First Family Vacation? Kind of?

We went to Houston. For a conference. At least we stayed in a hotel and spent some time together...it might count as a vacation--or at least a weekend away...Dublin did great in the car. She slept a lot both ways with the help of sleep sheep.

Here she is when we arrived at the hotel. We survived a room change and a finicky fridge. We all slept great and ate just okay.

She had fun hanging out with Daddy during the conference. 

Goodbye Houston!

Dublin is Eight Months Old!!!

Eight months and oh so curious! She is exploring and doing so much!

She is standing holding onto things. She also pulls herself up if she is holding onto our hands.

She is scooting herself around--usually backward or in circles. She is beginning to position herself up on her knees from a sitting position.

She loves splashing in the bath, exploring cause & effect, peek-a-boo, a hiding game, Sterling, jumping in her jump-a-roo, the Backyardigan's theme song, and having both Mama & Daddy in the room with her. 

Love is in the air!!!

Even though her eyes don't show it, Dublin LOVES her prunes...

...and lately she loves watching other kids...here she is with one of her friends!

Swingin'

The weather was beautiful this weekend, so we went to the park. Dublin got a chance to try out the swings---She seemed to love being outside and feeling the air rush past her. There are some videos under the "Eighth Month Candids" photos.

What is 58% of a Year??

Dublin is!!! She turned 7 months old on Friday..... Unfortunately both Mama AND Daddy had a stomach bug, so it was not a joyous occasion for all that day. Even though the household is not completely back to 100%, we wanted to share Dublin's 58%-of-a-year self with you all. Dublin helped out by learning to hold her bottle. In fact, searching for independence is the name of the game this past month.

Ice Day

Dublin had her first ice day on January 28th.

In these times....

...Dave and I are sad to report that we have lost our house...

...to Dublin!!! We've always heard it could happen...I just thought it would take years rather than months!!!!

Dublin's Living Room

Dublin's Dining Room

Dublin's Kitchen

Dublin's Bathroom

Dublin's Office

Teeth Take Two...

Dublin's second tooth was not even a bump yesterday and here it is today, right next to the first one!!! 

And as an update of what she is doing with those teeth:

Rice Cereal---She loves it!!

Squash--It doesn't agree with her...

Carrots--Pretty enjoyable...

Sweet Potatoes--Tries to grab the spoon...

Coming up next: Green Beans!!! (or maybe Pears...)

More 2009 Fun!

Still loving to sit up...

...and loving her drum from Grandma & Grandpa...

...loving to try to new things, like standing up next to the coffee table with Daddy...

...and Daddy is loving this shirt and all that it implies (Thanks Grandpa!)...

...and although I don't have any pics, she is loving her carrots (Day 2)---unlike her squash (not a fan.)

What a New Year!

Well it was an eventful New Year's Day for Dublin! She cut her first tooth, ate squash for the first time, and is suddenly (overnight) sitting unassisted not for seconds, but for minutes!!! Hello 2009!