8 months and then some

Life has been a little hectic around here lately. The kids and I came down with the flu within a one week period, Liv went with Lanie to Brown county for an overnight trip, we had Nate's birthday, softball and football season have started, Liv went to a youth conference, wrapping up our last couple weeks of school, enjoying some warmer weather, started spring cleaning, and of course Miss Maddy turned 8 months last Friday. So here are some pics of all of the above.

8 months old (she won't leave the board alone any longer)

Daddy and Livy bought this dress for her last week at the hunting store. They insisted she wear it for this pic.

weighs 18 lbs, getting up on all fours, starting to mimic facial expressions, experienced first time of being sick, loves being read to, moved out of her infant car seat to a big girl car seat (my back is relieved), gives kisses

Livy was a big help to Jeff when I was down with the flu.

Josh was a big help taking care of his baby sister when she had the flu.

Livy at her sping concert.

Having some game time with mom

Boys finding bugs outside.

Nate going to the hunting store with dad.

Finally, we can play outside!

Time to bring out the bows.

Nate wanted to go to the zoo for his birthday. It was a beautiful day.

Liv touching a shark.

At the butterfly garden.

Momma and her kiddos.

Maddy checking out the flamingo.

Livy was excited she got to hold this bird.

Josh with the flamingos.

What do you think Nate wanted to see first? Of course the penguins!

Look mom! I see the....

lemurs! The second animal he wanted to see.

Livy with the group of girls she went with from church to enjoy the Believe conference. They had a blast and are already talking about going back next year.

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