Month 8 - in review

Well, I kinda like these month-in-review things. It's easier to think back to what's happened then to just tell you what the markers are on the day of the "month-iversary".
Month 8 was really exciting around here!
I heard "ma, ma" for the first time on Monday, September 20th. She worked hard at the weekend leading up to that, while Nana visited, by saying "mmmmm", "mmmmmm" all weekend. It was amazing to hear it come out on Monday as ma, ma, ma.
Rachael started CRAWLING on October 1st (happy 5th anniversary to Mommy and Daddy!)
She moved on to stage 2 baby foods and began eating finger foods like Puffs and pieces of banana.
As for fun times with friends, we had a play date with Owen, Mommy's friend Shari's little boy. We enjoyed swinging at the park and sitting in the grass together. We had a long weekend visit with Nana where Rachael was spoiled with lots of love, cuddles and singing. Sadly, we said goodbye to BJ, Jo and Amelia as BJ accepted the call to being Rector at St. Andrew's in Greensboro. (Man, do we miss them around St. Paul's!). We had dinner with Joe, Nicol & Kate...and Rachael was chewing on just about everything -- making more teeth!
The end of September marked Gammy's 90th birthday -- Happy Birthday, Gammy! We love and miss you!
Phew...it was a busy month, but, lots of fun!