Emma: Nine Months

Nine months. Three quarters of the way done with her first year. Almost one. Where in the heck has the time gone?

I often find myself just staring at her. Staring at her wondering how she got to be so big. Yes, I realize I have MANY years to wonder how she got so big. But she no longer looks like this little baby, she looks more and more like a little toddler. I could just watch her explore, play and wonder.

These pictures my mom took are the first ones that I truly thought how big she looked

This month, like last, has been busy. Where did April go? Emma's keeping us on our toes (which she probably will our entire life) and challenging us to see if we will say no to whatever she is doing. She knows what she can and can't get into, but still will look back to see if we are watching and shoots us a little grin. What. A. Stinker.

Not too much has changed drastically from last month to this. She does now have four teeth! She cut three in six days last month and has two more top ones that should be through in the next week or so. Emma seems to be cutting these ones easier than her first four. Thank goodness. Emma plays peek-a-boo when pulling herself up on something. It is actually quite funny because it looks like she is doing little squats. Speaking of funny, Emma finds Matt hilarious. No one can make her laugh as hard or for as long more than what Matt can. It is the best sound and sweetest thing.

We are loving the nice weather and are trying to get out as much as possible. She's been going on walks and to the park with my mom during the day and we have been going on walks after work. She just lounges back and enjoys the scenery.

Emma enjoyed (no shots!) her nine month doctor's appointment this week. As always, blessed to leave that place with a healthy and happy girl. She's weighing in at 19 pounds 1 ounce (64th percentile) and is 29 inches (94th percentile). Next appointment: her one year! :(

She doesn't know this yet, but this will be a future chore.