Ava Rosemary is 8 months old!

I just can't believe it - the little darling is already 8 months old! She is growing too fast and we absolutely love and adore her. She brings a balance and joy to this home and she fits right in. I can't imagine my life without her and all of us are so very taken with her - even Jasmine who is always wanting to love on her. She really is a great big sister - a tough daughter but an amazing sister - I'll take it.Ava is right on track for development and is doing great! Here are some of Ava's highlights:
Ava is still nursing and also eating solid food like a champion - we have found she isn't a fan of peas or carrots but we are still trying!
Ava has begun pushing herself onto her knees and rocking back and forth in preparation for crawling.
Ava does not yet have any teeth and there aren't any signs of them either.
Ava has become very chatty and can say dada and baba and awa.
She is quite the giggler and I can get her to laugh and giggle when I kiss her neck or nuzzle my nose into her side.
She loves her family and we are rewarded by her wet kisses and she pulls our faces to her open mouth.
She has a great smile.
Ava still has blue eyes and the Doc thinks they will stay that way.
She can hold her own bottle and put her pacifier into her own mouth should she need it.
She is a great sleeper, still taking 2 two hour naps a day and goes to bed at 9 PM to wake at 8 AM the next day.
She loves music and tries to dance when she hears it.
She is an all around sweet and tender child.