9 months

It has been 9 months tomorrow since our precious baby girl joined our family. She is such a blessing and adds a wonderful dynamic to our all boy family! I'll share a little of her fun tricks and new things by way of pictures.

One of Maddie's favorite things is to empty all her toys from her toy box. Who ever thought we would have so many girl things in the house!?!

She loves to play "tent" with anyone who will.
The boys love to see her get all excited and it can get a little carried away, but...

she has learned to carry her own. Above she is "wrestling" with Nathaniel. She actually got in this position on her own and then just laid on him!

She has enjoyed being twins and hanging out with her newest cousin, Lucy. OK, maybe their mommies have enjoyed the twin thing, but they do look cute together! Above Maddie is laying a comforting hand on Lucy to encourage her to smile for the camera.

Her nickname (given by my Gramps), is Scooter. Maddie refuses to crawl and howls when put on her belly, but she can get anywhere she wants and fast by leaving her right leg out if front of her and tucking her left to scoot around. She's a cute little scooter!

She has learned to pick up food with her hands and really does enjoy eating. Yesterday when I took her in (she has a mild croup) she weighed 21.5 pounds. She's a chunk. I realize by the 4th one I should be more organized and tell you how she ranks with the boys at 9 months, but I'm not. I don't remember them being that big, but I honestly can't remember and I don't feel like digging out the numbers!

She absolutely loves bath time and could play all day in the water. She kicks and grins and gets all excited!

So there you have it. Our little Miss Maddie Anne will be 9 months old. She's growing and changing and just absolutely the best 9 month old anyone could ever ask for.

We love you Maddie and can't wait to see how you will change and develop and grow in the next 9 months!