8 months

little Judson Ray

closer to 1 year than your actual birth

the last 8 months have been overwhelmingly good and each day gets better

 you are a happy baby

you get upset when you are frustrated because you can't go where you want to go

which is EVERYWHERE, especially where you're not supposed to be

 you are pulling up on any-and-everything

you try to let go to get to something else, but hit your bum then crawl where you need to be

you would rather get a power cord or tube of diaper cream than any of your toys

going outside/watching the dogs is the cure-all if you're bored or frustrated

you are starting to climb and i didn't realize this until i found you on top of the dishwasher

you climb up our bodies when we hold you

 you look SO much like your daddy to me

you love when he comes home and anytime you get to see him

you have grown pretty attached to your mama, but i suspect it won't last long.
i think that you are too busy and active to stay in one phase

(couldn't resist taking the photos in a footed sleeper. they might be my favorite) 
you make me laugh with your hilarious noises and ramblings

you say "dadadadada" and "bababababa" and not mamamama..........oh well

you know who certain people are when we say their name

you are very attentive and don't miss a beat

you have found your voice and like to make it known

you sleep great at night (roughly 12 hours) with a few off nights every now and then
you are taking 2 naps a day with the occasional 3rd if needed
you are eating meals with us now, consisting of whatever can be mushed or liquefied or gnawed on
you are pretty much over baby food and so am i, it seriously is really disgusting

you continue to intrigue us with your daily developments and hilarious expressions
you are so good to your dad and me
you give us a lot of rewards
you always greet us with a big smile and some type of corresponding noise with arm flapping
although, you are too busy for hugs once you actually get to us
a cuddly baby... you are not
but happy, excited, hilarious, sweet, full of life & energy...you most certainly are

you light up our life daily
you fill my cup hourly
we delight in your life and are thrilled to watch you share it with the world

happy 8 months sweet, crazy little Judson Ray