Nine Months-How the time goes by!

Nine months is a very busy stage.  Ethan discovered many things and made our lives an absolute joy.  I really didn't believe it when people told me that every day gets better because I love the stage we are in- BUT it's true each stage he shows us more and more why God is so Good!! Oh how we love our "little man"!

A Few Favorite Nine Month Pictures

Pulling up on everything! 

 Ethan has started a new game with Mateo.  He holds on to his burp rag and Mateo bites onto the other end.  They play tug-a-war for 10-15 minute intervals and Ethan laughs the entire time.  Mateo is great with Ethan.  Bailey is protective of him but really doesn't want in on the "play" time.  I think Bailey is thrilled Mateo has a new friend so he gets an occasional break :-)

 Such a great eater!  Ethan tries new food daily and we haven't found anything yet that his taste buds don't like!

 More Eating....

Still Eating...

 After eating Ethan likes to play the drums with Daddy.  They bang the coffee table in rhythm together.  Ethan lights up when John enters the room.  It is so fun to watch!

 Sometimes Ethan sings while he drums.

 So cute!

 Ethan's favorite Monkey (R.I.P.)

Ethan had him in his stroller and he fell out in Woodland Hills mall in Tulsa.  We checked everywhere and retraced our steps with no luck.  Poor Ethan is here with his last picture with Monkey :-(

 Sweet Smile!

Ethan is such a big boy! At his Nine month "well-check" Dr. Bumpus said he was the size of a 14 month old!



At Nine months Ethan started:

1. Pulling Up
2. Saying Dadda
3. Cutting his front teeth
4. Riding in his "big boy" car seat (BRITAX Marathon instead of GRACO infant carrier)
5. Wearing 12 & 18 month clothing