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10 Months Old

Our big 10 month old girl is finally getting her first tooth. We've had a few rough nights, but Lauren is pulling through like a champ. It looks like her two front bottom teeth will making their appearance soon. She'll be eating Mexican food before we know it. She is also getting better at standing on her own. Once she gets her balance she can stand up for about 15-20 seconds. She walks all over the living room with her Hippo walker, and she loves a good game of chase with Mom or Dad.

Will and Lauren's playtime got a little out of hand

I know it looks like I'm knocking Will off, I was really trying to save him

Let us out! We'll be good

Will-the comedian

Cousin Ashton and Lauren at the Houston Zoo

Ashton came to visit us in Houston for a week, and we had a great time. We went to the Zoo, NASA, the mall, and we got our nails done. Lauren didn't even mind missing a few naps.

The Reeds have been Simpsonized...

Baby Lauren

Mom

Dad & Kirby

9 Months old!

Lauren turned 9 months old on July 6. She is a 15 lbs and 1 oz little daredevil. She loves keeping us on our toes, and showing off new tricks. She is pulling up on everything and starting to cruise around the furniture. Her latest move is trying to let go and stand on her own, but this is not perfected enough to be included in her regular routine. The other day she waved bye-bye to all her friends from playgroup, and Mommy couldn't wait to call Daddy and tell him the news.

Little Miss Firecracker

Celebrating the 4th of July with friends!
Hey, why am I the only one without a ball?

First Haircut

Aunt Marleah gave Lauren her first haircut, and we must say she looks like a little Movie Star. It will be in pig tails and pony tails before we know it. Here are some before and after pictures of our little girly girl.

after

waving to her adoring fans!

just a little off the top

before (side view)

before

Beach Babe

Lauren may have her daddy's fair skin, but she is definitely a beach baby! I guess that mean we will have to stock up on sunscreen. We went to the beach in Galvaston with Uncle Rob, Aunt Marleah and cousin Maia, and we can't wait to go back. The girls were really cute in their matching striped bathing suits, and they loved playing in the ocean and on the beach. Lauren acquired a taste for salt water and she would stick her tongue out when the waves would splash. She also loved playing in the sand and getting dirty, which made for some really cute pictures.

Cousin Maia loves playing in the sand

The Reed Girls!

Uncle Rob, Aunt Marleah and sweet cousin Maia

Eight is Great!

I am eight months old, and Mom and Dad can hardly believe it. I crawled for the first time on Mother's Day and life hasn't been the same ever since. I am really fast and quite sneaky too, so Mom and Dad can't take there eyes off me. I can also pull up and stand. Now that I can pull up in my crib, nap time is so much more fun. I'm not sure Mom agrees with me. I've got a few bump and bruises due to my adventures, but I always feel better after some comforting in my Mom or Dads arms.

Crawling can really wear a girl out

Mom and Dad lowered my crib after this picture was taken

Cousin Will's 1st birthday

Mom and Dad took me to Austin to celebrate my cousin Will's birthday. It was a weekend I will never forget. Aunt Holly planned a pool party, and Mimi bought me a new swimsuit for the big day. Will and I both got a little sunscreen in our eyes, but we handled ourselves with class and dignity. Will got to have a whole birthday cake all to himself and my Mom didn't give me any. What's up with that? I had the best time helping Will open his gifts. I hope Aunt Holly and Uncle Daniel didn't mind me being in all of Will's birthday pictures. I also got to catch up with my cousin Luke. He has a lot to look forward to in the next few months, so I imparted some of the wisdom I've gained in my 8 months of life.