
Sweet Marissa is 9 months old! She has started saying "da da" and has even said "ma ma" a couple of times.... probably by accident, but I'll take it even so! She enjoys cheerios with a passion and has tried some table food. She STILL doesn't have any teeth, so I'm too chicken to let her try too much! I've found that she can roll over EASILY if she really wants something that is just out of her reach. This proves my "she could do it, but doesn't have to" theory.
Luke continues to be an awesome big brother. They play a screaming game where he makes a high pitched squeal, and Marissa imitates. It's one of those "cute for 10 seconds" things.... then it gives you a headache! He loves to tell her "It's ok" when she cries, and sometimes it helps. He also loves to be in her face, and I think that Marissa is one who enjoys her personal space because it never lasts long.
These are great kids, let me tell you! They are easy going and are easy to take places.... and we do go places! They spent a couple of days with Grandma and Papa Ellis in June while Daddy was Best Man in a wedding.... they've been to Aunt Jackie & Uncle Bill's for a day of swimming.... they've had a good summer so far!

I love this face!!