Eight months!

Once again, Gavin has hit a monthly milestone in Mesa. Last time we were here, Gavin was so tiny in comparison!


This month brought some new things to Gavin's world:

• Four fully-formed teeth (boy, was that fun!)
• Perfected crawling
• The ability to pull himself up to standing position
• The ability to cruise around furniture
• A patented rock/dance to indicate contentment/happiness
• The clingy phase
  
• Interest in all things naughty: cupboards, stairs, cords, and outlets
  
• Deteriorating sleeping habits
• Reduction in nursing (including no night feedings)
  
• Introduction to many fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains (favorites are bananas, blueberries, and Saltines)
  
• A fourth hair cut
• Being called The Gerber Baby by virtually everyone he meets
• Swimming pools
  
• His first sunburn
• Visits to three states (with one to come tomorrow) and Zion National Park
  

Gavin is such a sweet little soul. We're so glad he is in our family.