Raise Them Like You Just Don't Care!

I finally did it! Every night when Mommy and Daddy go to sleep, they always give a quick peek to make sure I'm OK. They will never forget the day they checked on me and, for the first time, I was in a different position from when they put me down. Or the time I was in the complete opposite direction. Nor will they forget the first time I was rolled to my side. And especially not the time I was rolled on my stomach (face down!) And now...they will never forget the time they walked in and found my bottom in the air!

Mommy's all time favorite thing is when she sees a baby sleeping with their bums raised high. She has secretly been hoping that one night, as she checked on me as she went to bed, that she'd find mine sky high. On Monday night (July 27th) , I did my Mommy proud! Mommy gave a quick peek and got SO EXCITED that she just had to call Daddy in! And of course get her camera out!

She just thinks it's the cutest thing ever! Then again...I can't really do much without her (and Daddy) thinking it's the cutest thing ever! Boy is it easy being a baby!!!

Choo-Choo Soul Dance Moves!!!

Choo-Choo Soul "beatbox" is my favorite!!! Mommy and Daddy have it recorded, and just about every night they ask me if I want to go to music class and they play it for me! It's 3 min. long and I love every minute of it! I usually sit very still and pay close attention, with the occasional wave of my arms of excitement.

Well, on Sunday night (July 19th), for the very first time I decided I wanted to dance to it! Mommy and Daddy caught the very tail end of it on video! (but then I got shy and stopped once I noticed they saw me!!!)

Mommy and Daddy tell me I surprise them each and every day with the new things I learn! Now, when they clap their hands and tell me to dance, I love to show off my moves!

All I Want For Christmas Are My Two Front Teeth!

Christmas came early this year...

Tonight (July 17th) Mommy caught a glimpse in my mouth (99.9% of the time my tongue is in the way) and noticed my bottom right tooth is coming in as well!

My first tooth! And...I'm crawling!!!

My First Tooth!!!

On Monday (July 13th...I'm just under 8 1/2 months) Mommy noticed my very first tooth break through! It's my bottom left one!

They had a feeling something was coming since this has become my new way of eating! I love to chew on my spoon after each bite!!! Yes, that is Lauren in the background saying she just hurt her favorite toe!

My First Crawl!!!

The two weeks we were in Florida everyone was helping me practice my crawling, but I just couldn't get the hang of it. I'd get in the position, think about going, but then I'd chicken out and scoot back until I was sitting up again. Well, on Tuesday night (July 14th) we were at Gramie and Grampa's house and I decided to go for it! As of now, my pacifier is the ONLY thing that will get me moving. But Mommy and Daddy have a feeling that will change very shortly!

It's been a very big week for me! As always, Mommy and Daddy are very proud!!!

Boom Boom Pow!

Once again, it may take a while to post the pictures from our vacation. In the meantime, here's a little video for your viewing pleasure!!!

I give you...Lauren!

(Thank you American Idol for having the Black Eyed Peas on. I will forever be grateful to you for teaching Lauren her dance moves!!!)