9 Months

Statistics:
Height: 31 inches?

Weight: 21.5 pounds

Developments and Things to Remember:

-laughs & smiles most all the time

-loves to be tickled

-loves to chase Daddy (in a crawl) and be chased

-crawls fast and makes lots of noise with his mouth open when he is excited or eager to get somewhere

-has mumbled "didi," "mumu," "hii," "hey," and mimics animals sounds occasionally

-pulls up on any and everything

-cruises around the furniture

-loves to walk with hands being held

-pushes his high chair around like a "walker"

-has struggled with eczema rash & diaper rash

-wears size 4 diapers

-wears 12-18 month clothes

-sleeps from 8pm-7am with one or no feeding in the night (I only nurse if he's awake and their is discomfort from sickness or itching that hinders him from going back to sleep)
-has been somewhat regular to nap daily at 1:30pm for 1-3 hours

-nurses 3-5 times a day

-eats table food so well

-Favorite foods: most everything! (sweet potatoes, lentils, split peas, cinnamon toast, applesauce, watermelon, cantaloupe, chicken, especially puffs (snack)

 -least favorites: foods with tomato sauce, green beans, carrots, noodles, canned veggies

-has 6 solid teeth and acts like more are coming in

-loves to play with any size ball

-gravitates to the things he knows he isn't supposed to touch (trash can, plants, cords, etc.)

-fights to stay out of his car seat (only because he thinks it's funny) and will arch his back all the way back
-enjoys the nursery at church
-recognizes mama and daddy and is choosey who he goes to otherwise
-loves to be tossed into pillows and in the air

We have a wonderful blessing!

Mariachi Band

I had to include this picture of Braylon watching the Mariachi band. We went to a Mexican restaurant Friday evening and they had the band for entertainment while we ate. Braylon studied them and just watched their every move. He could hardly eat when the band was near. Ben and I just laughed at him along with the other customers and servers.

Canyon

On our Amarillo trip, we were blessed to have a couple of hours with Grandma Maxine. Braylon was so sweet to her.

First Flight

Ben, Braylon, and I flew to Amarillo on a Friday evening and back to Houston on a Sunday afternoon. It was a whirlwind of a trip. We enjoyed our visit with some wonderful christian people. Braylon did great on both flights. He snacked and played with all the passengers around us. I couldn't believe we left the house without our camera. I am thankful to have a phone with a camera on it.

Soccer Player

Children's Museum

For those of you who live in Houston, the first Sunday of the month is free admission to the Children's Museum. Ben and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think Braylon did as well. They have a Tot Spot for babies 35 months and younger to crawl around.

 He was a little overwhelmed at all the kids, noise, sights, etc.

 Daddy was peaking at Braylon through the hole.

 Nasty! Get that ball out of your mouth!

Don't put those in your mouth. No tellin' how many kids have been touching those.

 "There's a seat over here, Daddy."

"Wow! Gas prices aren't what they used to be."

Solids!

 I'm so thankful to have moved on to solids and out of the baby food stage. At 8 months and 1 week, we introduced Braylon to sweet potatoes and apples. He absolutely loves the independence of feeding himself. I appreciate the opportunity to eat meals again without having to spoon-feed him.

Fall Festival

Our church, Memorial CoC, held a neighborhood fall festival Sunday afternoon. Poor Braylon had been up for 6 or 7 hours when these pictures were taken. Needless to say, he was beyond tired.

With our Daddy

 Our "Bee" friend Aiden with mom, Amanda

 Our mama tiger, Lyla

 Family train ride around the lawn

This entertaining balloon held us together half the time.