9 months = 26.8 lbs

I can hardly believe that my big ole boy turned 9 months old today. It is even harder to imagine that he has been on this earth for as long as he was inside of me. It has been an awesome 9 months of celebrating each day of this sweet boy's life and continuing to be thankful for the blessing of him daily.

Month 9 has brought about some changes:

• Weigh 26.8 lbs and wear size 6 diapers
• You are standing up on your own
• Continue to say Mommy, Daddy & Emma
• You are very active and all over the place when we put you on the floor
• Got to have your helmet removed and your head looks beautiful
• Your Daddy had to cut a little piece of your hair because it was hanging over your ears
• You are madly in love with your big sister and think she is so funny
• You are scooting all over the house and are really fast
• Have become super attached to Daddy this month and often prefer him over Mommy these days
• Enjoy playing in Emma's room
• Started pulling up and standing up in your crib while holding onto the rail
• Love our dog Beamer and get very excited when he is by you
• Noddy has become the TV show you love the best
• Car rides and baths are your favorite times
• Celebrated your 1st Thanksgiving with us at the Carnes
• You are a wild man, you like to squirm around during diaper changes and when we are holding you
• Have 8 teeth and love to bite us
• Enjoy being outside
• Traveled with us on our 2nd vacation & you were wonderful
• YoBaby yogurt remains your favorite food
• You are quite the ham when we pull out a camera and start smiling instantly
• Get super excited and scream when you like something
• Taking 3-4oz. pumped bottles a day and nursing at night, still exclusively nursed {you refuse to try formula}
• Wearing 12-18 month clothes and 6-12 month Pedi Peds
• You look just like my Daddy {oh what I would have given if he could have just held you this side of Heaven~you would have had a pony by now for sure. He would have been smitten over you}
• You constantly laugh and smile

Gavin, you are a pure delight. We love you so much and your smile is contagious, Son. We are so excited to have you with us this Christmas and to celebrate the Holidays as a family of four. Happy 9 month old Birthday, baby boy. We continue to thank GOD everyday for the blessing of you. Keep Smiling!