9 month-aversary

First off, I know we are just a week shy of the little girl turning 10 months, but I have the pictures so I figure why not...she's still "technically" nine months old, so that's what we're going with. What can I say, the holidays came and went so fast I could hardly catch my breath. But they were wonderful, however that's another post in itself. So, first things first.

My sweet baby girl. You are now (and have been for awhile) 9 months old. At your doctor appointment you weighed 20 lbs and you are just shy of 30 inches long! That puts you in the 90% for your height and 80% for weight. Now that you are crawling so much, you're starting to lose some of those baby rolls. This makes me a little sad just because I think those little chubby legs are so adorable!! You are still in size 3 diapers and 12 month clothes. You sleep like a champ and have become more consistent with your nap-time routine. As I've said before, you are the happiest baby, just spreading joy wherever you go. Something about that big old smile you give just melts the heart of anyone who sees it.


December was such a big month for you. You have picked up a bunch of new "words" including my favorite, mama. Not only are you crawling here there and everywhere in-between but you are pulling up on anything so you can to get yourself into a standing position and "cruise" the furniture. My guess is walking won't be too far off. You're into EVERYTHING and quite the curious little thing. But you are kind and good natured and hardly ever fuss. Even when you are sick. You got your first cold and infection (eye) this month, but came through it just fine and other than the fact that you didn't look very good, I would have never known you were sick. Like I said...always a happy girl.

We were so excited to celebrate your first Christmas. We had your Grams and Papa's here along with Aunt Jes and soon-to-be Uncle Charles. You of course got spoiled and loved on, and made out pretty good when it came to new toys and clothes. We all just couldn't love you anymore.


Some of your favorite things to do are play peek-a-boo, "read" books, listen to mama sing silly songs, crawl after Bella (our family pooch), go for walks/runs outside in the stroller, listen to yourself talk, and most of all play with your brothers. It doesn't matter if they are playing with you or not, if you're in the same room as them, you couldn't be happier. I can feel how much you adore them when I see you smile at them and it melts my heart. For now they are more than happy to have their little sister tag along, but my guess is that you better soak it up because they won't feel this way forever.

Giving big hugs to your big brother

You are just growing so fast. It's hard to believe in a few short months we will be celebrating your first birthday. You are such a blessing to us. I love you little girl, more than you could ever know.
With that I will wrap this up. 10 months will be here pretty soon, lets hope I can get it together and get that posted a little earlier than this one!