9 months

The last four pictures depict Nora's enjoyment of the monthly photo shoot now that she can walk to us. There were lots of out-takes this month due to the blurry baby.

Weight: 16 lbs. 6 oz. 15% (the first time she weighs less than Sawyer when he was the same age)
Height: 26 inches 25% (I measured her at 26.5 inches last month obviously I'm not very accurate because I don't think she shrunk :)

Her percentages have declined a bit since her 6 month appointment.  The doctor is not concerned.  I attribute the slowdown to her physical activity dramatically increasing and her resistance to eat solid food.  She really didn't start eating baby food consistently until 8 months old.

You take about 5 steps at a time. You have taken up to 20 steps.  You're not an exclusive walker, but you're getting there.  You walk everywhere unless you want to get there fast then you crawl.

Your eating habits have improved.  You will now eat most vegetables (still no peas!).  I gave you a mum-mum and half a cheerio this month.  You immediately gagged and threw up with each.  So you're not quite there with finger foods and you have a very active gag reflex.

You nurse 4-5 times a day.

Your typical schedule is:
7:30 Wake, nurse
9:30-11:00 morning nap
11:00 nurse
12:00 eat
1:00-4:00 afternoon nap
4:30 nurse
7:30 or 8:00 nurse
8:30 or 9:00 sleep (you may nurse or eat again during this time if you're not tired yet)

Size 3 diapers

Size 9 month or 6-12 month clothes

You spoke your first word this month, mama!  You also say Bob.  This is a little strange especially since we don't have a Bob in the family, but it can be attributed to her brother's love of Veggietales.

Your top two teeth have broken through the gums.  Bringing your teeth total to 4.

Some of your recent vocal developments include clicking your tongue and grinding your teeth (hopefully that is temporary as she realizes she has new teeth).

You are still super ticklish and you thoroughly enjoy one-on-one attention

You love to climb up the slide stairs and scare your parents to death.  Even if we put an obstacle in front of the slide stairs you climb over it to reach the stairs.  You have very little fear!

You love to be part of the action.  If Sawyer and Daddy are playing football you will crawl right in the middle of the action.  If they are running around you will crawl after them.