8 months!

Not the greatest picture, but took it this morning with my phone.

What is new with Carmen?

Carmen...

... weighs about ~ 20 pounds. Not 100% sure as we haven't weighed her in a while.

... wears size 3 diapers.  She is wearing 6-9 month, 9 month and even some smaller 12 month clothes.  Starting to get too big for the 6-9 months now.

..moved over to the next room at daycare. 

... loves to eat.   She is slowly starting to eat table foods.  We are working on puffs too, however she has a strong gag reflex and tends to choke if one is sitting on the middle of her tongue. 

... still has 2 teeth!

... is LOVING swimming lessons. 

...loves her baths. Just last week we moved her to the "big girl" bath tub as her other one was just too little.

... is crawling EVERYWHERE!

.. is pulling herself up on everything now.

... just climbed our whole flight of stairs at home last week on her own (Daddy was right behind her to catch her if she fell).

... is "talking" more and more everyday.  She really screams now too as part of her communication!  

... definitely knows who Mommy and Daddy.

...is sleeping very well and through the night!

… smiles at everyone!  And it’s a smile that melts my heart!!!

Happy 8 Months Carmen! 

You continue to change so much and keep Mommy and Daddy on our toes!
WE LOVE YOU!