Lazy Eating

This morning Dad didn't have to work and Mom had some coupons for free breakfast at Chick-fil-A. To keep you happy, Mom broke up small pieces and put them on the table for you to pick up. You decided to just eat them straight off of the table.

Corn on the Cob

At Sunday dinner Mom and Dad feed you bits and pieces of what we are eating. Today Grandma cut you a small piece of corn and you went to town. You loved chewing on it and ate quite a few kernels of corn.

Ward Babies

Tonight you got to play with some baby boys who were born around the same time as you. These boys are some of Mom's good friends. Jack, Olivia, Hudson, & James.

Liesl & Jack (October) Mom & Olivia (November) Brooke & James (December) Jacqueline & Hudson (December)

California Friends

Mom's friend Brittany Perdue came to visit from California and brought Callen with her. It was fun to have them stop by to catch up and play. Next time we visit we hope it's in California and you will be walking!

Mom tried to take a picture of you with Callen, but obviously you didn't want your picture taken.

Pictures

One of Mom's friends started taking pictures at Target. She needed to practice, and invited you to come get your pictures taken. Here are some of the best ones. You wanted to crawl all over instead of sit and smile. 

Jack

Today Jack Eyre came over for a baby date. This is the second time you have gotten together and you both have grown up a lot since the last time. This picture compares April and August.

9 Month Appointment

Today you went to the doctor for your 9 month appointment. You are actually 9 1/2 months but we were at Lake Powell last week. Mom was excited for this one because she knew you didn't have to get any shots.

You were a happy baby while you got all of your measurements recorded.

Weight - 16 pounds 15 ounces, 25%

Length -  27 inches 19%

Head - 17 Inches - 63%

Unfortunately before we left you had to get your finger pricked to check your blood levels. You tried to eat the bandaid while we were shopping at Costco and pulled it off your finger. Once the bandaid came off, your finger wouldn't stop bleeding.

Oreo

While playing games at Lake Powell, Andrea gave you your first Oreo. You loved it! You sucked on it and chewed pieces for a good 15 minutes before Mom finally took it away. You take after your Dad, he loves Oreos too.

Lake Powell Take 2

You went to Lake Powell again with Mom's family. Ayrika and Andrea were super helpful and played with you when Mom needed a break. Next year it will be hard with Ayrika on her mission and Andrea will have a baby of her own to watch. 

This trip you were crawling all over the houseboat. 

You loved swimming just like last time.

You warmed up to your life jacket, but still didn't love it. 

We took a boat ride up the canyon and you slept the entire ride. 

Dan brought a few friends and they all loved you. Merick was always willing to hold you. 

Grandpa Hales

Grandpa Hales has been over to visit a couple times lately to work on the apartments. Both times you started crying when he came. But when we visit Grandpa at his house, you are all smiles.