9 Months!

Saige Marie...you are 9 months old!

*actually as of yesterday 7/21, oops bad mama*

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This was our most difficult monthly photo shoot, as you have no interest in sitting still. You are a pro crawler and there is no stopping you now. Saige, you maneuver yourself from your back, to your tummy, to sitting like it's no big deal. You have also started pulling yourself up and cruising along the furniture. You are spouting out sounds and noises constantly and are such a talker. You say "dadada" all the time, no mama yet, but i'm working on it.

However, along with this new found freedom, has come many bumps and bruises. We need to invest in some baby gates ASAP. You have had one too many face plants into tables, sofas, and the floor. I believe we will be seeing many black and blue marks in the upcoming months & years. 

I actually retouched these photos to hide one on her cheek. Thank you iPhoto.

It has certainly been a busy month! We went to the beach at Avalon for a whole week. You finally got to meet your Aunt Lea, Uncle Bob, and cousins Sutton & Sloane from Oregon for the first time. You have also been spending quality time with mama as she is off for the summer. We will soon be heading to Bethany for another beach week. We have been spending a lot of time at Nana and Poppy's house as they have a pool, and well its more fun.

You are such an easygoing and pleasant baby. We went to dinner with some of nana's friends last night and they couldn't get over your happy demeanor. You are always smiling, much like your mama. I am loving the stage you are in and I know I will say that about the next stage as well. You are such a joy in our lives and we love you to the moon and back.

All my love <3

xoxo