Month 9

This month has gone by so quickly, but then again, time flies when you're having fun (and boy am I having fun!).

Trying to get in the kitchen

I perfected my crawl, and I move so quickly that sometimes it is difficult for Mommy to catch me when I'm trying to get into trouble. A lot of times, though, I start laughing halfway to my destination, so my parents know they need to move fast to catch me. One of my favorite off limit spots is the dog's water bowl. It is just so much fun to splash around! I also, really like going into my room and pulling all of my books off the book shelf. I keep telling them in my adorable baby babble that I'm just trying to decide which book I want Mommy to read to me at bed time!

Water Bowl Fun!

Picking out my favorite books

I'm also working on standing on my own. I can walk with the assistance of my walker toy and mommy or daddy's fingers, but I've only stood on my own for a few seconds at a time. I know that I'll figure it out soon, though. I really want to take my first steps for daddy before he deploys!

Daddy & I must have seen something very interesting on the TV.

I absolutely LOVE playing with my puppy, Luna. I always take her toys and try to get her to play with me. She runs down the hallway when Mommy & Daddy throw her toys, so I'm figuring out how to do that, too. I climb all over her, and pet her, and sometimes pull on her fur, but she lets me and I'm learning how to pet her correctly so I don't hurt her.

I got the toy!

Here, Luna, now take it back.

I had my 9 month appointment a little early because of some digestive issues, so here are my measurements. I'm in the 77% for length at 29 inches, 81% for weight at 22.5 lbs, and 91% for head circumference at 18.5 inches. I'm definitely starting to trim up with all the moving I'm doing... I'm still pretty chunky, but I don't think I'll be that way for too much longer.

9 months old!

I'm starting to really enjoy eating solid foods. My favorite meals are green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, and pears, while I'm not really a fan of asparagus or hummus. I haven't really been introduced to meats just yet, but I have had some small tastes of kalua pork and chicken on a stick. Mommy & Daddy wanted to wait until my digestive issues started working themselves out, and it looks like I'll be trying some more this month!

Trying some Kalua Pork at the Islands Festival.

We went to the Micronesian Islands Festival as well. It was a lot of fun walking around all the different vendors and seeing the artwork. There was wood carving, carabao rides (I didn't ride one THIS time), and a mosaic artist that was really neat. I especially enjoyed helping mommy hold the umbrella.

I love hanging out with Mommy!

I now have THREE teeth! You can really see them when I smile, too. Teething is definitely no fun, so I can't wait to get all of them and be done with it.

This upcoming month should be a lot of fun! We have a family photo session, Halloween, and lots of play time with Daddy before he leaves. Until next time, I hope you all have a great month!