8 months old!

Amara Grace just turned 8 months! We can't believe it. We met our friends' baby, Mela, who is a newborn and were reminded of just how much Amara has grown and changed since birth. She is spending more time on her tummy by choice. It looks like she is imagining what it will feel like to crawl. Amara also cut her first 2 teeth (lower incisors). The first one "appeared" (Mom felt it) on August 9th and the second surprised us 2 weeks later. The double tooth whammy also seemed to have contributed to Amara's first fever (which lasted 3 days) followed by a rash. It was super uncomfortable but Amara handled it well. It helped to be distracted with snuggles and her favorite Baby Einstein DVDs. Photos from teething are weekend below. Notice the yummy cake which was a remake of Mom and Dad's wedding cake topper. Amara did not eat any cake-- she had prunes! We celebrated our wedding anniversary last weekend as well.

Last but not least, once Amara felt better she had a play date with Colton!

Swimming lessons and a country wedding!

In her 7th month Amara started swimming lessons at Murray Callan Swim School in Pacific Beach. This is a special place where the water is 93 degrees and the instructors are trained to work with even tiny babies. Amara is able to go under water with her instructor's help for a brief moment. She knows how not to breathe when under water.

Amara also attended her first wedding this month. Our family went to Toni and Dave's wedding in Escondido. It was in a beautiful outdoor setting. Amara loved seeing the wind chimes that were hung on a large oak tree and the lights that twinkled at night. She was also the star of the party (other than the bride of course!) and by far, the youngest guest.