Reading the book, Faces

I was reading the book Faces to Macie today and she would laugh a ton each time I would say yummy, yucky, and shhh. She would fall backwards and laugh on the word yucky. So then I tried to video it but she didn't laugh as much! I still thought it was cute enough to show.

What's Happening Now

So we are well into Macie's tenth month of life and still loving every minute. We can't let Macie out of our sight for a second. Macie is busy pulling up on everything, crawling all over, walking with her stroller, and putting anything she can find into her mouth. She has tried dog food twice this week and hasn't been thrilled with her mommy when it is taken out of her mouth. Macie is very interested in the dogs' toys and treats. She loves to hold them hoping one of the dogs will come take it from her. Macie also loves to walk with my help and kick her pink ball. If you ask where the pink ball is she will look for it and crawl towards it when she spots it. Macie loves to open and shut the doors but sadly smashed her finger in her drawer the other day when I was putting her clothes on. Macie also shakes her head "NO" when you say the word no or don't touch or make the no sounds. Sometimes before she touches a frame on the coffee table she will shake her head no and then touch it anyway.
I thought Macie was hilarious because she was trying to crawl under the chair to get the dog chew that was left behind.

Macie was watching a leaf that just blew from her hand.

ESCAPING!

The wind blew the door open and she was moving as fast as possible to get out the door. She loves being outside.

When I went into Macie's room after her nap, she was standing holding her bear. She sat down in her bed and grabbed her blanket too. As I picked her up, she dropped the bear. I let her reach over the crib and she grabbed both things. Then I let her walk into the living room with my hand under her arms because her hands were full. She was so happy to have her two bed things in the living room.

TUCKERED OUT!
Reading in the car always wipes a person out!

THE BIG DISCOVERY

Macie was crawling last Saturday all around. All the sudden it was quiet and Zack was right when he said she is in something she shouldn't be. We walked in the bathroom and she was eating the toilet paper. I now keep those doors closed because she crawls in there every single time if they are left open. (I am certain the toilet was clean, too!)

We celebrated Halloween with the Griggs. It is always fun to get together with our favorite friends. The kids were ready for bed after Trick or Treating.

The Happy Meal

Macie Crawling

Friday afternoon, my mom and grandmother Skyped us so my grandma could see how skype worked and see Macie. I put the laptop a distance away from Macie so she would scoot to it and to my surprise she started crawling! Zack had just gotten home from work so he got to see it too! We were so excited. I wanted to call and tell everyone! She has been busy trying to figure crawling all out and still goes to the army crawl when she gets tired but it is way cute to watch.

Daddy's Race

Macie was waiting on her daddy to finish running.

Zack ran a 7.32 min mile for the 5 mile run. He did amazing. He placed 13th. He would have placed a few places higher except I made him slow down so he could take a picture. It was a beautiful day for a run!

Good Luck, Daddy!

Macie met Elsie before Daddy's race. There was a real cow there and Macie loved touching it. She would happy scream when we walked by it.

I had to get a picture of her first day of crawling! It was so fun to watch her take off!

After Macie's first day of crawling, she was still on the move. Her hair looks a little wild and I thinking her first hair cut is getting closer and closer.

Busy as Can Be

Macie got an early birthday present from Sheldon, Reagan, and Jackson. She loves her baby stroller and is getting the hang of holding on and walking with it. The other night she did great and walked from one side of the living room to the next. She is becoming more and more brave. She got busy the other day holding the baby and took both hands off the stroller and fell down. This video doesn't show her best walking but I think it is cute. (Plus, I like her outfit.)

Macie loves to army crawl all over the place. I turn around and she is somewhere else! Before too long she will be up on all four! Then I won't be able to take my eyes off of her for a second. She loves looking out the back door especially when the dogs are outside. She is so funny.

So Much Fun

Wow, we are halfway through the ninth month and I feel like I am trying to hang on to every moment because my baby will be one before I know it. I can't believe how much she has grown. The last few weeks she has really starting moving around and becoming more active. She waves and says bye-bye but I am not sure she realizes what it means yet. She claps and does a little dancing when music is played. She is army crawling, pulling up, and walking with our help or the help of her stroller. Yesterday she wasn't it the napping mood I guess and was crying after I put her down. I went in her room to check on her because I heard her talking too. When I walked in I couldn't believe my eyes. She was standing up holding on the crib with her right hand and had her other thumb in her mouth. She looked at me like, "What do I do now?" I took her out and I ended up cuddling with her and letting her nap on my stomach. It was a precious moment for me because I know she will soon not want to do that. One of my dear friends is about to have a baby and I try to explain to her the love she will have for her newborn but I don't think I can do this kind of love justice when trying to explain it! Macie brings so much JOY to mine and Zack's life. I know I have said it several times but I will say it again...she is such a precious gift from God! I can't imagine life without her!

"I don't see any cats. Do you?

Is Daddy home yet?

Macie trying out one of her new toys that we bought at the neighborhood garage sales.

Macie and her Mimi (her great grandmother)

Mimi came down for a visit and to "shop til she dropped" at the neighborhood garage sales. She loves to find a bargain. I think we did actually get some pretty good toys for a couple of dollars a piece! It was a beautiful day to spend outside.

Weekend at Grammy's

We went to to Grammy and Papaw's house this weekend and it was the first time the whole family has been together since Christmas. Not only that but 2 members, Macie and Finley, are the new additions since Christmas. It was a lot of fun to have all the kids together. It was also a very special time for Jillian because she was saved and was baptized by Paul on Sunday. I am so excited about her decision.

Getting ready to go to church

Finley and Macie hanging out. Macie was having some lunch. We were hoping Finley would teach Macie to crawl this weekend but it didn't happen.

Macie brushing her 2 teeth.