Iris Ann Owens ↠ 8 Months Photo Shoot

I'll probably say this every month, but I'm pretty sure 7-8 months was the fastest month ever! In the past month, Iris started clapping at "yay" and "good job", pulls up on everything, laughs when several adults are laughing (cracks me up), started eating more solids, and has gotten so quick when assisted walking. She's in the 95th percentile for weight and head size and over 99th percentile for height! Never did I ever think I'd have such a long baby...I'm only 5'2"!

Iris loves being swung upside down, the wind (or Mom and Dad) blowing in her hair, and getting chased. Our little wild child is more gun by the minute...

It hit me as I was editing these photos last week, we're 2/3 of the way to the one year mark...so crazy! I cried when I realized that, of course. Soaking up every second I can with our sweet baby. 

♡ MALLORIE

Iris Ann Owens ↠ 7 Months Photo Shoot

Seven Months has been so much fun with Iris, I truly wish time could slow down a bit at this phase! She's growing so fast and learning so much, I love watching her face light up as she learns new things. Our girl is strong, brave, goofy, fearless (I'm in for a few heart attacks), inquisitive, and oh so sweet. This month, she cut a tooth, loves pointing at everything, started signing "more", rocks a bit to music, and has become a bit more independent. 

Iris is fast and on the move these days and it was making our monthly photos next to impossible! As soon as I'd lay her down, she would flip over and start crawling. Dave came in and did his tricks to help district her and make her giggle...love those photos below. I ended up taking the party outside and I'm so glad I did. These are my favorite photos of her yet! 

We can't see what eight months with Iris has in store for us!

♡ MALLORIE