9 Month Update

Hello Everyone! I am now 9 months!! I went to my well baby and weighed in at 19lbs and am now 27 inches long! I have two teeth, can crawl, and am doing just great. I have started pulling myself up on my knees and am working hard to stand, so I can "cruise." My favorite babysitters, Ashley and Brandon bought me cupcakes to celebrate this joyous occassion.

My Papa's 30th Birthday!!

My mama, papa and I arrived in Miami on my papa's 30th Birthday!!! YAYA

We stayed at a lovely little hotel, called the Beachcomber, think of it as a B&B in Argentina.... We ate dinner out on the veranda that evening...

The next morning, we had continental breakfast at our hotel, before we explored the city.

My wonderful Auntie D and Uncle John came all the way from South Carolina to celebrate my papa's birthday!

Before going out on the town, here's my mama and Auntie D:

and my mama and papa:

Did I mention that my papa's college buddy, BJ, and his fiance, Julia, also met us in Miami??

Mama and Julia enjoying drinks and amazing food!

At Prime One Twelve, my papa blowing out his Birthday candles!!

The next day, mama, papa, and BJ and Julia took a stroll in the city, while Auntie D and I played. Here is mama and papa at the smoothie shop they visited 5 years ago for papa's 25th birthday:

The Hotel Clinton is where mama and papa stayed for papa's 25th birthday:

The last night we just chilled at BJ and Julia's hotel, the Angler.

Trouble already....jewelry and shoes!

I love you, papa, I hope you had an amazing birthday! Here's to a million more with you!!!

Crawling!!!

At 8 1/2 months I can FINALLY crawl!! I've been waiting and waiting for this moment and after much work and anticipation, all of a sudden, I got up and moved forward!!

It's pretty much a whole new world for me....I can't wait to get into everything!

I now can explore even our hallway, down to my own room....

My First Halloween

This was my first Halloween! I was a tigress, of sorts - ggrrr!!!

I had a playdate with my neighbor, Rae (1 week younger than I), and her sister Lila (2 years)...I really enjoyed Rae's piano!

All of us then went to our favorite park for a Halloween party - yay!

Maybe next year, when I'm 1 year old, I can trick or treat with the big kids ;)

Getting Ready for the Winter

My Auntie E got me this cool little hoodie. I've started wearing it out on my walks! Look at how much I've grown in just 7 months!

My 8 Month Update

Gosh so much is happening! For starters, my hair is growing and growing! It's wavy and curly in spots...

I also can get on all fours now, but I'm having trouble moving forward. I kinda just rock and then roll over...can't wait until I can grab my toys in front of me!

I just learned how to wave. I wave all the time now, especially at my reflection in the glass.

My mama got me this cool new toy, a sippy cup, out of which I practice drinking water. I still don't know how to hold it up to tilt the water in my mouth, but I sure am trying!

We are trying to enjoy the last few nice days of Fall in the Chi. Here is mama and I at Lincoln Park. The trees are absolutely beautiful this time of year, you can see the colors in the background.

Hello! I am now 7 whole months!! Rolling is my preferred method of transport. I can roll all the way from the living room into the dining room. See this is me while my parents are eating:

We are enjoying some of the last few days of "nice" weather in Chicago. Here I am at Astor Park. I love to swing!

During Fall there are cool and warm days, I have to get all geared up on the cooler days...

Most importantly, I wanted to let you all know who I am voting for this 2008 Election! I've been following the both campaigns closely and I have to say Obama is the better suited for the change I want. The government has granted me a pass on voting when I'll only be about 9 months at the time of the election, so I'm super excited. You all remember to VOTE too!!

I love and miss everyone and can't wait to SKYPE with you soon!! oxoxo, e