Today

Today Parker and I...

did laundry

played the piano (he is currently obsessed with this)

went to the playground

first time on the slide (he wasn't alone! my toes are peeking out above his 17.6 in head!)

watched "Praise Baby" (another obsession)



and napped (or at least Parker did!)

Parker also ate breakfast (yogurt), a snack (Puffs) and dinner (steamed yellow peppers); took several tours of the house; read some books; looked out the window; played with his favorite ball; went for a walk with Darcy; helped me return an email; and visited with Mimi and Oscar. By the time Keith got home he was ready for a bath, bottle and bed! What a busy day with my little man!

9 Months!

My baby is 9 months (and a few days now) old! We saw Dr. Long today for Parker's 9 month check up and P got a great report. He is growing steadily and developing perfectly. He's in the 25th percentile for height (27.5 in), weight (19 lbs, 5 oz) and head circumference (17.6 in). Our pediatrician gives us an age appropriate handout at each well visit with basic information and tips. This handout says, "9 month olds have a lot of energy and it requires a lot of energy to take care of them." Um, no kidding! ;)

In the past month, Parker, you...
*started crawling (first backwards and then forwards)
*started pulling up
*started wanting to stand more and more
*try to move one foot in front of the other when standing
*learned to clap and give high fives
*got 2 bottom teeth
*ate yogurt and Cheerios for the first time
*fell asleep sitting up in your crib
*started clicking your tongue
*discovered Darcy's toys
*are entertained by the doorstops
*know what "no" means and think it is funny when we tell you "no" (we're in trouble!)

You love banging things together and you flinch every time right before the loud noise. Your favorite toys are balls and anything that plays music. You really like your Praise Baby DVD. When lying on your back your legs are usually in motion and Keith and I joke that you're going for a run. You are always on the move. You really like crawling into the foyer and looking out of the windows next to the door. You also "talk" a lot (and loudly) in the foyer first thing in the morning, kind of like you're saying "Good morning, world!"

Our photo shoot this month was a little more of a challenge, but we still managed to get a couple of shots with the giraffe for size comparison.

We love you, buddy!

Two of my favorites!

My boys

Look who's finally eating!

Prunes... yummmm!

Parker's First Christmas

in pictures...

Miracle on Music Row

EmmyLou Harris has a dog rescue organization, Bonaparte's Retreat, and last Saturday was the third annual Miracle on Music Row in support of the rescue. There was a pet parade, food trucks, music and silent auction. Aimee volunteers with Bonaparte's Retreat and she was in the parade with "Stevie." Keith and I took Parker and Darcy for a couple of hours. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.