King of the Castle! : 8 Months and Growing!

Seriously time, slow down!! Although I get a bit choked up when I look at photos/videos of when Jameson was a newborn, I would have to say that this is my favorite age. He is so aware of things and just a happy little boy! He knows who people are now and seeing that kid smile at me and reach for me when I pick him up after work is by far the best thing in the whole world right now! Didn't think it was possible, but my heart grows by the day and instantly gets filled with more love for him.

This past month, Jameson made quite a few big "mental leaps". Lots for him to document!!

I weigh roughly 25 pounds (with a full belly!) and am 29 inches long. I am wearing 12 month clothing.
I am rolling all over the place. Back to front, front to back, side to side, across the living room, etc. Never a dull moment with me and Mom and Dad can't leave the room for a second anymore!
I can crawl in circles. I really just want to walk though. I can if someone holds my hands and guides me.
I can pull myself up if I have a good grip on something and can stand leaning against something one-handed! Just the other night, I stood on my own for a bit. I was SO proud of myself and Mom and Dad got super excited!
I am a wonderful napper (at least on the weekends)! And, I am starting to sleep better at night. I sleep through the night every few nights and when I don't, I usually only wake up once to eat. Mom is OK with that though because she knows that I won't need her forever, so she is cherishing that time together.
I am such a snuggle bug. I love taking weekend naps with Mom. I think she loves it more, but we won't tell. And, I will hug anyone...true story.
I tried lots of new food - green beans, peas, bananas (pureed and a REAL one!), & apples - all of which were a hit! I even got to try a Mum Mum, but I freaked the 'rents out because I took a huge bite the second I put it in my mouth and kind of started coughing. It was OK, but they are worrywarts! I also get Gerber puffs...not so sure about those things. I make extremely funny faces when they are in my mouth! It is just a new texture and I am starting to get the hang of it.
I am always so good when we go places. Whoever is watching me never has to worry about taking me places and they just love that about me!
I got to go to the pumpkin patch. I was very interested in all of the people. Was a bit confused by the big orange things, but it sure was fun studying them.
I got to go see Grandpa Dan farm! I didn't ride in anything this time, but got to see the big machines and watch them farm! Next year, I will ride in one.
I talk ALL of the time. Gagagaga, babababa, dadadadada, googoogooo and ohhhhhh are some of my favorites. Mom is a little sad that I stopped saying mama, but I save that for when I am really sad and then do the Maaaamaaaaaa while crying. They also think it sounds like I am saying quack quack at times, but I think they are silly.
I constantly have my feet in my mouth. Mom caught me once in the backseat taking off my socks...with my mouth.
I know how to pick up things really well now. If I see my plug laying around, I can pick it up and put it correctly in my mouth. I can also do that with table food.
I love watching Wheel of Fortune at dinner time with Mom and Dad.
I think my top teeth are trying to come through. I have not been fussy at all, but I am starting to drool a lot again and I gnaw on anything I can get my hands on!
I can almost clap my hands - I used to close my fists when someone would try to teach me and now I can almost do it on my own. And, I love to bang things against each other...I am noisy!
I got to dress up in a cute doggy costume for Halloween. I don't really understand why people dress up, but I thought it was fun to look like Hoyt for a day! Braden showed me what trick-or-treating was all about...I am excited to try it next year!
I think we said it before, but I really like to study things. If I study things long enough, I can figure out how they work. I also study people's faces (which tends to include grabbing noses, pinching cheeks, poking eyeballs, etc.) - it is my way of getting to know someone new!