It's Finally here!!!!

It has taken almost 2 weeks for this first tooth to break the surface!!! It started with a little red spot (like a blood blister). Then the spot disappeared and I thought ok maybe she bumped her gums and that wasn't a tooth. But slowly her gum started to swell and of course she was FUSSY! The swollen gum lasted a good week and finally today I can feel the sharp top of her tooth!
I know it is silly but I was really worried that she wasn't saying "Dadadadada" yet because all the milestone charts said she should have. Somewhere I read that when they get those bottom teeth they start to experiment with new sounds. Sure enough Bailey has been saying "dadadadadadada" all day yesterday and today. She started saying "mamamama" about 2 weeks ago! I guess now we work on her calling us those 2 names!

Bailey went to the Little Gym this past week and had a good time. While it was fun and different I didn't think it was worth the money. I can sing, dance, and exercise at home for free- I was a Pre-K teacher for 5 years...it helps in the singing and finger play category. I even have all the music they had! I did like the idea of her being around other babies but I think I will just make more play dates! We have been getting together with a good friend and her little Colton (2 days younger).

Hanging out with Colton

Peek-A-Boo

Catchin Up

Summer is going great! I am loving being a stay at home mom. Bailey gets a little bored of me through out the day but is also loving being with momma so much! I think she used to be so dang excited to see my when I got home because I was someone new to entertain her, but now it's like "Oh you again"  However when I try to pass her off to Jared she usually just wants me again.
She is definitely getting used to her new freedom. It took her awhile to realize hey I can go to the next room and explore there even if mom doesn't come too. She usually pops her head back around the corner though to make sure I am still where she left me. I give her about a minute and then go check to see what she is up to! She loves to climb now too. If I'm holding her and there is something behind me she is stretching and reaching for whatever she can get a hold of.  I recently took her to see her friend Colton and my friend Casey. Casey asked me "Is she always this busy? Does she ever stop moving?" Colton can sit quietly playing for long periods of time- not Bailey she is constantly on the move! Sometimes I wish I could surround her with toys and just watch her play.
Bailey is slowly moving away from purees and is now eating a lot of table foods. Tonight she had macaroni, Angus beef pure hotdog bits, and peas. She gobbled it all up! She was smacking her tray and just having a great ol' time!
Kyleigh was here this weekend and we had a great time! We took the girls swimming at the local pool and they both loved the water! I am so glad Bailey is so comfortable in the pool. Father's Day was a lot of fun too. We had a fantastic lunch at the in-law's house and just enjoyed one another! This evening the breeze was blowing so hard and it felt like we were sitting by the beach. I gave Bailey a frozen teething ring and she actually sat still in my lap as we swung out on the back porch for about 30 minutes. Oh yea- She is finally really teething! She def has a white lump on her left lower gum and she has been extra fussy! Oh how I don't want this summer to end! We get Kyleigh for the month of July and we are def looking forward to that. Bailey loves having her to play with. I swear no one can make her laugh like Kyleigh can! I think we are planning to go to the beach at the end of July. And in the next week or so we are going to make our way to San Angelo to visit the Parker Peeps! Can't wait! (Im hoping the kids help entertain her) ;)

Colton and Bailey

Colton getting frisky!

8 Month birthday

We won't be seeing this gummy smile much longer!

My little climber

My baby is turning into a person

Bailey is getting so so big! I took a picture of her today and I swear she already looks like a toddler! What happened to my little alien like newborn? She was so calm and sweet and still. I saw Bailey cruising along the couch for the first time today! She has been pulling up and standing alone for about 10 or 20 seconds but hadn't figured out she could hold on and actually move until today. She doesn't just fall onto her little bum anymore she sits down very carefully and slowly! She can even crouch already!
I also introduced her to finger foods this past week. She will now eat peas!!!! But hates carrots! She used to be the opposite! I still give her some purees but she is feeding herself something at each meal! It seems like just a few weeks ago she would choke on cheerios and now she can skillfully mash with her gums. Yep gums only! This almost 8 month old still does not have any teeth and there aren't any signs of imminent teething either! It's ok I want to hold onto her gummy little smile a bit longer anyway! Oh and her new love is blueberries! Of course she would pick the most expensive berry to love. 
We also seem to be getting over the fussy stage she was having. Each night is filled with chattering, giggles, and lots of playing together! I love this stage!!! AND she is sleeping a solid 9 hours... then goes back to sleep for 3 or 4 more! I am getting some great sleep.
But the greatest news of all is that SCHOOL IS OUT FOR SUMMER! Thats right folks I am a stay at home mom... for 2.5 glorious months!!! I am just gonna soak up this little angel and I can't wait! Life is so wonderful!

Playing with the BEST big sister ever!!!

Sitting ever so gently!

Picture that reminded me of a toddler

Her new scrunchy nose smile!

Beautiful Baby

First shoe experience- she is not a fan!