We have ourselves a little crawler!!!

It's official, baby girl is a crawler as of December 30th, 2012 at eight and a half months old. For the past month or so DJ has been a scooter, mostly doing the backwards crawl and getting too frustrated.. I kept blaming the weight for your hard time, 23 pounds can't be easy to lug around.. But you sure are mobile.. Dad had to put your crib on the lowest setting because all of the sudden you're a hot shot whose standing in the crib now too... You love grabbing for all things you shouldn't, (I.E., electrical outlets, mommys diffusers, candles, trash, brooms, food, drinks). It's so fun to watch you explore and be aware of your surroundings..patches is not a fan of your crawling, because now you grab for her and her stuff.. It's only a matter of time before you start walking. You love to be assisted walking and don't like sitting much anymore.

Deborah's first Christmas

Went to your grandpa Dons for Christmas Eve with the Alexander gang... You seemed to enjoy yourself, had a blast playing with the wrapping paper and tissue paper... Christmas Eve we went and visited your grandmother Deborah Jean Shumaker, this was your first time meeting her. She has been gone for 6 years now, I wish she could have met you, she would have adored you..Christmas day was spent at aunt December and Chris's house with the Robinson gang.. You love your cousins Tanner and Kendall, whenever they are around you manage to have a good time just giggling and laughing while they sing and dance to you for entertainment. Kendall thinks youre a crybaby, her nickname for you is buttski.  You made out like a fat rat with tons of toys this year.. It was so beautiful to watch you and spend our first Christmas as a family together. Even though you are too young to understand what christmas is all about, I have been waiting for this day for years, imagining what it would be like in my head, though in real life it is a million times better and memorable.

Eight months old

Last Thursday you turned 8 months old. The time is going by so fast I am afraid to blink and miss something. You still attempt crawling, mostly scoot backwards or when you do plunge forward you fall on your face and get frustrated. You LOVE your mommy & me classes, so much that you are enrolled in two separate ones and mommy can't figure out which one you like most. You are generally a happy baby, but easily switch to a temperamental little lady. You enjoy your jumper, sitting on the carpet, laughing at the puppy patches, being held, baby wearing, being outside, eating anything (except green beans and peas) . You started soy formula again today, fingers crossed we don't run into any issues again. Your hair is getting long, you're still a Blondie with blue eyes. You are in 18 months clothes and weigh 22.25 pounds and 28 inches tall. You hate getting changed, taking naps, when food is taken away, being in your stroller, and anyone not paying 100% attention to you. You have brought such joy into mommy & daddy's lives. I look at you and all your accomplishments and I could cry at the beauty your father and I have created. We are so lucky to call you our daughter and grateful for every memory you bring into our hearts. Happy 8 months Deborah jean Alexander

A walk to remember

This Saturday we all walked a 5k in honor of your grandmother Deborah Jean Shumaker. Your grandmother passed away December 24th, 2006. Hence, where mom & dad decided on your name. The past few years mom & dad have slacked off and not do e the walk due to circumstances (I.e. wedding, pregnancy). This year was pretty last minute but still a great day to remember & honor your grandmother.

Gastroenterology consult

Today mommy & you went to a G.I. Specialist regarding your constipation issues. The doctor didn't seem too concerned that you have anything serious going on. He recommended taking you off of nutramigen and putting you back on soy. He suggested to continue apple juice and fruits that have a pit in them for solid foods. You weighed 22.25 pounds today!!! Doctor called you "a big girl". Mommy was so relieved so hear that's here wasn't something serious going on.