9-months!

Afton Phoebe has hit her 9-month mark - August 9th was the big day. The last three months went by so fast! We scheduled her next appointment at the doctor for her 12-month visit. It is really hard to imagine that she is going to be one soon.

Here is a quick update on how baby girl is doing:

Height: 29.25” (94%)

Weight: 22 lb (93%)

Head: 45.75 cm (91%) 

Here are some of her favourites: 

Toy: Glow Worm - we call her Flo 

Food: Carrots - she likes the diced so that she can feed herself. She has become quite the independent (and messy) eater these days. She is also a big fan of quesadillas and mandarin oranges. Okay, let's be honest, Afton eats everything! 

Pastime: Playing outside. She loves the grass and tries to eat it as much as she can while she rolls around in it. 

Biggest Achievements: 

1. On May 12th, just a couple of days after hitting her 9-month mark, Afton said her first word: "Dada". Now she says it all of the time. I am convinced that "Hi", "Bear", and (hopefully) "Mama" aren't far behind. 

2. Waving - she started waving at about 8 months and is starting to understand that it means hello. She also waves when she wants more food, but that is starting to morph into smacking her high chair table - imagine how a giant would ask for more, grunting included. 

3. Peek-a-boo

4. Squealing at a pitch that is close to only dogs being able to hear it. 

Some fun memories: 

Afton is really great in her carseat. She falls asleep pretty often in it. Before she falls asleep, she will always talk to herself. It sounds like a tired mumbling. It usually lasts about 3-5 minutes and then she is out. It is one of my favourite things that she does. 

Afton giggles like crazy. When she laughs she flaps both of her hands and makes a goofy "teehee" type sound. She will also laugh a lot when we tickle her neck, armpits, or inner thighs. She squeals when her dad tosses her in the air and when he tickles her neck with his mouth and growls like a monster. 

She bites us pretty often and lately has started to think it is funny when we say "ouch". If I put my cheek up to her mouth she will open her mouth wide and say "ah" and then start to suck or bite my lip. 

Here are some pics: 

We went to Vegas to celebrate John's 30th birthday!  

Hiking in Red Rock near Las Vegas

Giggling in the water with her "cousin" Noelle 

Goofball

Chilling with her bestie Violet

This girl loves bath time! 

8 months! 

She looks so big as a 9-month old! 

She is so mobile these days, it was tricky to get one of the two of them in the same place. It is fun to see that she is starting to pull herself up on things though. She loves being able to get around more. 

We are so lucky to have so much fun with this little lady. She is happy (almost) all of the time. She is learning new things all of the time and every new phase is my favourite phase.