Waving bye-bye to eight months

And ready to take on the last 3 months of his first year.  The love of my life (the tiny one) is 9 months old today.  This lovable little guy is hoping this month is better than the last week or so.  He has had an ear infection that has been kicking his little booty ever since we got back from Arizona.  But, he is a trooper and handling it with more grace than should be expected of a little babe. 

Face forward shots are a thing of the past. 

We went in for his 9 month check up today.  He is right on track for his age. 

9 Month Stats:

Weight: 22 lbs 10 oz (81%)
Height: 28.5 inches (60%)
Head Circumference: 47 cm (97%)

We are learning to eat finger foods, cruising along the furniture, and gabbing with us a lot more frequently.  He can say da-da, ba-ba, and mama.  And today for the first time he waved bye-bye to someone besides himself in the mirror.  The lucky person to get the first wave is my friend Sarah (mom of his friend Abigail) as they were walking to the door after our play date this afternoon.  He was so excited for himself that he repeated it about three times. 

Here are some outtakes from today's monthly shot.  He has made a new friend in the monkey. 

How 'bout a smooch!

Not a smooch, how 'bout a hug

I will get that camera one day mom!

I love monkey.

Happy Monday everyone!