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8 months/ 36 weeks

Mason is 8 months old!
New tricks:
" mo" for "more
gives kisses
pulls up
crawls backwards
army crawl
Still loves wheeling around in his walker. Watch your ankles!
He makes the most delightful "yummy noises" when he finds something particularly tasty. I adore this.

Kisses, Casey!

He isn't due for another well child exam until he is 9 months old so I don't have updated stats ( just that he is a light eater and is barely over the 18 lb marker, according to our scale). He still isn't the best night time sleeper but I've just tried to remind myself that one day he will sleep through the night and I will miss those night time snuggles. Since starting solid foods, Mason would rather do with out his bottle. Why drink from a boring old bottle when you can EAT with the rest of the family? I've reverted to finding new and creative ways to add ounces to his daily intake, formula soaked cheerios being one . Here are some pictures of what he's been up to the last few weeks:

If it's stationary, he wants to climb it! He's even used his sister and his puppy to get a boost, trying
to get to a standing position. He's stood on his own momentarily.

Bath time with Mackenzie is always fun for Mason. 

Ever his father's son, Mason couldn't get enough of daddy's lunch- ribs!
Here he is double fisting it.

Pre-bed time stories

Treat box

Bugs are out f season so mack turned her bug box into a treat box for Duncan. The box contains a cup of food Mack swiped from the cat dish and, though Duncan has free access to his food any time he desires, he and Mack both seem to think food is more appetizing when it comes from a special box.The pair has made a habit of meeting each morning to give Duncan his daily treat. 

Skyped Christmas

I love technology! It allowed us to share a bit of Christmas with Grammy via Skype!

Grammy sent lots if goodies our way including fabric books she made for Mason, Madeline books , movie and very special doll for Mack . Mike made good use if one of his presents - a pancake making kit! Thank you ,Grammy! We loved sharing a but if Christmas with you !

Gingerbread house fun

Fun with Mommy

Merriment

" You got it, Mom!"

Mackenzie has been singing the songs for the preschool Christmas program to herself for weeks. It's so sweet to hear her usually loud voice quiet in song. As a doting mom, I was beyond excited to see Mackenzie and the other preschoolers putting on their very first Christmas program. As someone who was in choir from JR High through my early 20's, performing in countless choir concernts, I know that one day she won't have the same glint in her eye and excitement to sing Christmas carols . You can only sing Jingle Bells so many times before you're all jingled out. For now, though, we are all soaking up the excitement of yet another first!

Sweet Mackenzie Claire

The video below is of the last two songs. This program was for the afternoon preschoolers only. There were about 40 at the program though there are a total of about 50 PM preschoolers. The little boy just below Mack with dark red hair in the green sweeter is Mackenzie best friend, James.


The teacher to the left is Ms. Mandy. I cannot tell you , especially after recent events, how much joy and relief it brings to my heart to know that Mackenzie is in the care of teachers who are invested in her academically but also as a person. It was so touching for me when I read the note Mackenzie wrote in the Christmas card she made to go with her teacher gifts "Mis Mande. Mere Crismas. I luv yoo." And she surely does love Ms. Mandy.