at 8 months ruby

 :: loves to give kisses ::

:: but never gives just one, and gives them by bobbing back and forth to your face saying "mm-ahh" for each one ::

:: said her very first word, and says it all the time: "uh oh" ::

:: loves to stand and crawls from furniture to more furniture just to pull herself up and stand ::

:: is sleeping a bit longer at night, and starting to get used to her crib ::

:: is a little more reserved with smiling at strangers than she used to be ::

:: would choose to spend an entire day being held and cuddled if possible ::

:: has so much love for her brother and follows him everywhere ::

:: is really getting into playing with toys ::

:: eats more solids but chooses bread over fruits and vegetables every time ::

:: is still a very passionate clapper and will clap when she hears anyone say "yay!" ::

:: sways back and forth when she hears music::

:: waves hello ::

:: holds a lock of her hair while she sleeps ::

and one more photo, not a super happy one, but a big-eyed, big-cheeked ruby channeling the classic old fashioned baby look: