Alyssa Marie: 9 months

9 months young our girl is.  It hit me rather hard yesterday after her well child check that next time we see the good Dr she will be one years old!  : (  I am not ready to say goodbye to the baby in her and I will cherish every last bottle, the chubby baby hands and legs, the smell of baby on her and the way she needs me so for everything.  

Sweet girl is just baby-licious and we love her so.

A peek at Lyssi Lu 9 months:

*She is drinking 4-6 oz bottles everyday.

*She loves every kind of solid we give her including the green veggies now.

*She loves cheerios, Baby Mum Mums and anything else her chubby fingers can pick up.

*She is sleeping the same from about 7:15-6:30-7:00 a.m.  She is good to us!

*She is still not crawling.  We aren't worried about it.  She is strong and capable but apparently a bit lazy or just not ready yet.  It's kind of nice to put her somewhere and know that she is staying still and out of trouble for the time being.

*She loves to dance (see video in previous post)!  Girlfriend has moves!

*I want to remember her big nose scrunched up grin she gives out.

*Size 3 diapers and 9 month old clothes.

*Weight: 17 lbs 4 ozs (Riley at this age was 16 lbs 12 ozs).*Fun Fact: At 12 months Riley was only 17 lbs 13 ozs...it appears little sister will be a bit bigger!

*Length: 27.75 inches (Riley was 1 inch longer at 9 months).

*So content to play with a box of toys while she watches everything around her, especially her big brother.

*She could watch Riley all day long.  He is the greatest entertainment for her.  

*She takes 2 naps and sleeps so good in the waterbed at Nana's house.  We really want a baby watercrib invented.  Both of our kids slept so soundly and comfortably in that thing!
*She waves when you say 'hi' or 'bye' now!  : )
*She puckers up and makes kissie noises at us.

*She is so happy and just loves life.

She just got over her 5th or so cold...see the cold remnants around her nose? 

She will put anything in her mouth: See above and below.

We love you to the moon and back baby girl!  Happy 9 months!  

Smart snaps

I love having D's smartphone around...it takes pretty good pictures and awesome video so when I don't remember my huge camera it is the perfect memory maker/keeper and I thought it about time to share the last few weeks of the "smart snaps".

Corn pit fun at the maze and fall festival!  Bonus:  Only 2 kernels of corn made it into the washing machine/dryer!

Last river fishing fun with Daddy and they catch a pretty sweet looking fish.

We let Riley cash in his piggy money and when I asked if he knew what toy he wanted he replied "actooly Mommy, I not need any toys but I need muskie wures instead.  Can I buy new muskie wures?"  Ha!  The Dick's people thought it hilarious that our 3 year old was buying new lures instead of toys!

bedhead bottle smile : )

I think she knows she's cute eh?!

A recent shopping trip to Target and these kids had so much fun sitting together and holding hands...does it look like she likes shopping or what!?

and it wouldn't be complete without out little lady as a 'brick house'!!! : )  don't forget to scroll down and pause the playlist so you can jam out with Lyssi!  

Wordlessish Wednesday: A fall pictorial.

We spent a wonderful evening amidst the leaves, warmish fall air and the love and smiles coming from brother and sister.  Ahh, one of my favorite nights with my 2 little loves.

Sharing secrets

Kissie for Lyssi

Simon says grab a leaf

Look excited about the leaf (leaves)

Give momma a half smile

There's the real smile

Throw the leaves and look there's still tons more

And more

Sweet babydoll not at all afraid of the leaves

Seriously she looks like a babydoll

Now get wild!

Oh my gosh, someone spots her Daddy who made a surprise after work appearance!

But still gave momma a little smirk

Paper Mama: Faces

Sweet, sweet baby face, flawless skin and pretty pink lips.  One of my favorite faces that I get to stare at everyday!  Check it out over at http://thepapermama.blogspot.com/2011/10/paper-mama-photo-challenge-face.html