Andrew scooting

Andrew is not really into crawling but has managed to develop a little scoot of his own with gentle coaxing from mom and dad. He doesn't scoot a lot in the video but you can see his method and he is now pretty good at getting around the kitchen this way. It is a little harder to do on the carpet but he can scoot a little there, too.

9 months old!

Andrew has been growing and changing so much lately! He is really getting to be so big we can't believe it. He loves to walk around holding onto to mom or dad's hands and definitely has his own mind about what he wants to do when. His naps have finally started getting longer! Andrew has always loved our cats and now whenever he sees one he says, "kee!". We are pretty sure that this is a shortened version of kitty. He had his nine month checkup today and is very healthy. He is 19 1/2 pounds and 29 inches. Andrew has been showing more interest in solids and likes feeding himself little pieces of bread, cheese, fruits and veggies.

Andrew and Daddy playing together in the kitchen.Andrew loves opening and closing drawers and cupboards.Andrew loves looking at books. His favorite is F is for Farm. Sometimes when I am reading him another book he pushes it aside and reaches for F is for Farm. I guess there's just something about it!Some star puff action.

Andrew at the Park

Andrew and I took advantage of the beautiful weather today to go to the park. Andrew had fun swinging for the first time! (sorry it's sideways).

Andrew was so interested in his shoes. He kept kicking them around on the ground.

Andrew loved swinging! He was smiling and laughing the whole time.

Andrew was so cute on his little riding toy.

Whee!

Andrew has been changing and growing so much lately. He has been pulling himself up and cruising around and figuring out how to do a lot more with his toys. He loves to be on the go all the time (either cruising or walking holding on to mom or dad) and is no longer content to sit quietly playing with toys for long. He is not crawling yet and hates being on his tummy. Whenever he wants to tell us something he says, "Guh!". He's been getting up at night again for a bottle but his naps are starting to get longer. Andrew gives us lots of love and smiles!

Andrew loves his glitter ball.

Andrew can pull himself up!Half way there...

Yea! I did it!

Andrew looks so old in this picture!

Andrew loves his Crawl and Cruise Jungle. He's figured out how to play with the elephant and send balls down the ramp. He loves standing up and cruising around his little jungle.

Andrew reading a book with Daddy.

This page is so funny! Andrew loves lifting the flaps in his peek a boo book.

Sleeping through the night!!

You heard it here first, Andrew is officially sleeping through the night! Hopefully I am not jinxing it by writing it here but the last few nights he has slept 11-11.5 hours with barely a peep! Dave must have laid down the law while I was gone. Being away for a few days helped me relinquish some control and realize that it is possible for someone other than myself to competently care for Andrew. And Dave got to have lots of Daddy time with Andrew. We were so fortunate to have Dave's mom stay with us for a few days so there was lots of Grandma time too! Andrew is growing by leaps and bounds and constantly amazes me with his new accomplishments and discoveries. Tubby time!

I know its embarassing but please, these bunz are so cute!

Getting so big!

Andrew is getting so big, he knows how to read...

...and stand up...

...and crawl (almost)...

...and dance...

...and eat star puffs...

and sit in a high chair at a restaurant!

Merry Christmas!

Andrew was very busy at Christmas time visiting all of the relatives. It was so much fun to celebrate his first Christmas! Andrew loves looking at all of the lights and ornaments on the Christmas tree. Opening presents at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Hanging out with Uncle Ryan

Playing with a new toy from Opa and Oma

Opening a drum set from mom and dad.