Tuesday is park day...

Every Tuesday Mom and I go to the park with my friend, Ella, and her mommy, April. Today Mom put me on the swing. I wasn't quite sure of it and it was really bright out. But I didn't cry, like the other times. After a few minutes, she got me smiling. I think I might like the swing after all. 

Am I the cutest or what?

Can you tell that Mom had to give me a little hair trim around my ears? She says it makes me look older, but maybe it's just because I am getting bigger every day! 

Me and My Toys

My new favorite thing to do is to sit in front of a basket of toys and take out each one, one at a time. It makes me very happy (as you can see)! 

I'm standing up! (not by myself)

Am I so happy because Mommy helped me stand up for a while or because right now I have one of those explosive poopy diapers that causes an unplanned middle-of-the-day bath (which Mommy will find right after she takes this picture)? 

Can you believe I'm 8 months old already? 

Rubber Ducky, you're the one...

Too bad my hair isn't like this all the time (like my friend David's)! 

Bath time!

 

Hiking is hard work...

...even when you're not the one hiking! 

Hiking

Last Saturday I went hiking with Mom, Dad, Shane and Kelli. Here I am in my new ride on Shane's back. I loved looking at the trees and the stream. When can we do this again? 

Back at home

Now I'm back at home, and I miss all my Grandmas and Grandpa and Aunties and Uncles with all their kisses and hugs! I love all of you! 

Happy New Year!

It's New Year's Eve and of course, I couldn't sleep. So I was up being silly! 

Me and Uncle Tom

 

I love my Grandma!

 

My Uncle Adam is so much fun! We played lots when I got to visit him. 

Another big trip

After Christmas, we flew to Ohio and then drove to Michigan so I could see my Grammie and Grandpa. I loved their funny big dog, Keely. And I had lots of fun playing with my new toys! 

So many presents...

I got so many presents for Christmas! Eating them was my favorite part. 

My Uncle Ben came for Christmas!

 

Dad, what is that hat you're wearing? It's reminding me of someone at the mall I really didn't like very much. 

It's Christmas!

Mom, stop taking pictures so I can open my presents!