9 Months Old!!!

I'm 9 months old!!! When Mommy and Daddy woke to wish me a happy 9 months, they sure were surprised to see me standing with a big smile on my face! (No, Mommy does not sleep with her camera by her bedside...Daddy was nice enough to grab it for her! haha!)

I pretty much try and pull up on everything I can get my hands on. I've been doing a great job at pulling to my knees, so they were very surprised to see I had made it all the way to my feet!!!

I've pretty much mastered crawling. I'm fast...very fast! When Mommy and Daddy are in another room, they are sure to keep an ear out for me. When they hear me start to breath really hard with excitement, and my hands patting quickly on the floor, they know they need to move quick. This is a sure sign I am heading for something that I should NOT be crawling to...and I usually have a big smile on my face as I am doing it!!! (I love the remote control, computer scanner, computer chair, Daddy's work bag, Daddy's belt, phone, touch lamp, and DVD's. Basically, anything that's not a toy of mine!)

There is not one thing about being changed that I enjoy! I cry through the entire process. And if that's not enough to get Mommy and Daddy to stop...I add a squirm to the cry!!! Mommy and Daddy were some what OK with this since they only have to do it two times a day, however, I've now decided I hate my diaper being changed as well. And we all know that happens WAY MORE than two times a day!!!

My two teeth are really starting to show! Mommy and Daddy think it adds a nice touch to my already precious smile! However, I've yet to want to use my teeth. Puffs/Cheerios are the only solid foods I eat right now. Mommy will try to slip some banana in a bite of my baby food, but I reach right in my mouth, take out the banana, and continue enjoying the rest of the food. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it soon!!! Especially since I have a new high chair to hang out in while I practice. (Now that I'm on the move, my Bumbo just didn't cut it anymore!)

I'm constantly practicing my waving! Just this morning I was waving, but then I caught a glimpse of my hand moving, stared at it for a second, and then put it in my mouth!!! So I'm easily distracted :)

Mommy and Daddy are SO proud of my accomplishment this past month! They love that I am so curious! They love that I love to explore! They love that I'm starting to express that there are things I like, and things I don't like! They love that I love to roll on the floor and wrestle with them! And that I love music! I'm no longer the little baby that couldn't lift his own head. As sad as they are that it seems I'm growing so quickly, they are enjoying each second that they get to watch me become my own!

We love you Eric!
(I'll update your weight once you have your 9 month Dr. appointment)

Love Hurts!

Sometimes I love my toys soooo much...that I just don't know how to contain myself!!!

P.S. Last week I learned how to wave. I do a lot of practicing during the day (as you can see at the end of the video) and it's paid off!...I've successfully waved goodbye 2 times now!

Raise Them Like You Just Don't Care!

I finally did it! Every night when Mommy and Daddy go to sleep, they always give a quick peek to make sure I'm OK. They will never forget the day they checked on me and, for the first time, I was in a different position from when they put me down. Or the time I was in the complete opposite direction. Nor will they forget the first time I was rolled to my side. And especially not the time I was rolled on my stomach (face down!) And now...they will never forget the time they walked in and found my bottom in the air!

Mommy's all time favorite thing is when she sees a baby sleeping with their bums raised high. She has secretly been hoping that one night, as she checked on me as she went to bed, that she'd find mine sky high. On Monday night (July 27th) , I did my Mommy proud! Mommy gave a quick peek and got SO EXCITED that she just had to call Daddy in! And of course get her camera out!

She just thinks it's the cutest thing ever! Then again...I can't really do much without her (and Daddy) thinking it's the cutest thing ever! Boy is it easy being a baby!!!

Choo-Choo Soul Dance Moves!!!

Choo-Choo Soul "beatbox" is my favorite!!! Mommy and Daddy have it recorded, and just about every night they ask me if I want to go to music class and they play it for me! It's 3 min. long and I love every minute of it! I usually sit very still and pay close attention, with the occasional wave of my arms of excitement.

Well, on Sunday night (July 19th), for the very first time I decided I wanted to dance to it! Mommy and Daddy caught the very tail end of it on video! (but then I got shy and stopped once I noticed they saw me!!!)

Mommy and Daddy tell me I surprise them each and every day with the new things I learn! Now, when they clap their hands and tell me to dance, I love to show off my moves!

All I Want For Christmas Are My Two Front Teeth!

Christmas came early this year...

Tonight (July 17th) Mommy caught a glimpse in my mouth (99.9% of the time my tongue is in the way) and noticed my bottom right tooth is coming in as well!

My first tooth! And...I'm crawling!!!

My First Tooth!!!

On Monday (July 13th...I'm just under 8 1/2 months) Mommy noticed my very first tooth break through! It's my bottom left one!

They had a feeling something was coming since this has become my new way of eating! I love to chew on my spoon after each bite!!! Yes, that is Lauren in the background saying she just hurt her favorite toe!

My First Crawl!!!

The two weeks we were in Florida everyone was helping me practice my crawling, but I just couldn't get the hang of it. I'd get in the position, think about going, but then I'd chicken out and scoot back until I was sitting up again. Well, on Tuesday night (July 14th) we were at Gramie and Grampa's house and I decided to go for it! As of now, my pacifier is the ONLY thing that will get me moving. But Mommy and Daddy have a feeling that will change very shortly!

It's been a very big week for me! As always, Mommy and Daddy are very proud!!!

Boom Boom Pow!

Once again, it may take a while to post the pictures from our vacation. In the meantime, here's a little video for your viewing pleasure!!!

I give you...Lauren!

(Thank you American Idol for having the Black Eyed Peas on. I will forever be grateful to you for teaching Lauren her dance moves!!!)