Happy 8 Month Birthday

Our little girl is growing up! She’s now 8 months old and is the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. I now know what it means to look at your child and think that they are the most beautiful being in the world. Martin and I definitely have good “baby-making” genes. Some of her recent accomplishments:



• Says “ma-ma-ma-ma” and “da-da-da-da” repeatedly. Although it’s definitely not directed at any one person yet.


• Scoots very quickly. She’s not crawling yet, but she has places to go and can get there in a few short movements. We can no longer just let her sit on the bed without being there to block her.


• She’s eating 3 solids per day in addition to her bottles. On the weekends I have a baby food factory going by preparing all of her solids and then freezing them. Her foods include avocado, sweet potato, pears, peaches, bananas, carrots, butternut squash, mango and tofu among others.


I should also add that she’s developing some other interesting habits. She’s had a few temper tantrums when we’ve taken away a toy or object that she has claimed hers. She doesn’t like all strangers and has cried the last two swim lessons when she has to swim alone with the instructor.


These past 8 months have been so much fun!  Definitely some challenges along the way, but nothing worth while is easy.  Happy 8 Month Birthday, Amelia!  We love you so much!


We also need to give a shout out to Amelia's new cousin Tildyn Grace Andrews who was born on March 21st!  I can't wait until we can get the girls together!

Hangin' outside with Daddy

Cousin Tildyn