8 Months

I have no idea where 8 months went! I am back in the phase of: "Do I really have a kid?" I think it is because he is about to be mobile and things are going to change dramatically. Anyway, Sam is growing like a weed and is sooooo much fun.

At 8 months:

Today he took one "crawling" step (might of done more, but Mimmy and I cheered, which distracted him and upset him because it was too loud)

Eats a lot -- anything we put in his mouth

Couldn't care less for daytime bottles

Crinkles his nose when he smiles

Hates the nursery

Still pretty attached to his mommy

Doesn't like getting his diaper changed

Doesn't like getting dressed

Still no teeth

Very cuddly

Gives hugs and kisses

Plays peekaboo

Does not like being in a room by himself

Sleeping great -- 8:30 to 7ish

We put up the jumparoo the other day. He loved it for a little while, and it was hilarious to watch. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to jump without spinning, so he doesn't get very excited when we put him in it anymore.

"Why are they laughing so hard at me?"

SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!

Tori's Story -- Walking for a Cure!!

This past Saturday, we went to the Nashville Zoo for the Great Strides Walk, which is a fundraiser for CF. So, of course, we were walking for Tori. Tori was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis about 1 1/2 years ago. She does several breathing treatments a day, takes pills every time she eats, and does several other daily treatments. Tori is so good about doing everything, and she has the same or more energy than the average kid. We love her, and we are hoping for a cure soon!

This was Sam's first time at the Nashville Zoo. Unfortunately, he slept through all of the animals except for the elephants. He woke up in time for the swings, which he probably enjoyed more than he would the animals anyway.

My mom's aunt, Patsy Ruth, was in town and came to the walk for a few minutes. Somehow the honoree missed out on this picture, and poor Maddie Leigh was sick at home.

(Macey, Brady and Sam)

Patsy Ruth finally got to meet Sam. :)

Tori pumping away, and David with Sam

Sweet Tori

Pops, Sam, and David cooling off in the shade.

Sweet Mauri. She loves Sam and is so good with him. We were sad that Tavon and Monet didn't get to come.

Sam loves his daddy!

Swinging by himself.

He had lots of fun.

We got some good laughs out of him.

We had a great day at the zoo, and most importantly lots of money was raised for a cure for CF!!!

Lately...

We haven't been up to a whole lot lately except enjoying every moment with our sweet boy! Sam is learning new things all of the time. This week he started drinking from his sippy cup instead of just chewing on it. He has also started reaching towards people when he wants to be held, and he has become a momma's boy!! (which embarrasses his daddy in public, but his momma doesn't mind it) :)

Sweet boy!!

We love when the girlies stop in to play. I think Macey got up right before the picture.

Madison is always taking care of Sam. And she was rewarded with kisses from him the other day :)

Still likes big boy food!

I don't think...

it will be long...

until...

he is crawling! Yikes!

Happy boy! (most of the time)

Mother's Day

All I have to say is that I LOVE being a mom!!!

All of the kiddos

AND thanks Mimmy and Grandmerry for being such wonderful moms and grandmothers!