9 Months

Your baby may be the most sociable young creature around – until somebody unfamiliar comes near. Many babies this age have begun to show signs of fear or shyness around strangers. Some even start withdrawing from familiar relatives and friends, and want to be close to no one but you. This phase can be so brief you barely notice it, or it may last for months, depending on your child's temperament.
As baby's dexterity and mobility improve, it becomes even more important to make sure she's kept away from sharp corners and open outlets. Once your home's been thoroughly baby-proofed, though, it's time to take a step back. Let baby creep, crawl, pull herself up, and yes, take some spills -- baby needs to take a tumble or two in order to learn how to walk.

Wow! I can't believe it has been 9 months! Here we are already! Here is quick update on where we are:

* Drinking five 6 ounce bottles a day
* Pacie is rare item. Only at nap time on rare occassions.
* At Lunch and Dinner eats 2 ounces of oatmeal and 4 ounces of a fruit or veggie.
* We started puffs. She crosses mid plane to grab them. Left hand seems to be dominate for now. They say they don't decide left or right quite some time.
* Drinks water only out of her handled sippy cup all by herself.
* Crawls..fast too!
* Pulls herself up to a standing position.
* Favorite toys: Exersaucer, Piano table, Tiger Hoop Balls
* Favorite Books: Peek-A-Boo, Hungry Catapillar, Baby Cakes, Brown Bear
* Wearing very little 12 month clothes- mostly 18 months and 24 months.
* Size 4 Pamper Cruiser Diapers
* Size 3 shoes
* Waves Hi!
* Feeds herself puffs
* Has dumped Buster's water dish twice. Buster was not happy.
* Went to the beach the first time.

Stats:

Weight: 21 pounds 3 ounces 90 percentile
Height: 30. 25 inches 97 percentile
Head: 17.3/4 90 percentile

In celebration of her 9 month birthday, we took a plane to Atlanta.
It was her first flight.

Dad sipping on a Margarita before boarding. Maggie sipping on water.

In our seats.

1st Flight with Mom and Dad.