{9 Month Update}

At 9 months, Anna...

...Basically all out refuses to eat off a spoon.  We are all about feeding ourselves.  Anna LOVES to eat cheese, and likes to eat pears, peaches, green beans, carrots, graham crackers, puffs, and jello blocks.  Anna also takes three bottles a day as well.

...Is becoming more and more vocal...or should I say "squeaky"?  :)

...Takes two naps a day typically, and if she misses her afternoon nap, goes down really early for the night.

...Sleeps pretty well, is starting to learn how to put herself back to sleep when she wakes up in the middle of the night.....singing voice...{HALLELUJAH!!!}

...Is a VERY busy little bee.  Anna is CONSTANTLY on the move....Below is a video of Anna's newest trick, and Bob and I could not be more proud....just today Anna started pulling herself up behind her baby stroller...and....took 3 steps!!!  She worked on this new trick all afternoon and by the end of the night, Anna could make it from one side of the room to the other....Go Annas!!!

...Points to EVERYTHING with her pointer finger...it is just too cute!

...Is oh so very social....I mean really really social...Anna absolutely LOVES people...it is so fun to see such a cute little personality emerge:)

...LOVES her sippy cup...but only with ice water...don't even think about putting formula in it...because she will scold right back at you;)

...Has three teeth, her bottom two and top left...

...Still semi sleeps with her swaddle

...Is such a happy baby, Bob and I are so thankful to be blessed with such a sweet little girl.  We continue to cherish each moment as each month seems to speed by....Hard to believe 9 months have passed already....

Nine months ago, right before we left for the hospital...

...Nine (quick) months later, sweet Anna Rae