8 Months

Dear Olivia-

Today you are Eight months old! I can't believe you are so big already! We took you to the doctor last week and you weighed about 17 1/2 lbs. so you're growing like crazy! Your legs are so chubby that you actually have rolls on the back of your knees. It's so adorable.

This last month you have mastered so many new things. You can officially sit up, go down to crawling position or lay on your back, and get back to sitting up all on your own. You are crawling around all over the place now too. You're still a little "lazy" when it comes to crawling in the sense that you'll only put full effort in when there is something you want. All of the other times, you will take a few steps then look and your dad and me and whine until we pick you up or bring something to you. It makes us laugh. You also love to play games and especially peek-a-boo. We find you doing this even when you're alone. Just last night you were crying so your dad went in to check on you and he said you would cry then peek your head over the crib to see if anyone was coming yet. If you didn't see anyone, you would stop crying, sit back down, and start over again. You are a funny girl. You've also learned how to wave. Sometimes it's for hello and sometimes for goodbye but you always do it when you see yourself in the mirror. You love looking at pictures of yourself and always have a happy giggle or dance when you see yourself.

You are such a happy baby and have a smile for everyone. You are not afraid of strangers and will usually smile at everyone you see when we take you out. People always comment on how happy and beautiful of a baby you are, which of course makes your dad and I beam with pride. We love watching you learn and grow. We also love buying cute clothes for you and dressing you up. Your hair is finally long enough to do some fun things with and lately I've been putting it in curly piggytails. They are so cute! You also love to give us kisses. Sometimes they are better than others but they are ALWAYS slobbery and sincere. We look forward to these every day.

Olivia, once again, you are such a joy. We love you so much and couldn't imagine our lives without you. Everyday you bring a smile to our face and warm our hearts. We thank our Heavenly Father every day for the opportunity we have to be your parents. We love you so much!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy