Gibson - 8 Months Old!

8 Months Old

(A.K.A.  Milestone Month)

And happy as can be...

This month, he started sitting up

pushing up on all fours

Getting into a crawling position and rocking

(I'm actually a little shocked that he ISN'T crawling yet!!)

babbling - says "Thba, thba, thba"

feeding himself Puffs, 

and pulling up in the laundry basket.

He went on his first plane ride and did perfect! (no crying or fussing whatsoever on a 2 hour flight!!)

He had his first "big boy" bath

sat in a high chair for the first time

got his first tooth (bottom, right)...if you look REALLY close in the pic above, you might see it!

He went on his first 4-wheeler ride

and had his first sippy cup, which was pretty hilarious!

He also had his first boat ride

and we lowered his crib. 

 He just SUDDENLY went from infant to big, sitting, self-feeding baby!!

He loves to practice standing and balancing all by himself...can only balance for seconds.

He is finally sleeping thru the night...on occasion...but I'll take it!

He usually wakes between 5:30 and 7:30.  If we wakes before 7, he'll usually take a bottle and go back to sleep until around 8.

 He did a little travelling this month...went to Colorado with some friends of ours

And also went to Hot Springs for our annual family vacation

He logged some serious cousin time

 as well as great bonding time with aunts and uncles!!

He celebrated his first fourth of July

 by watching a parade and hanging out with his BFF, Aubrey Wyatt

He didn't quite make it to the fireworks, though!

These days, he's mostly into playing with toys by himself

 being entertained by and hanging out with his sisters (who ADORE him!!)

or watching the Baby Channel...really into TV!!

One other thing I want to mention about him right now is this new thing he's been doing...

He makes this face (similar to the one above) and starts breathing rapidly thru his mouth?!?  It's so funny!!

This kid has so much personality and so many different facial expressions!!  Just CANNOT get enough of little Gibson!!

My brother, Brady, actually said that Gibson has crazy cartoon lips???

He said, "You know, like they just go everywhere?"

I'm thinking, by that, he meant that G is expressive.  =)

Just wish we could get him to smile every once in a while. ;)

We love you, little G man!!  Happy 8-month birthday!