8 Months

It has been a very big month around the Ball household. It is crazy to think we are in the middle of November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We have stayed pretty busy lately, but the good kind of busy. I still have tons of pictures to share from our trip to Texas. What a GREAT time we had there with family! Here are some fun facts about our amazing son Cap this month.

- got his first tooth at 7 months and 1 week (we had no idea he was even teething)

- the next day he started his version of crawling...so a very BIG 24 hours for us

- a week later tooth number two appeared (still had no idea, it just showed up)

- at exactly 7 months he started consistently pooping in the pot. the only time he poops in his pants is if it happens during a nap. we are loving this!!! infant potty training is going great! worth the hard work!

- he is officially a fast crawler. however, he doesn't use all fours. his left leg stays stiff. pretty cute!

- he is super into opening and closing doors, cabinets, and the fridge. pretty much anything that will open and close actually. he is very serious about it too. we call it his job.

- he gives really good hugs. sometimes he will hold on so tight you can't get him off!

- loves empty plastic water bottles.

- likes to be put in a box, also very serious about opening and closing all the flaps

- likes to chew on the leather sandal on my key ring

- still blue eyes

- strawberry blonde hair

- 12-18 month clothes depending on brand, mostly latter

- sleeps 12 to 12 1/2 hours straight at night, 7-7

- takes 2 to 3 naps a day depending on the length

- does this funny smile while squinting his eyes and face on purpose, just started that

- today I am pretty sure he signed "more" with his hands...we shall see though

- eats chunks of food now instead of everything pureed.

- added, spinach, carrots, pears, broccoli, peas, wheat bread, puff thingy, egg yoke to his eating repertoire...can't say he likes it all though

- sings loud at church and dances

- cute as ever and a joy to be around!

I am sure there is a lot more I could say, but this will do. We are having a good time and trying to enjoy the outdoors while it is still enjoyable. Texas pictures next time!

Enjoy,

spesh