6-9 Months

I know it has been a really really long time, but here is what you have missed...

On Mother's Day, right before Sage turned 6 months old, she stood up for the first time. This was the start of new adventures for her... walking along the furniture as well as crawling all over.

At 6 months...
Sage loves the park and the swing...

One of her favorite places to hang out is at the front door with Kaya. They just sit or stand there forever talking away or looking outside at what is going on...

Not sure if you can really tell in this picture, but Sage's nose and upper lip are so red from her first cold...

Sage started swim class in June (she is now on her 4th month and loves it!)...

This picture is so funny! If we don't put the tray on she always puts her leg up like she is totally chillin out. She is our little relaxed baby :)

Father's Day (7 months)...

For the 4th of July we went to the Sacramento River Cats Game. Actually we were there to root for the (Giants AAA) Fresno Grizzlies! It was so much fun having lawn seats ($7!!!) making it really easy to stay for 5 hours! We arrived early to get a good spot and then stayed after to see the fireworks show. Sage enjoyed every bit of it and we even received a few compliments on how good she was from strangers :)

Marley has finally warmed up to Sage. For the longest time he was so afraid of her. Here they are playing ball for the first time...

At 8 months...

Family Camping...

It went very well and Sage had tons of fun. I would just say that it was not vacation or relaxation time. It seemed to be more work than at home, but well worth it! The only real negative was Sage getting her first diaper rash from wearing disposables :(

This is one of the funniest pictures. I think this is the only picture we have of Sage sticking her tongue out...

This next picture has a little story. So James forgot a hat for camping and we stopped at my Dad's before heading out. My Dad doesn't wear hats and he only had two to choose from. James picked the one that says Firestone Racing that must be from the 80's. So in this picture Sage is wearing a Tijuana, Baja Mexico t-shirt that was mine in the 80's and the hat that was my Dad's. I think it is the coolest thing...

The Whole Gang...


Mischievous Sage...

Somehow she found a way to get behind this tall table without knocking it over. I can tell you that it has now been moved away.

Here she is as happy as can be that she learned how to take off her diaper cover. I shouldn't even mention this because it will probably happen if I do, but she has not learned to take off her cloth diaper and smeared anything anywhere. I have heard some stories of kids doing this and I hope it doesn't happen to me. Gross!

When I thought that she wasn't smart/strong enough to open the lotion bottle, she did...

Most recently she has discovered the toilet paper...

Sage was so excited to meet her Great Grandparents from Chicago. Here she is with Nanny helping her walk at the park...

Cassidy also made the trip out to visit. Here she is so sweet giving Sage a hug...

Donovan pushing Sage on the little car...

Sage also met her Great Aunt Sara...

And Great Uncle Rich...

The latest pictures of Sage at 9 months...

These days we keep busy by going to swim class, library storytime, the zoo, walks to the park, and other various community activities. Sometimes life is stressful and on the go, but I try to always slow down and just sit, play, and take in all the moments we have together. Sage is such a wonderful baby and I feel so honored to be her Mother. It is hard to imagine that Sage will be turning 1 year soon. The time goes by so fast and I feel like she will be 5... 10... 15... before you know it :) Until next time...