8 month beach baby!

i'll say it every month, but seriously guys, 8 months is where it's at! this gal is so much fun these days. she's starting to show her personality and i do believe it's 100% cheese ball!

we got home from the beach a couple days ago and have been attempting to settle back into our routine here. penny has one of her front teeth coming in and it's currently causing some serious sleep disturbances around these parts. just poke through already you pesky tooth!

on a happier note though, penny absolutely loved the beach! she splashed in the ocean, felt the breeze in her wispy hair, and even chowed down on some sand. there is no stopping a baby with a taste for the crunchy stuff! grossed me the heck out, but what are ya gonna do...

here's a little recap of our days by the sea. i'm pretty sure waking up and going to sleep to the sound of the waves is the definition of happiness!

and a complete side note, penny is currently entered in the gerber baby photo search. if you think she's got what it takes, you can vote for her HERE. she can win $10,000 towards a college fund, and that's just peachy if you ask me. voting goes until the 24th of sept. and you can vote everyday. thanks friends!