8 Months Old

Kaelyn turned 8 months old this past Saturday! I can't believe how quickly she is growing and how smart she is becoming. Her new trick is to go from sitting down to up on her knees (she likes to be over her toys so she can play better). Her little personality is so funny and Robbie and I love watching her little mannerisms on display. She is really talking (in jibberish of course) and she thinks that mommy and daddy are pretty hilarious. She has started eating "puffs" and drinking from a sippy cup. Yesterday I walked in the room and found her on all fours rocking back and forth, so I know it won't be long before we are chasing her around the room. Would we be bad parents if we tried to tie her down for a few more months?

We had a little playdate the other day with our friends from church, Harper Hughes and Lydia Robinson, and it was so much fun to watch the girls play on the floor together. While they were busy, we moms actually had a chance to visit which was nice.

Kaelyn and Harper (Kaelyn really liked Harper's bow)

Does she realize she usually wears one too?

Kaelyn and Lydia

(Lydia was patting Kaelyn on the back; isn't that sweet?)

Here are our 8th month stats:

Length: 27 inches

Weight: 20 lbs. 2 oz.

"Wanna see my two bottom teeth?"

"Aha..." Kaelyn is a constant chatterbox now!

Princess Ball!

Last night our church held their annual Daddy Daughter Princess Ball. Kaelyn was invited on a date by her sweet daddy and she graciously accepted. The event was held at a local country club and turned out to be quite the gala. Robbie was so excited when he got home (and still hasn't stopped talking about it)!  He described it as a "truly magical evening" for him and Kaelyn.  Apparently, Kaelyn behaved like an angel and loved the dancing, music, and lights.  I think Daddy might have even snuck her a bite of ice cream.  Robbie is already talking about plans for next year's ball...

Several of the dads from our small group got together and we took pictures before the event.

Robbie and Kaelyn, Andy and Zoe, Jason and Edie, and Ben and Kamryn

Kaelyn was curious about the grass.

Apparently, the ball was a full-on dance party.

 Look at the dance floor and all the beautiful girls.

All the girls together

(getting them to look at the camera and smile isn't an option)

Kaelyn, Kamryn, Ava, Shae, Edie and Zoe

The girls all got party favors at the end of the ball last night. Kaelyn is

sporting her new Princess Ball 2010 t-shirt with her tiara.