8 Months Old

I love this little boy! He is such a joy and seems to always have a smile for me. I don't want him to get any bigger...he is just so perfect right now. Here are some of the things that have been going on in the last month:

• PJ weighs 19.5 lbs. (Had to take him in on Friday due to a nasty ear infection)
• Is getting even more teeth! He is up to 7...okay technically 6 and one more corner of a tooth has broken through. Four on top and three on bottom.
• Has learned how to clap in the last two weeks
• Loves to stand and hold onto things (can't pull himself up to standing though)
• Still not really interested in crawling but can get to things he wants by "diving" head first to objects. In fact, he has is first scratch/bruise on his forehead from doing this.
• Laughs all the time and is very social

8 Month old picture (clapping hands)
Lounging out with Pedro

Playing with the rocks at the playground - he hasn't tried to eat any of them just yet

Just a swinging

PJ really enjoys the park down the street from our house

One of his favorite activities is digging into the basket of toys; this can entertain him for a while

Grilling with dad

Getting ready with mom in the mornings. He has his three "toys" to play with in the bathroom: two travel toothbrush holders and a plastic first aid kit.

Flying with dad. He is a dare devil.

Standing up...but look out when he gets tired, he will fall without warning.