Cheeeese

Here are a few pictures and videos of Maddy from dinner tonight. She's really developing a personality and becoming SO MUCH FUN!! I can't wait for everyone to see her again. She's changed so much these last few months. I can't believe it, but I have to call this week to schedule her 9 month check up!! She'll be 8 months old NEXT WEEK!! It's crazy how quickly the time has gone by!!

Miss Maddy has become very independent when it comes to mealtime, too. She started turning her nose up at the jars of baby food while we were at the beach. I finally realized that she just really wanted to feed herself, so tonight she had a Gerber Graduates meal. They make little TV dinner type meals (like a Lean Cuisine). The box says that they are for toddlers, but with her 8 teeth and determination, she's ready!! Tonight she had carrots with mashed potatoes, chicken pieces and gravy. She ate every bit of it. Then, she ate some peas. She finished up with a half a graham cracker. You think we might be getting ready to hit a growth spurt?!?! She's also started drinking out of a sippy cup. She's getting pretty good, and with a little guidance, she holds it all by herself!! :)

So, long story short, here are some pictures and videos of tonight's dinner...

Her new nickname is cheeseball... She cheeses for the camera:





Now, cheese on command Maddy:





I hope everyone's week got off to a great start. Maddy and I are flying solo this week. We hope to have our family back together by the weekend...

Love you guys!!