toothbrush

emma taylor is a bit ahead in terms of teeth. she already has eight, and the pediatrician said that she thinks that she is already getting her molars in now too. those definitely aren't supposed to come in until after one year. so we got her a training/teething toothbrush, and she loves it.

9 months

emma taylor is 9 months! she scoots around on her bottom to get what she wants. she is getting curious and getting into what she can reach (anything on the coffee table, the book shelf, and computer cords). i feel that we will need to better "baby proof" our house soon. she is clapping like a champ. she waves bye-bye and plays peek-a-boo. she likes to figure things out (for example, i will hook her toys together with rings or put things inside of something else and she will detach them or take them out). she dropped her third nap right after she turned 8 months and sleeps well for the 2 she still takes. she is a great eater and loves cheerios, puffs, and crackers, but as far as other finger foods (i.e. fruits and vegies) we have been unsuccessful. she does have 8 teeth though so she should be able to eat lots of table food when she decides to get over the textures. all together she is a super happy baby, and we are blessed.

9 month stats:

weight: 21 lbs 4 oz (86%)

height: 30 in (98%)

head: 18 in (90%)

{the only non-blurry "growing" picture with flamingo...she is too.wiggly}

{preoccupied with the grass of course}

{look mom, pine straw!}

{wassup}

{playing peek-a-boo...or at least trying}

{daddy time}

{don't hate. i know you wish you had these chunky legs}

reading material

emma taylor and i went to story time at the library last week. we sang songs, listened to books, and played with musical shakers and bubbles. she is starting to be interested in books so we grabbed a few at the library to take home. her favorite so far has definitely been Moo, Baa, La La La. i also snuck in my recent read...the hunger games...which i finished in, wait for it, three days. it might be a record.

being playful

emma taylor has become particularly playful in the last month. she likes to hide behind furniture. play peek-a-boo (the best she can) by covering her face (or almost covering her face) with her hands or clothes or blanket. she backs herself into corners, tries to put her toys in your mouth, and laughs A LOT. this is such a fun stage with her!

picnic in the park

last year we were able to attend bark to the park, but our priorities have changed a bit since then. i thought it would be fun to go picnic at the park and to let emma taylor watch all the dogs coming and going from the festival. she could probably care less even though she does LOVE dogs. we had fun anyways being outside together and enjoying the great weather.

best.rolls.ever.

{find the recipe here}

emma taylor is a finalist!

please got vote for emma taylor in the Chockababy Spring Photo Contest. on face book you need to first "like" Chockababy and then "like" her picture.

you can get a second vote in by comment on Chockababy's blog. vote for #8!