8 Months

"1 a.m.? No, I don't feel tired at all, Dad. Why do you ask?"

At nearly 8 months old, I'm finally mobile! Each day, I get a little bit better at crawling. It shouldn't be long before I'm pulling myself up -- I already like standing and "walking." Within the past month, I've gotten two teeth, with more promising to arrive soon. I love to sleep with my Pooh bear and Bunny, and the night isn't complete without my fishy hat. If I'm not wearing it, I want to be holding it.

I still don't speak any real words, but I do something even better: I kiss Daddy and Mommy and Auntie Liz to let them know I love them. 

Three generations: Mommy, Catie Jean and Grandma. 

All I need now is a beer, a remote and a football game.

Meeting Uncle Roger for the first time. He's silly!

Catie took her first road trip to visit friends Anna and Rebecca in North Carolina.

Another visit from Great Grandpa -- he always makes Catie laugh.

The Little Leopard snuggles with Great Grandma.

Friends Cathy and Scotty came over for lunch. Scotty always makes Catie giggle.

All these visits sure can tire a kid out!

"Drop and give me twenty!" Catie working on crawling.

Created by Catie's Daddy, with artistic input (backseat editing) from Catie's Mommy.