eloise at 8 months

January 28th was a big day for Eloise and for me - she turned 8 months old and I turned the big 3-0. I feel like Eloise has started to really show some of her sweet personality this month. Finally, we seem to be out of the "hysterical, high-pitched screaming" that seemed to be such a normal part of her first 6 months of life when she wasn't being held or didn't get what she wanted. She has the most beautiful smile and those blue eyes of hers are so stinkin' pretty! This month she started trying table food and yogurt and loves to eat.

At 8 months she was really starting to get active. Wanting to play with different toys, reaching for things that perked her interest. When she sits down she often reaches for my hands to help her stand up (no surprise of course, this girl has been a stander for her whole life!) I can't even express how much she loves her brother and her daddy, and of course she remains a mama's girl - but the way she beams at the boys in her life is such a delight to see. She love, love loves her brother and daddy.

The girl flew through 12 month clothing and is mostly wearing 18 month clothing now. We moved her on up to size 4 diapers and she has been working on 2 new teeth (this time on top) that are too slowly making their way through.

A few of her 8 month chair pictures!