He fills my life with good things! Psalm 103:5

I've been such a bad mommy not to update in so long!! So much has been going on, I'm not sure where to start.

But most importantly first.... ANDREW, YOU'RE ONE!!

You had such a fun party. We did the party the day before your birthday on a Saturday afternoon at 4pm. You had so many friends who came, I think about 14 other kids! Delilah let us borrow her balls and we made a ball pit for all our friends and you to play in. 

To go back and update on what's been going on in our lives, in February your Grandy and PawPaw were in Fort Worth visiting while PawPaw worked in Dallas for a month. You loved spending time with them! You are so sweet with them, and you still love your Grandy's laugh that always makes you laugh along with her. She was so kind to come over and make dinner for all of us many evenings and we got to spend lots of quality time with them.

We've unfortunately had lots of sickness this winter, with 2 stomach bugs and many many colds. You've been a trooper through it all, but we're all ready for the sick bug to leave our house. 

You've been eating really well lately, but you still like to throw a lot of your food all over the floor :) We're working on that. You had a major texture issue a few months ago, so we're happy that you can eat bigger foods now and don't want to gag immediately. Your favorite thing are pastas, even with vegetables. You love lasagna and anything with marinara sauce. Your other favorite thing is chicken nuggets. We're still struggling with most vegetables. 

We also just got rid of all bottles and you're drinking whole milk from your sippy cup. At first this was a really sad transition for you, but you're doing much better now. 

The weekend after your birthday party, I took a trip to San Francisco to visit Courtney, Robby & Virginia. I missed you so much! You and your dad went and bought a new bike trailer that you love! You are refusing to wear your helmet though, so we need to get used to that before we take the trailer out on the trail.

You are so close to walking, and we think anyway now you'll take off on us all by yourself. For now, you love to push all your riding toys around the house and the driveway.

Here are more fun pictures from your birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!! We love you more than you'll ever know. 

See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. Matthew 18: 9-11

A quick update on what's been going on at our house. This has been quite a cold winter for everyone, so we haven't been able to get outside as much as we'd like. We are thankful for the few days here and there that reach 60-70 degrees, but those are few and far between. You love to be outside, so staying indoors all day is a challenge!

Last weekend we had the stomach bug at our house. I was going to have to go into work on a Friday (which is unusual), so DD came on Thursday evening to stay and play with you on Friday. Then the stomach bug hit around 9pm that night. I was up all night throwing up and I kept looking at the monitor to check on you. I still missed you getting sick though! DD went to get you up on Friday morning and you had thrown up all in your bed. But you never cried or woke up! I guess you thought sleeping was more of a priority :)

We gave you a bath on Friday morning and then you played all day without a tear or complaint. You threw up again that night on DD, and that was about the extent of your first stomach bug. You were such a trooper! I think getting new teeth in is tougher for you than having a virus!

Speaking of teeth, you now have 2 teeth on the bottom! It would be impossible for me to get a picture of them though! You don't have time for people to be feeling in your mouth. You are on the go from the moment you wake up in the morning. Lately, I think because of the teeth, you've wanted to be near Mom almost every minute of the day. Some days you're happy playing in the same room with me, but other days you want to touching me or be held most of the day. You still take wonderful naps and are happy to go to sleep at 10am and between 2-3pm in the afternoons. You usually sleep around 3 hours a day in total and then 11-12 hours at night. You seem to love your schedule and we are so thankful that you love to get your rest!

Here are some pictures and videos from your friend Sofia's 1st birthday and from a playdate with Delilah.

Happy birthday Sofia Grace!

Trying to grab SG's cake

Delilah didn't really want to sit next to you!

One of those days where you couldn't be tied down long enough for clothes

Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7

You are now 10 months old my sweet boy! You are such a little explorer and so curious about everything going on around you. I love taking you outside and around town because you love watching people, laughing and learning about everything going on around you. You are saying a few words now too! Your daddy and I love to hear you repeat words back to us. Tita has also helped you learn how to wave bye bye which is so adorable. You love to crawl away really fast, turn and wave and laugh.

Words you can say this month:
Mama
Dada
Baby
Uh-oh
Tita (I haven't heard this one yet, but Tita says you've said it to her!)
DD

First time drinking out of a straw

Time on the golf course with Daddy

You are staying with Tita still while I go to work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Baby Luke stays here with you and sometimes you go over to Luke's house for the day.

Riding in the stroller with Luke

Playing with Luke

Smiling for Tita

We've been taking you to the zoo this month and you love watching all the other children playing there. Your favorite thing right now is to laugh along with other people. You LOVE to hear people laughing. Your Grandy has the best laugh and I think hers is your favorite :)

Last week DD came and stayed with you because I had to work all week. You and DD played all day on Friday

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

What a busy month it's been… so much has been going on with you! The biggest things to note are than you're crawling all over the place, speedy boy. You're pulling up on all the furniture and have taken a few big tumbles. Your favorite place to crawl to is wherever Miles is. You like to go lay on him, pull his tail, try to steal his bones and his ball and pull his ears and hair. He's so patient with you and just seems confused about why you're in his space. He loves you very much… especially when you're eating and you let him clean your hands, face, chair and lap during and after your meals.


Here are your 9 month stats:
Weight: 21 lbs 15 oz (75%)
Height: 30 1/4" (95%)
Head: 18" (75%)


Things you like this month:
FRUIT! all berries and bananas, all frozen fruits we've tried
Playing with Miles
Playing with any other older child
Being outside and going on walks
Being tickled
Still enjoy getting in your jumper every once in a while
Opening every cabinet and drawer you can find
Looking at yourself in the mirror


Things you don't like:
Getting a diaper or clothes change
Getting your nails trimmed
You don't like it when strangers try to hold you anymore

Laying on Miles bed in the morning

Digging deep in the toy basket

Crawling away from the Christmas tree since it's kind of prickly

You had a very exciting Christmas! Your family was so excited to bless you with millions of toys to keep you busy for years. I don't even think you've been able to play with all of them. Some of your favorites have been your drum from DD, your Toy Story car from Grandy and Papa, and your pounding/hammer toy that your dad and I gave you for Christmas.

We had Christmas at your Aunt Kobie's house the weekend before Christmas. You loved getting to see all your cousins and open lots and lots of presents. Santa came to your house this year, and brought you so many fun toys for your first Christmas. You got a red push car that you love and a few musical toys that you love banging on.


We love you soooo much!!