Morgan's 10 month update

10 Months! My my! I am going to keep this update short and simple, A lot hasn't changed since last month! We are about to start making plans for Morgan's first birthday, I can't even believe I am saying those words, it still feels like just yesterday that we brought her home..

Big girl!!

You are 16lbs 8oz, 25.5 inches long

You have mastered the sippy cup and using a straw

You love to eat!

You can stand unassisted for a while

You are in 9m clothes

You love to play outside

You love to get into everything!

You hate diaper changes

"I never want her to think that the whole world revolves around her, but I want her to know, without a doubt, that my whole world does."

Tutu love!!

9 Month Update!

 I can't even believe I'm typing these words right now... 9...months...!!?? So much has changed in these last few weeks and slowly but surely Morgan is starting to be less and less of a baby and more of a.. human.. Well she's always been a human, you know what I mean! It's just crazy watching her personality come out more, I love it so much. She's starting to be so much more aware of her surroundings, she loves crawling all over the house and checking out everything! She even plays more independently now, that's bittersweet!  Okay enough with the dramatics and on to the update :)

Look at that little cutie!! She's rockin' her top knot from Moo Buggy & Amber teething necklace that I picked up locally at a store called Simple Cloth, the brand is Momma Goose.

New this month:

You are 15lbs 12 oz, 25.5 inches long

You have 0 teeth

You pull up on everything

You walk using your walker

You crawl SO fast

You're in 6 month clothes and a few 9 month outfits

You wake up a once at night to eat

You usually nap once a day, sometimes twice

You eat little bites of whatever we eat, you love pancakes!

You don't like baby food anymore, you'd rather feed yourself :)

You love to dance--> Super cute video of it

You love to chase after the dogs

You say "mama" "dada" and "baba", along with other gibberish! You're very vocal

...and what would our photo shoots be without some silly faces?! These might be my favorite part :)

What I'm doing Wednesday!

So I was tagged by my lovely mama friend Rachel (if you aren't following her blog, well... stop that nonsense and follow it)! So this tag came at a perfect time, today I decided a little photo shoot with miss Morgan was a long over due so we were just playing around in the living room and  I was practicing with my indoor lighting photography skills (or lack there of....) So that's what I am doing today with my sweet little one, here are some of the results:

How cute is she?! I know I'm a little biased because I'm her mother... but sometimes I can't even handle it! Or as some would say...."I can't even" ;)

Hahah she's pretty skeptical... ya?

If I could give one piece of advise to new moms, expecting moms and even people who just plan on having kids someday... take A LOT of pictures!! You will not regret it! Spam your Instagram, Facebook, Twitter! Whatever it is you use, or just keep them on your computer... either way, take them! I try to do a "photo shoot" type thing with Morgan at least monthly, plus I take pictures of her pretty much daily on my cellphone. I love being able to look back and see how much she has changed and grown and I cannot wait to show her all the pictures when she is older :) This goes for videos as well! I'm trying to be better about that myself, I've even been throwing around the idea of starting some sort of "vlog"... but we'll see! (yes? no? input is appreciated). So any who, that was kind of my "What am I doing Wednesday" with some advice! Hope you enjoyed, Thank you for tagging me and inspiring me to write this Rachel! You rock ;) <3

*Here's how photo shoots with a curious baby really go*

                                      

8 Month Update!

Holy smokes! I don't even know where the time is going anymore. This update is a little late due to the holidays and just being busy, but Morgan turned 8 months last month!! Can you believe it?? I definitely can't! So here is her update!

New this month:

• You are 15lbs, 25 inches long!
• Still no teeth!
• You can say "baba"
• You get around by army crawling
• You wave at yourself in the mirror
• You shake your head "no"
• You started pulling yourself up to stand against various items (couch, toys, boxes etc).
• You can get yourself into the sitting position without any help
• You love to try new foods off Mommy and Daddy's plate.
• You wake up a couple times a night to eat, but for the most part you have been sleeping well.

Morgan Raelynn we love you so much, watching you grow up is so fun!  Even though it's going by fast, I am cherishing every moment I have with you. I know some day you won't wake up in the middle of the night for snuggles and as much as I miss my sleep sometimes, I know i'm going to miss that more.  xoxo

You trying to crawl!

Look how mobile and independent you are! :)

Favorite Instagram Shops!

Hey guys! So today I just wanted to talk about some of my favorite shops on Instagram! I think it is so cool that these Mama's are able to put their talent out there and make awesome products for the rest of us and our babes!

1. Heart of Hazel- Adorable head bands and turbans! I have this one for Morgan and we always get compliments when she wears it.
2. Freshly Picked- We all know about the ADORABLE and perfect moccs, but check out their shop for awesome carry-all bags and even some apparel :) We were lucky enough to win and contest on Instagram for a pair of free moccs- The neon pink ones. They compliment every outfit of Morgan's and I can't wait to get her next pair!
3.WiseBirdsCo- Baby leggings and Bloomers are all the rage! I love all the unique patterns she has and they are wonderful quality! I have the ones pictured for Morgan, and it was a sad sad day in our house when I had to pack them up (they know longer fit). I will  be hanging onto them for baby number 2 though!
4. Moo Buggy- Among many items that she makes, (leggings, bibs, turbans, etc)  I have got to say these suck pads are a huge lifesaver! If you are a baby wearer, they are a must! I especially support her shop because she is local and its great to buy local and support small shops! :)
5. Pippa and Ollie- Last but not least, these awesome little teethers! Morgan goes crazy for this thing. I was lucky enough to also win this item in the same give away with the moccs, but I will definitely be getting more since the teething has only just begun!

 Thank you all so much for reading and please check out all these shops if you see something you like here! xoxo

7 Month Update!

So here we are again, another month has gone by. You are getting to be such a smart little cookie. We just celebrated your first halloween, and I took you trick or treating with some friends, you wore a pumpkin costume and everyone commented about how cute you were!! Unfortunately dad was away at training and missed it, but we took lots of pictures for him! He was away for 3 weeks and it was clear you missed him a lot!! You even started saying "dadada", then a after a couple weeks and some serious practicing, you said "ma ma". It amazes us how much you are learning in a short amount of time.  We are so excited to have our first Thanksgiving and Christmas with you and love you so very much Morgan! xoxo

New this month:

• You are sitting up unassisted
• You are 13 lbs, 10 oz and 24 inches long
• You say "dada" and "mama" 
• You started clapping your hands
• You are still teething, or rather, showing signs of it- no teeth yet!
• You wake up a few times at night for a bottle
• You've officially mastered the army crawl, and you are quick!
• You love your furrbrothers and laugh when they are playing by you!
• I started giving you some baby food, and you love it!

Outtakes:

Baby Carrier Review!

Hey there! So I don't know about you, but I just LOVE baby wearing. Being able to be hands free and have Morgan snuggled up to me is so helpful for the both of us! I decided I'd write a little review on the two different carriers I have tried, the Ergobaby and the Moby Wrap! Hope you find this helpful.

Ergobaby

• You can wear baby on your front, back and hip positions
• For babies 7-45 lbs. (7-12lbs use infant insert, sold separately.
• Comes in several different colors/patterns
• Prices range from 119.00-149.99
• Made out of cotton and is machine washable
• Has a cover to put over top of babies head incase of rain/cold weather
• You can buy at Target, Babies 'R Us and also online(be careful for fakes)
• Straps are adjustable so you can get the perfect fit
• Great for bring your baby for walks or to the grocery store and remaining hands-free!

Moby Wrap

• You can wear your baby on your front and your hip.
• For babies 8-35bs
• Available in several different colors and some have designs to indicate the center.
• Prices range from 39.99- 45.99
• Made from all natural cotton and is machine washable
• Available at Target, Walmart, Babies 'R Us and online.

So I've personally tried both of these carriers and I like them a lot! For me, the Moby Wrap is more ideal to use around the house. I found the long fabric to be tricky to get on while we were out and about, and it was the middle of summer when I had Morgan, so we would both get really hot when I wore her in it outside of my home. Now that she is bigger, I do notice the wrap itself will stretch out a bit when I carry her for longer amounts of time. So overall, I would recommend this to be used during the newborn stage.

As for the Ergobaby, I find this very helpful for when I go out and run errands. I love how easy it is to put on and she seems very comfortable in it. I would recommend this carrier to anyone who wants to start baby wearing! I know I will get a lot of use out of this because I love doing things outdoors and having Morgan in the Ergobaby will make our outings a lot easier.

I hope this review was helpful! Comment below and tell me any experience you have with these carriers or other ones. Thank you for reading! xoxo