8 Months - Week 1

We got the pics from Stephenie that she took of all of us! I really love them! These are just a couple.

Cate came home this week with her spider she made at school for Halloween. Last week at school they studied apples, so I should be getting something she made from that lesson too. Her school pics came in. I'm not a huge fan of the pics. Her outfit really did not match the Fall background they chose. I'll know for next year I guess. We decided not to order any, especially after getting great pics form Stephenie!

Cate had doc appt. this week. She didn't have to have shots this time, but we went ahead and got her the first half of her flu shot. She will go back next month for the 2nd half. She also had her blood tested and is a little anemic. She gets this from mommy. So we have started her on a daily vitamin with extra iron in it. She didn't cry once when having blood taken or when she got her flu shot! Cate is now 20lbs., 28 1/8" tall! We don't have to go see the doctor again until she is a year old.

The doctor also said it was okay to start Cate on Cheerios or Gerber Puffs. So we got some apple/cinnamon Puffs. She's not too sure about them right now. She has only eaten a couple, but only because we put them in her mouth. She picks them up well with her thumb and fore finger, but hasn't tried to put it in her own mouth. I find this funny since she puts everything else in her mouth! The doc also said to start her on Stage 3 baby foods, which are more chunky. We haven't tried them yet. I think after she gets used to those eating the Cheerios or Puffs will be more natural.

Aunt Courtney and Jonathan came in for a visit on Friday. Mike and I went to a friend's wedding that night, so Court and Jonathan watched Cate for us. Courtney brought in a few outfits for Cate: LSU jersey, Who Dat bloomers, and a Mardi Gras outfit! We'll have to wait a little longer to wear the Mardi Gras outfit, but the others we can enjoy now!

Her top teeth are almost broken through now. She done pretty well with cutting these than the first two.

Cate had a rough night last night. I don't think anything was really wrong, just a hard time sleeping, which means a hard time sleeping for us too. Hopefully she goes back to normal tonight!