Russell, Carolyn, the Boy, and Twin Girlies: 9 Month Check up

Don't worry everyone: Ty is totally healthy. The pediatrician said that she loves little patients who are growing so well. In other words, Ty is a big hunk o' baby! Here are his stats:
-Weight: 23lbs. (92%)
-Height: 30.5 inches (99%!)
-Head: 18.25 inches (86%)
We were a visit behind on shots, so he got a few of those, too which he wasn't a fan of. I don't blame him. . He is a good eater--never refuses a spoon full of food, but sometimes will get a bit distracted. (Oh, good, I guess he did inherit something from me!) He doesn't crawl and as the doctor put it, "That's a lot to move around!" but he does roll a lot and can scoot a bit. He LOVES walking (while being assisted, of course) and will try and take off when he's standing. It's adorable. Also, we discovered a new favorite way to drink: squirt bottle to the face! I'm sure that will come in handy during the summertime heat. It's fun to watch him learn new things and interact with us in new ways. He likes to feel/grab our faces and play. He is definitely babbling! So far, he's said, "bababa, dadada, lalala," and still gurgles like our resident pigeon/garbage disposal. When he wakes up in the morning, he talks to himself for about 20 minutes, which is a much nicer wake-up call than crying. I'm glad he's a fun baby and that we get to kick it daily. Next week we'll be in California with my sisters and their kiddles--even more fun!

"Hey mom--look what I can do!" By scooting and rolling, he was able to get over to Russell's games...and thus is begins.

Ty was having SO much fun playing with the Easter candy--and it wasn't even open! (I love this picture.)

I'm not sure it's captured so well, but Ty smeared banana in his hair, on his face, and all over his tray. Now that he can pick food up to feed himself, we can almost eat as a family!