8 months old

So big!

So excited!

Funny faces.

Trying to crawl.

Clapping

More clapping...

Happy Girl!

Ava currently weighs 23 lbs, 6 oz.

Ava loves:
playing outside
bath time
swimming
cell phones
music
drinking from a sippy cup
toys that make noise
Sophie
all fruit that we've tried
ice cream (in moderation, of course)
Gerber Puffs
necklaces and earrings
books
going for walks
dancing

Ava had a BIG month! She had her first overnight away from mommy and daddy, first bike ride, she started saying mama and dada, first campfire, first trip to the park, and tried apple juice for the first time. Ava also started waving bye-bye (not always at the appropriate time) and has also started clapping!

Ava has mostly transitioned to size 12 months. She is still wearing size 3 diapers, but I'm thinking about switching to size 4 soon.

Ava is on the verge of crawling. There were many times over the past week that we thought, "oh... here it comes..." Up until today she has had trouble getting both legs in the right position. She mastered that today, I'm thinking any day now!

We have also started transitioning to some formula, in addition to breastmilk. Ava usually has one to two bottles a day of formula. I am amazed at how easily she started taking it. We've also been trying to give Ava 3 meals a day. She isn't always interested in eating breakfast, but I usually offer it to her anyway.

We have had so much fun with Ava and have truly enjoyed every stage. I just wish time would slow down!!!!