Emory's 9 Months Old!

Guess what?  We got to spend Emory's 9 month day as a family because it was MLK Jr. Day!  We had fun doing a whole lot of nothing.  Since Phillip and I work at two different times, we aren't home (while Emory's up and going) as a family very often.  We played and lounged.  I have to say, we all seemed to be pretty content!

Emory is a huge fan of bare feet.  He has mastered the art of kicking his little feet as fast as he can until he gets any and all shoes off.

We have to head to the doctor for a weight check, but judging by the tummy and the cheeks I'd say he's chunking up!

He works hard at this baby thing.  No rest for the weary.

Drool, drool, and more drool.  No teeth, but plenty of drool.

 

The head tilt kills me.  He does it at the oddest times (especially when he's eating).

Ms. Miriam gave him a Chicco 4 in 1 Ride On Car when we were down for Christmas.  Holy delight!  He loves this thing.  We put him on it and he doesn't stop bouncing and scooting all over the place until we pick him back up. 

Be still, my heart.

He can seriously study some toys now.  He will also get mad if the toy doesn't cooperate. 

Shocked baby!

Lastly, he has started making this face to huff and puff really fast.  Again, this is a favorite during mealtime. 

Can I just say that this age is SO fun.  We love it!  It seems like every day there is something new that Emory is learning.  We are currently working on a little sign language.  Emory will hang onto the couch now and stand for a few minutes.  He'll occasionally bring himself to standing without holding on if he's seated on my lap.  He is pretty good about reading (aka: eating) books also.  He loves his sweet potatoes and bananas (see previous post), but he's the best at smuggling peas post-dinner because they are usually plastered to his derriere. 

We are so incredibly in love with this little guy!  I don't think either of us ever realize how much of a blessing Emory would be to our lives.  Ahhh, definitely our little piece of heaven!