9 Months

Dash-a-Dude is nine months old and in just the last month he has changed SOOO much! He is 19 pounds and while his cheeks make him look like a chunk, he is actually under the 40th percentile in weight for his age. He is still a good eater but has recently become much more opinionated about his food. He isn't a fan of bananas (go figure) and prefers finger food to pureed foods. At the table he says momma a lot but isn't referring to me, he is actually asking for more. His first tooth came in this past month on the bottom and a second is making its way in too. He is officially mobile. This of course changes life dramatically but it has been a lot of fun, especially for Josh who is ALWAYS wanting his brother to play with him. In just a few short weeks he went from army crawling to full out crawling and pulling up on everything in sight! He is still full of smiles but now he cocks his head to the side before grinning and it is absolutely irresistible. He is tough, easy going, and showing his opinions but above all he LOVES his brother.

The Beach

We went to the beach a few weeks ago to see Galvestons Annual Sandcastle Competition and it was a lot of fun. Josh was much more interested in the water and finding friends than looking at the sandcastle designs and that was okay with us. I'm not sure what Dash enjoyed more, playing in the water or eating the sand! Needless, to say Daddy had to keep a close eye on him. Galveston is only 90 minutes away and this trip made us realize we definitely need to visit the beach more often. I'm so glad our boys love the water!

Fun In the House

Oh the things we do for fun around our house!

Odds and Ends

love this guy

This is what happens when you allow your 2 year old to go into the closet and pick out his clothes for the day. (Partly my fault for leaving Halloween costumes on the bottom rack). Yes, he actually left the house like this and happy about it. Notice that 2 1/2 year olds don't fit too comfy into 9 month old clothing.

heard from the back seat, "reading with lion hands is HARD Momma".

His daddy's response, "Thats because Lions weren't made to read Josh."

There is nothing greater than reading shirtless with a friend!

Josh and Drew at our college reunion. An unlikely friendship between parents has led to new friendships...may the tradition of 42 never end!

Best buddy Owen and Josh riding in the helicopter at Splash Pad USA

Dash enjoyed some splashing of his own

My little way of honoring the faithful rat dog Maggie. She looks older every day but never stops playing and is starting to give Josh a run for his money.