Lyric: 9 Months

9 Months...where is the time going?!  Lyric is changing so much every week.  We can hardly keep up with her cuteness!  Biggest change is that she really comprehends what you're saying by showing you she understands (with her voice and actions).

Lyric is wearing 12 month size clothing.  Summer has arrived, so her rolls are always exposed on her sweet, chubby legs.

Lyric enjoys most foods and wants anything that you are having.  No more baby food.  She prefers "big girl" selections.

There is no sneaking snacks with this little girl around...she can hear chewing from several crawl steps away.

Yes...crawling.  Folks, we have a mover!  A really fast mover.  Seems like we have been waiting for this one for a while.  I love seeing her move her body around and be so independent.  She also is a great vacuum cleaner.  (Don't worry, I don't let her eat ALL the crumbs.)  Her preferred method of moving is to walk as long as a piece of furniture is nearby to hold onto.

Helping Daddy build a gate

Napping is still 2 a day and pretty consistent.  She rarely falls asleep in arms anymore and she really loves her crib.  Before she falls asleep, she stands up and paces up and down the front of the crib for a little while and down she goes.  She sleeps pretty hard.  One problem: she thinks the ledge of the crib is pretty tasty.  It looks like a little mouse has nibbled all over it.

One of Lyric's many poses while sleeping

Lyric had a great time celebrating her Aunt Sarah's wedding at the end of May!  She finally got to meet so many of her aunties and cousins.  I think she still has bruises from all the love squeezes.

After some late night dancing, she couldn't find the energy to wake up the next morning.

Bryan and I celebrated our 4-year wedding anniversary this month.  Why does this relate to Lyric?  Well, this was her longest time away from Mommy.  Okay, so it mostly relates to me.  Ha!  How could she think about missing me when she got to spend one whole day with Gimmee, G-pa, and Auntie Demi AND THEN another whole day with CeCe and Pops?!  Who knows how much soda and candy they gave her... :)

She had her first swim in the pool!  With her pink swimsuit and crooked swim hat, she was the coolest kid in the water.

Father's Day was fun!  She got to spend some time with Daddy after a great weekend service.

Oh yeah, and her grandparents love to play with her!

Some new accomplishments and fun facts as a 9 Month Old include:

She can make the clapping sound with her hands.

Also trying to snap her fingers.

She had her first swing.

Both top teeth are in.

Stuffed animals get plenty of hugs and kisses from little Love Bug.

Enjoying her first fruit pouch.

Watermelon is her new favorite snack.

Giving high-fives!

Obsessed with saying, "Dada!"

If you ask her where the fan is, she will look up and point at one.

Drinking from a straw.

She has a seriously awesome fake laugh.

Looking forward to leaving for Hawaii next month!  Yes, her first big vacation is to the islands of paradise.  Big thanks to Gimmee and G-pa for making it happen.  Aloha!

Big Aloha Love to Uncle Rocky...

We love you Mary, Malia, and Roxanna.

Lyric: 8 Months

Our little 8 Monther is continuing her journey at being the cutest and best baby in the whole world.  Lyric is making many memories with her strides in interaction and communication.  It is such a joy to sit and visit with her...and she really enjoys everyone's company too.

Lyric is 28.5 inches long and weighs 19 1/2 pounds.  She still hasn't hit that 20 pound mark yet, even though she looks much heavier.  (Don't tell Lyric we talk about her weight like this.)  WE LOVE THE CHUB!  Everyone's first comment when seeing her always has something to do with her chubby fluffy and very healthy body.

Lyric watching the waterfalls

She builds her own forts!

She is wearing size 3 diapers and is moving into 12 month size clothes.

This month has had the most successful nap schedule yet.  90% of the time she takes a morning nap for an hour and an afternoon nap for around an hour and a half.  We usually have to wake her from each one.  She has realized she can move around in her crib...which has made for some very comical photos.  She also sleeps in some pretty cute positions.  When it's time for a nap or bedtime, she is usually ready to sleep. Therefore, when you give her her blanket she lights up, turns to her side, and snuggles against its softness.

We celebrated Mother's Day by spending time with the best mother's we know...Cary (CeCe) on Saturday and my mom (Gimmee) on Sunday.  It was such a joy to have my sweet girl with me as I celebrated my first Mother's Day.  She challenges me to be the best mother I can be everyday.  God has promoted me to the best job yet!

Unfortunately, Lyric's body faced a virus after Mother's Day.  She had a pretty strong temperature for a few days, but was mostly in high spirits.  No signs of being sick except a bit more fussy at times.  When I took her to the doctor, she was the only baby singing in the waiting room...and she continued her joyful anthem waiting for the doctor as we listened to screaming and crying occurring all around us. Ha!

(She ended up with a rash called Roseola after her fever went away.)

Some new accomplishments and fun facts as a 8 Month Old include:

Lyric's biggest milestone is understanding cause and effect.  "If I do this, something else happens."  Repeat.  Repeat.  Repeat.

She likes to put things in your mouth for you.

Tooth number 4 came in.

She is soooo close to crawling!  She has the strength, she just needs a bit of courage.

Copying your actions and sounds.

Saying "Banana" and "Dada".

Sometimes, she can pull herself up to stand without help.  (On the coffee table or her crib)

"Mamamamamama" (This is her word for "Mom" and her phrase for requesting help)

She loves watching a music show called "Classical Baby".  When it comes on she sings and moves her arms up and down.

Looking forward to watching this little monster start crawling all over the place.  Let's get those legs movin'!