Standing Colin

Colin has a pretty good laugh that shakes his body.

So Colin can stand on his own pretty well.  He does it whenever he has the opportunity now.  He can hold it for a good 5 count when he's not clapping or doing 'So Big'.  He's pretty proud of himself and so are we.  Walking shouldn't be too far away.

Traveling in a plane with a 9 month old was relatively easy.  Colin didn't give any trouble on the trip to or from VA for Uncle Sean's graduation.  We spent a lot of time in the car and around new people.  He got to spend a lot more time in the car with mommy so now that we are home, mommy is not allowed out of the room when she is here.  Everyone from CA came out to see Sean graduate and Colin did well visiting.  Don't think the faces are going to stick yet so we'll have to do it all again next time we see everyone.

Colin was able to get another stamp for his NP passport book at Shenandoah NP.  It was mostly foggy but we were able to see some bits on our 60mile drive through (I don't recommend that).

We also got to meet up with the Johnson's.  Colin had a full day play date with Rhys who is a bit more than a week older.  They played and traveled around DC very well together.

Before we left on this trip the doctor gave the okay to try a lot more foods.  I'd say about 25% makes in into his mouth and only 10% stays.  We are learning a few tricks to help get the food in and stay in but it seems that most foods just aren't good the first time.  Hobie loves coming in after meals to clean the floor.

He still mimics things, just not for very long.  They change pretty frequently.  He's sleeping a bit longer and better at night, which we are thrilled with.  There does seem to be this inborn behavior for destruction.  If something is stacked up or built Colin has to come over and knock it down and then go right back to whatever he was doing before.  He's not into creating, just making sure everything is as flat on the ground as possible.

Here are the May pictures:

9 months old

I guess there isn't a whole lot of new stuff going on since the end of last month.  He is improving all of the things he can do though.  He is much better at "saying" more and mimicking things.  He's increased his vocabulary of things he recognizes and can go grab.  We were able to get a decent video of him doing this.

We had our nine month check up and Colin is growing fine, although he is on the small side.  He's doing the things he should be.  His food menu has increased to more big people foods.  It also looks like his top 4 teeth should be coming in all together and pretty soon.

We are getting ready for our trip down to VA and DC.  We've been brainstorming about what to pack and not pack for Colin.  We put in a doggie door and stairs for Hobie to get in and out on her own.  The deck area is also fenced in now too.  We have our neighbors taking care of her while we are away (and bunny too).  Hopefully we don't come back to any surprises.

Here are a couple of pictures of his new favorite things to do to hold you over until the end of the month.

all toys that fit must be stuffed under the couch

a little head cock to the side with a smile, a favorite pose

racing mommy for toys