.eight months.

oh jed... where did the past eight months go? i know i will ask myself this many times as each month and year passes. i just want to soak up all of the time i have you as my little boy because i know these days are fleeting by too quickly. here is what you have been up to lately... ...you l.ov.e. your big sis elliana. she cracks you up. she tickles your toes, talks to you and makes you giggle. she is a part time play mate and a part time little mama. she has forced your bottle in your mouth, made several attempts to pick you up (which is quite the sight since you are about her size) and tried to change your diaper. lately i hear here telling you "no no mine" when you take her sippy cup or animal crackers or a toy she wants. we need to work on that...

...you have eight teeth, all of them came in two at a time and perfectly symmetrical to one another, it has been a very long and painful process but they sure look adorable...

...you already seek out tractors in a huge pile of toys... i think it's in your blood!

...you are sitting like a champ...

...but you don't sit long because there are places to go and people to see! you are constantly on the move and trying to get in to whatever you can find....

...you have perfected the army crawl. it is crazy how fast you can get around that way! you can get up on all fours but don't get very far that way...

...you really like food these days. it took you awhile to really appreciate squash, carrots, peas, but you are pretty much taking whatever i shove in your mouth (as long as you get a couple bites of fruit in between!)...

...you are starting to be a great napper...

...you are very aggressive, busy, persistant and keep your mommy on her toes...

...we cannot imagine out family without you jedidiah charles! we love you more than you can ever imagine!