9 Months

Weight: 16lbs 3oz (14%)
Height: 28.25 in (60%)

Likes: exploring, crawling, pulling up, her activity cube,being read too, cuddling, chasing the dogs, our Christmas tree, cords, the dog food, anything she knows she isn't suppose to have 

Dislikes: exactly the same as last month-being buckled in the car seat, changing.diaper or clothes, vacuum,strangers,tiny dogs, being overtired, and elevators, Santa

Hair: blonde and growing

Eyes: still blue 

Clothes: still 3-6 month, 6 month sleepers and 6 month carters

Diapers: size 2, just order size 3

Milestones: She is crawling everywhere and pulling up on everything, She was traditionally crawling and then when we were at my moms house she kept slipping on the tile so she discovered crawling with her right foot up and now she crawls like that everywhere. she is getting quicker and is starting to get into trouble. She can pull herself to standing on just about anything. She also says mama all the time and occasionally will say dada. She also says yum. She loves when you read to her and just smiles the whole time. She will babble for hours, very talkative just like her mama. She still laughs when you say no and right before she is getting in trouble she will look back at me and then continue with her mission. She is getting better at her pincer but its not quite there. She signs milk. She is a true diva and when she does not get her way throws her self back and screams.She is a lot of interactive with her peers and friends.We also celebrated her first thanksgiving and went on a roadtrip to Dallas.

Eating: She really just nurses whenever she feels like it typically its a short 2 min snack and she is back to play. She takes at least 2 4oz feeds when I work but sometimes will take a 3rd feed. Breast milk is still her main source of nutrition. She still loves to eat and really enjoyed thanksgiving and Christmas meals. She is eating more and still not very picky.  She enjoys some of the baby squeezables and baby mum mums. She feeds herself really well with both her hands and a spoon. She can also use a sippy cup pretty well. She also loves baby puffs.

Sleeping: Cosleeping is what is working for us. She has been rough for the last couple of weeks, waking up 3-5 times a night and just crying but we are almost through this lately wonder week and hope she starts to sleep better. She is consistently taking 2 naps that are 1-2 hours. She typically goes to bed around 7/8ish and wakes up between 7-9 depending on how well she sleep.

We also made 3 attempts to get a good santa picture!!!

Try 1: All Star Family Grill - She actually did pretty well. She cried then looked at him and then cried some more. 

Try 2: Bass Pro Shop Santa with Taylor and Ellie- She was sound asleep and as soon as we took the picture woke right up

Third Attempt: Mall Santa- I was prepared that I might be in the picture so I dressed cute this time and she didn't want to go to Santa alone so I sat next to them and got a great picture! 

I love this little girl so much my heart is so full!!!

Happy 9 months baby!!!