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In Which Grayson is 8 Months Old!

Aren't raspberries just the sweetest little fruits? So tiny and delicate, but the certainly come with their own brand of sassy! But I digress...


Grayson you are 8 months old! While you do not yet crawl forward, you sure know how to get around! It's so much fun watching you move. Most recently you have started getting yourself from laying down to sitting up and it's made bed time much more entertaining! I watch you on the monitor, rolling and sitting, and playing in your crib, and then before I know it you are fast asleep! 


About a month ago we started struggling with breastfeeding. I worried that you were not getting enough and you were consistently waking up 2 or 3 times per night, very hungry. I gave in and started supplementing with formula. And then the day came when you rejected me completely! It's been a smooth transition to the bottle/solids full time and I am happy to report that you are sleeping much better at night! 


In our eight months together I have learned that you are adventurous yet cautious, a bundle of unstoppable energy, generally content with your life, and joy filled by your family. Everyone is looking forward to how you will enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas. If the previous months are any indication, I am sure it will be with gusto!! 


I took about 100 shots in this photo session, and this was the best I could get!

You were in constant motion!

And enjoying every minute of it!

Different day, but I love that both of you are smiling at me!

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