Eight Months!

Samantha is now 8 months old! (Actually, 8.5 months, but hey, we're busy people...). Yet again, we wonder if things could possibly get any more fun with Sammy than they are right now. She is a very happy girl, and we always look forward to our time with her. She is also now a very vocal girl! Over this last month, she's moved from just making noises, to now making sounds that really sound like words. Of course, I am SURE that she's already got "Mama" down, but others might disagree...

Two big things have happened or are happening this month in Sam's life....First, after about four months of thinking she was teething anytime she was a little bit fussy, the elusive first teeth have finally appeared! We just discovered the tiny white caps (bottom front) the other day, and they are slowly making their way in. Second, sadly, this is the last week for our wonderful nanny Meg, who is moving to Alaska to pursue a writing career. This also means a big transition for all of us, as Samantha starts daycare on Capitol Hill on Monday. We look forward to all of the socialization she will be getting at her new "school," but there will certainly be growing pains as we enter this next phase with her.

Following are a few recent pictures of Samantha on the go -- at the M's game with Nani and Papa (Grandma and Grandpa Savage), playing horsey with Papa, riding in her spiffy new backpack with Paul, and playing in the front yard with Meg.