So, yes, I like my toys...especially kicking my soccer ball around while Mommy or Daddy walks with me....
and of course, there is my ball pit and my car carrier that I always enjoy playing with, but....
since I can get myself around a room so much faster now...I like trying new things like pulling all my jackets and bags off the wall ....
and, it doesn't matter where I am , there is always something to get into! On this day, Daddy's shoes were a lot of fun! 
Hello! I finally got my new carseat! It is so much bigger...I have more room to move around in this one. Of course, Daddy did all of his research to find out which seats are safest and this was one of the best out there (thanks Daddy!). It was also recommended to us by Aunt Sue and Aunt Mickey, so thanks to them as well! I will probably be in this one until I am somewhere around 4 years old...so I guess I better get used to it!
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been a litle under the weather. I got a cold and then I passed it on to Mommy and Daddy! So we have all been a little sick these past several days. Mommy and Daddy joined a new a gym and when they go to work out, I go to the daycare at the gym. This place is beautiful, lots of toys and other kids to play with and some really nice ladies that babysit me. I guess I am not used to being around so many other kids all the time and I probably just caught what one of them had...no biggie. Mommy says it can be a good thing because it helps me build up my immune system-I guess I will understand that some day. So we will get back to taking pictures, and more posts this week.
Ok, so here are the stats from my 9 month check-up with Dr. Harrell:
Well, I have been busy growing up in the past month! Here is the update I promised you....
I guess this picture says it all. I am walking now with help. In fact, whenever someone picks me up I always reach back for the floor because all I want to do is cruise around! I love to stand by couches, or my new activity table. I know how to sit up from a laying down position and.....THIS JUST IN, TODAY, ON MY BIRTHDAY, I PULLED MYSELF UP INTO A STANDING POSITION. Mom and Dad were shocked so I did it again for them to prove it was not just a fluke. Dad says this means the mattress get dropped...whatever that means!
So now I have both bottom teeth and 1 top one fully in, and the other one is making it's way down. I am eating a lot of table foods now, not just the pureed stuff. I snack on cheese, avocado, banana, carrots and broccoli, cheerios, pancakes and whatever Mom and Dad might be having for that meal too. Of course, we still avoid any foods that have soy, eggs or peanuts in them. I can feed myself (with my hands) really well and I prefer that. Mommy calls me "Mr. Independent"
And last but not least, I moved into my own bathroom and my own tub. Howard-the duck tub that I had been bathing in- is not big enough anymore for me and all my toys. In this pic, I am helping Dad fill the tub for my evening soak.
Me and cousin Eva. She kept asking Mommy if she could hold me. I gues you could say she likes me!
More cousins and Eva's brother and sister...Joey and Cindy
Me and my Godmother-Aunt Liz. Mom and Dad left to go shopping for a while and when nobody else could get me to take a nap...good 'ol Aunt Liz got me to relax and go to sleep!
One of my many gifts...the Vtech Driver from my cousins Anna and Nathan 
This was a cool gift! Aunt Sue made a blanket which also folds up into a pillow but it has the ND logo on it! That Aunt Sue can make anything!
Christmas morning came early. I was up and ready to go at 6am. I snuggled with Mom on the couch a bit before getting to the good stuff...
Some pretty good stuff I raked in! Believe me, this is just a glimpse of what I got..there was so much more throughout the day but this was a good start! Thanks Santa!
The party started around 2pm. Here I am just relaxing with Grandma Mary and cousin Danny.
There is a story behind this...This is called the corn toss...I don't know that much about it except that we play this every year at Grandma Mary and Grandpa Ed's. Grandma has boxed frozen corn that we toss into a pot. Everyone takes a turn tossing the boxes in and the person who get the most in the pot, wins a prize.
This being my first year, I did not do so well, but I did enjoy playing with the corn and the pot!
A hug and a kiss from Lexi...
Whew, it was a long day of playing! We all needed a break so here Danny Lexi and I are just chilin' by the Christmas tree.
Later, Grandma Mary let me open one of my gifts (of course, I like the paper better). It was some new bath toys! So I used them in my bath on Christmas Eve.
Then Daddy and I settled down to read "The Night Before Christmas"...
and then I "had just settled down for a long winter's nap".....
Hi Everyone! We are back from our whirlwind Christmas trips to NJ and Chicago. I had so much fun but it is good to have some "me" time now too! I have lots of pictures and so much to tell you about my trip...more to come soon...
The Pink Pig is an Atlanta tradition that dates back to 1953...way before I was born! This was my first time getting to meet Priscilla the pig..... and here is the story of my first ride!
Addison and I waited in line for 2 hours! So here we are chillin' out for a bit.
Well, the 2 hours finally took their toll on me! I fell asleep so Mommy had to take a seat so I could catch some shut-eye.
We finally got in....and I was still asleep! Mommy was afraid I would miss seeing my first ride on Priscilla!
I did wake up part of the way through the ride (which lasted less than 2 minutes). Here we are after the ride-I'm still waking up.
And after the ride we met the Chick-Fil-A cow...I was still a little groggy so I just stared at him-not quite sure what to make of him!
Finally some time to relax! Mommy and I got all of the the shopping and shipping of Christmas presents done! The ladies at the UPS store know me by name at this point! But now I can play all day.....
..... and take walks outisde in the beautiful weather....
.....and play all day (in my short sleeves and bare feet!!)
Since Daddy has to work during the day, we spend our time together at night after dinner. I think we were just being silly in this picture. He always makes me laugh!
Daddy smiled for this picture and I decided to do my "soooo big!"
Hi! So I thought I would give you an update of what has been happening with me. First, I am almost completely weaned. I drink a formula bottle throughout the day except the last meal before bedtime (and I overheard that one will be going away before Christmas!). It was just one day Mommy offered it to me and I liked it, so we kept doing it. I guess I figured it was time. Besides, I like my solid food A LOT!
I am getting the idea that I will be feeding myself someday. This was the first time Mommy let me try to do it. I didn't get a lot into my mouth but I sure had fun playing with it on the tray!
I am tring all sorts of foods now. (Of course, I still stay away from anything with eggs, nuts or soy in them because of my allergies). I love these biscuits! I sat and chewed on this one for a while. I also like Puffs-but I'm not too sure about those Cheerios...
This picture if for 2 reasons. If you look real closely, you can see a tooth on the bottom right and the other one is making its entrance as well. I am also sooooooo close to crawling. This is me on my stomach making my way around. I usually end up going backwards...my arms are stronger than my legs right now but I can feel it...it's coming! Although Mommy keeps saying "no pressure" and I should just do it when I am ready!
And I still can't get enough of this ball pit!
So I opened this box that arrived from Toys R Us...and inside was a a bag full of balls...I was not sure what to do with them all!
So I thought about it overnight and the next day, I realized how much fun I could have with them.....and then...
That day....another box arrived and had this giant fire engine with more balls!
Look at me in my fire engine ball pit!
I really, really love it! A big thanks to my Uncle Dan, Aunt Alana and cousins Danny, Lexi and Brendan.
Mom said we had to "fluff" the tree. So here I am helping with that.
Oh, are you taking a picture of me? Make sure you get my good side!
This tree skirt is soft!
Whew, now that I am done with set-up I can watch my Game Day!
