James' Monthly Photo Project: Nine Months

James is 9 months old today.  Woah.  He cooked for 9 months in my belly and he has successfully grown for 9 months outside of it.  James is a VERY active little man with LOTS of personality.  It's amazing how much he has changed over the 9 months he's been with us - and we know there are many more changes to encounter.  :)

We once again have a slew of milestones to report:

• This kid has mastered crawling.  He is into everything which means the house is baby proofed as best it can be.  He really loves following Lucy around the house.  She's not so into it, but as a loving big sister, she lets him.

• With the help of Daddy, James is learning how to climb stairs.  He made it about half way up with a spot from Dad and continues to want to try. I think we created a monster.

• We have been introducing the sippy cup and he seems to be liking it.  He can grab it, put it up to his mouth and drink...kinda.  :)  It seems that he likes to teethe on it and throw it to the ground more than anything.  It's a work in process.

• He had his second hair cut at Cartoon Cuts this month.  His beautiful head of hair receives lots and lots of compliments...especially from the ladies.  

• James has become quite the Chatty Cathy lately.  He babbles all the time - so much so that it seems like he is having a conversation using his own little language.  Sometimes he sounds like those little guys from Spaceballs - he loves saying "daydaydaydayday".

• We have 4 more teeth cutting through and causing major chaos.  All of the incisors are coming in and according to Doctor Killian, it looks like there is some swelling going on in the back of his mouth which means some molars are starting to wake up.  Thank God for Tylenol!!

HAPPY 9 MONTH BIRTHDAY JAMES!!