Emerson at 9 months!

having fun with mommy

if you're happy and you know it!

Beautiful little Emmie

giggling at the "tickle monster"

* weight- 16 lbs 14 oz (20th percentile)
* length- 27 3/4 (60th percentile)
* head- 17 1/4 (35th percentile)
* FIRST WORD- "da-da-da-da-da"
* no teeth yet
* wears 6-12 month clothes
* not much hair but it's finally starting to come in (blond with a little strawberry tint)
* waves bye-bye using her whole arm:)
* loves to eat and is great at eating finger foods
* sleeps from about 8:00pm- 7:00am
* usually wakes up once in the middle of the night
* loves to climb
* bounces up and down and "dances" to music
* has the brightest shining smile you've ever seen and girliest giggles and belly laughs
* is very serious when she first meets strangers and may stare them up and down- give her a few minutes and she'll climb all over you!
* likes to be chased and can crawl FAST when being chased
* likes to push balls back and forth
* loves to start her day by hanging out and playing in her brother's crib
* mommy's girl
* loves to swing in her new backyard swing
* she is our talker- she babbles and squeals and will imitate our squeals then laugh hysterically
* cruises with ease and starting to walk independently with a walking toy
* gives high 5's, and is just starting to clap
* likes to use a pacifier occasionally but doesn't need it
* will reach to hold Blake's hand during breakfast (can melt your heart!)

We love you, Emerson. You light up our life!