Zephie at 7 and 8 months

So... I'm a tad behind, in case you haven't noticed! :) 

We left Duhok a few days after Zephie's 7 month birthday. So we took her pics on the roof the morning we left to go back to America. 

7 month stats:

30.5 inches long- >95%

22.5 lbs- >95%

So much for my "little peanut" I thought she was! Well she's still my little peanut! Luv her!

Here's what Zephie was up too in June:

playing. bouncing. giggling. making scrunchy faces

watching big bro do all kinds of "Iowa" things

first big girl swim

getting lots of cuddles from the G'pas!

this doesn't happen very often... falling asleep while being held (although its one of the sweetest things ever!) Speaking of sleeping: She's finally sleeping through the night.... Well most of the time! As I stopped feeding her in middle of night, then she started taking a paci. Whatever it takes!

 lovin' the easy access to strollers and nice sidewalks!

lots of blabbing. giggles!

 eating everything purreed... even Mama's Green Machines! (most of the time)

Then in July.........

 Dusty Blue eyes?? We were told her eye-lashes should be illegal. :)

Most mornings, she sits and plays with this basket of toys, emptying all toys out, chewing, chomping on them for up to an hour. 

Loves sibling "play-times"

Now eats a few finger foods.... LOVES the little puffs. This keeps her busy for awhile too, which is nice while I get supper on the table for everyone else!

Lovin' bathtime more and more. She will crawl from her room to the bathroom just to peek into the bathtub and hope that I will put her in there!

Getting stronger... and braver... maybe bc of playtimes like these????

Our 8 month old sweetheart!

Love you Sweets!

We ALL do!
xoxo