Friday, December 4, 2009

Stella 9 months



Stella was 9 months the day after Thanksgiving. She had her 9 month checkup yesterday. She is really moving now. She loves being on the ground crawling and exploring. She is trying to pull up but she definitely will be by the end of the month. She is starting to learn the word "no". She just looks at me like "what did I do". She is starting to grab for Brooklyns' toys and favorite possessions. Stella is going to hold her own but there may be a fight over the stroller and purse. She had her first fever that came along with roseola. That was a little bumpy but we are getting back on track. She is sleeping really well and I rarely hear her at night. She still does not like eating solid foods very much but she is working on it.

She is a good baby but she may have more punch than Brooklyn. Not quite as laid back especially in the car on road trips. She is not as fussy at night because she is busy playing now. It is fun to see her exploring and I can't wait to see her personality come out more.

9 months stats

Weight: 16 lbs 12 oz (14%)
Height: 27.5 in (45%)

She is still a little bigger than Brooklyn was.

Mom's League Christmas Party

We had a lot of fun at the Christmas party but I was skeptical when we walked in because Brooklyn was not too sure but she quickly warmed up. She was not too sure last year either. it seems everything is just flying by and I have no time to soak it all in. Am I even going to remember this (my children being young)? I am usually glad everyone is dressed and acting decent. Santa was there but I decided not to do pic and I forgot the money for the pics but we are planning to get some other pictures with the man in the red suit. Stella did get a pic with Santa holding her and she did pretty good. No crying but as you will see she is checking him out.



Brooklyn and Aubrey decorating cookies



Playing ring around the roses with Milla







Stella checking everything out



Brooklyn modeling their xmas dress (thanks to Aunt Katie getting them on sale last year)



Santa reading everyone a story





Stella and Santa

Snowing in Texas?

Yes, it was snowing in Texas. We usually have one snow in Dallas each season but it is still weird because I did not grow up with it snowing. It did not accumulate so there was not much to play in.