am able to share with you. You really light up when you see mommy holding her glass of water and have done such a great job of learning how to drink out of a cup like a big girl.

-- You love flipping through books, photo books and those puffy books you can knaw on.

-- Taking another look at Uncle Jordan, we say prayers for him all the time for the Lord to keep him safe while he is in Afghanistan. He is on his way home today from his 3rd tour and we are SO thankful! I'm excited for you and Uncle Jordan to reunite, you were about 2 months old the last time he saw you. You are a lot like him in so many ways. Mommy is in troubel. :) Just kidding.

-- Clap hands, super cute when you clap your hands. You like to do this a lot when you are playing, listening to music with daddy and are just plain ol' happy!

-- Just a day or two before turning 8 months you started breaking your first tooth. It's slow coming in but we can see it and feel it. Aside from being a little fussy, you've handled your first tooth like a champ!

-- Still really love your swing and only take naps in it, refuse a good crib nap. Cannot complain though, you sleep 8-9 hours straight through the night in your crib and for that I'm thankful. Good job, Lilly Rose!

-- Spent an afternoon at Papa & Yaya's and you let Papa rock you to sleep. This was a first!

We enjoy each month more and more. You are so much fun, love to laugh (we giggle a ton around here), play and sing. I think Oliver is your favorite, he gets more smiles most of the time. I'm looking forward to the upcoming months but don't grow to fast sweet girl.