9 Month Picture People

So, for those of you who don't already know, my mommy and daddy love to take me to get my picture taken once a month...usually pretty close to my monthly birthday! We have been going to the "Picture People" since I was 2 months old! The first time we went, mommy and daddy spent a lot of money....How could they resist my adorable poses! But, then they learned that they just needed to get their free 8X10 and be on their merry way!! So, they have been pretty good about spending less than $20 each time we go in. When we went for my 9 month photo shoot, the photographer managed to get one of me standing all by myself!


Then they wanted me to pose with this stool! Well, it was as big as I was...

I am trying to find my daddy...he was jumping out from behind the door trying to make me laugh...it worked!


I had a fun time with this photo shoot!!! I laughed and smiled more than ever this go round!!!


Mommy and Daddy bought this one in and 8X10 to hang on the "Wall of Peyton!" I think they made a good decision!


We are finally getting these on the blog and guess what...it is almost time to go back and do the double digit photo shoot...Can you believe I am going to be 10 months old in 10 days!!! Wow, how time flies!!!

Praying for Jonah

We have found a story about the Williams family and in particular Baby Jonah, a little boy born on Friday in Winston-Salem, NC (Amy's hometown). You may recognize this blog if you followed their story in 2008 when their first baby, Gabe, was stillborn at 37 weeks and now, less than a year later, their second baby, Baby Jonah, is battling Epidermolysis Bullosa, which affects only 8 out of every 1 million babies. Please join us as we pray for Baby Jonah, his family and the doctors at Brenner's Children's Hospital. Thank you for your prayers!

We have added a button on the side of our blog that will link you directly to the Williams Family Blog.

Bathtime

Here I am in my bath about 8 months ago. Mommy was giving me by bath in this picture, but normally my Daddy does it. Daddy held on to the hope that he could always give me a bath in this bathtub. He felt safe with it and it was one of those baby items that he didn't want to give up
But, Enough is Enough. I was too big for the bath.

The new Bath Ring is so much better. I can sit and play. I love my bathtime. It starts out with Daddy spreading my towel out on the counter next to the sink. Then he starts to pull off my clothes. He has this funny thing that he does with my socks and I love it. It started a couple months ago. He will pull them until they "pop" off of my feet. Ok, I know that he does the "Pop" sound, but it is too funny. As he does the "pop" sound, he throws the sock into the air. Oh Daddy...you are so fun.

Then while in the bathtub, i get to play with my toys and get washed. I know that experts do not recommend a bath every day, but i have enjoyed it all of my life. I only get washed every other day and then i get plenty of lotion after to make sure my skin doesn't dry out. I also get to eat my final food for the night...kind of like dessert...in the tub. Then Daddy brushes my 4 teeth and gums and once done, it is time to move over to the rug for more fun.

Daddy puts me on the floor, pulls off the towel and then he chases me repeating "Tushy, Tushy, Bum Bum" as he pinches my cute little butt. I love this and try to crawl faster than he is.



Then I start showing off some more yoga.



And then it is on with the diaper & the pj's and ready for bed.

Into Everything

Have I mentioned that I am into everything these days? It is so fun to explore.




And just when I think nobody is watching me...Busted! Check out the wrinkles in my forehead-just like my Daddy.

Daddy turned 31

My Daddy turned 31 about two weeks ago...actually on February 2nd, otherwise known as Groundhog's Day. I don't really know what that means, but it is funny to think that Daddy shares his birthday with some Groundhog celebration. What a special day.
To celebrate the special day, Daddy celebrated at work where everyone had a special gift for him...remember Daddy's trying to eat healthier so this was perfect.



Then he came home from work early and Mommy and I had some special gifts waiting for him.



Mommy had also made the most beautiful cake for him. I wish I could have gotten my fingers on it. You know what I mentioned above about Daddy trying to eat healthier--I don't think this is on his list, but everyone needs a treat!



As you can tell by the expressions on my face, my daddy's face & Carlee's face, we couldn't wait to get into it.



Family and Friends joined us at Nana & PopPop's house to celebrate.
Even my girlfriend, Grace, was there with her Mommy, Tiffany, and Daddy, Matt.



We had a great time playing.

Grace wanted to show me her shoe



Or did she want me to take it...either way, I got it.



After playing with her shoe, I moved on to the stethoscope



Then Grace was coming after me to get it.



And she got it.



And then it was time for a check up...ok, not really, but Daddy thought this picture was too funny. Write your own caption for this one.



And in an effort to impress Grace, I showed her my yoga poses...look at my form.



Isn't she beautiful?



Happy Birthday Daddy!

MiMi & Me

My MiMi came over a couple weeks ago to show mommy how to make her wonderful fudge. She also took some time to play with me. I love her so much.

9 month checkup

As has been the tradition over the last 9 months, we have updated my stats. Here are my 9 month stats from February 17, 2009:
I am 28 1/2 inches long--50th percentile
I am 17 lbs 11.5 ozs--10th percentile
I have been growing according to these percentiles so Dr. Karp is excited about my progress.
I have also started to pull up and can stand on my own for a few seconds before toppling over. You know what this means...I am into and onto everything. This means many accidents and many bumps and bruises. Here is what my mommy came into last week after my nap: