In the 8th month...

"This is how God showed his love among us: that He sent His one 

and only Son into the world that we might live through Him."

1 John 4:9

In the 8th month...
...at the last week's doctor visit, she weighed in at 17lbs 7 oz.
...Eva loves to move. She is crawling fast. She is working on climbing the stairs. She is getting pretty good considering she can go up four stairs by herself. Watch out!

...She is pulling herself up to standing using ANYTHING: her crib, stepstools, chairs, couches, baskets, the bathtub and even the toy piano.
...She'll eat anything, too. She loves Cheerios and applesauce but nothing is off limits. She's had yogurt, Rice Krispies, pizza crust, peanut butter cookie, scrambled eggs, raspberries, cherries, raisins, pumpkin pie, hummus, toast, pasta, crab dip, Veggie Crisps, and an onion ring (by accident).

...Eva is getting a little Mommy-clingy. She loves people and always has, but it seems that my absence shakes her up pretty well. Any advice on this?
...Thanksgiving time was shared with lots of family: Grandpa C, Grandma C, Kevin, Wrenn, Connor, Christopher, Chip, Ross, Grandma & Grandpa H.

...She didn't travel out of state this month, but made trips to the airport for arrivals/departures for Daddy and Uncle Chip. 

...Her attention span is getting better. Yes, a little better than that of a gnat. We can sit her in our lap and read a whole book to her. I just read her the Legend of the Candy Cane. (Last year's Christmas gift from Grandma C.)

...We visited Santa at both the Library and at the CCHS Sweets & Treats Shoppe. 

...We've also been to the Zoo Wildlights. 

...Ruth came to babysit while I attended CSCC Commencement. How thankful we are for the care from friends. 

...We heard great music at the Brass Band of Columbus concert at our church. 

...They say this is a fun age and it is! We have loved every stage with this girl and can't wait for what will come next. 

Hi! I'm 8 months old.

I'm 8 months old and can't wait for Christmas!