9 Month Portraits

CHEESE! It's that time again. Recently, we had Gabriella's 9 Month portraits made. (She's actually 9 1/2 months in these photos). She also had her 9 month check up. She is 17.5 pounds and 25 3/4 inches long.

As you can see in the photos, she is really getting some teeth. Four are in completely, and the 5th is half way in. I think the 6th is soon to follow. =) Also, she is clapping all the time now- so fun! The little talker is saying quite a few words now: dada, mama, gee (doggy), flower, and baba (bottle). She is also creeping around a bit, and loves to walk, jump, and 'giddy-up.' She is slowly getting braver when it comes to moving about on her own. She is also becoming a very independent eater. This week, she has started to cover her face when she doesn't want baby food- she wants to feed herself finger foods. Such a big girl!

Ready for my close up!

Yummy!
I love "G"!

Yay!

This is my favorite- mid clap

Love those lashes

Sweet feet

Pointing to her new tooth =)

Sweetie

Smile!!

Say "Dada"

Here's a video of Gabriella saying "Dada" and "Hi Dada"-taken only the second day she learned to say it. Since this video, taken a little over a week ago, she is also saying "Mama." (Especially when she's upset) :( She's practicing her new words all the time... we love hearing her little sweet voice.

Flower Photos

Spring is officially here! Our first flowers of the season bloomed, so I took Gabriella out to celebrate her first Spring.

My favorite

Little pouty ladybug

Cutie pie

Lazy days of Spring

Naked in the neighborhood...how embarrasing! ;)

Such an explorer...she was into everything around her!

On the front porch

Watching everyone go by. Bye bye!

Socks, Socks, Socks

Gabriella has found a new hobby. Pulling her socks (and sometimes shoes) off, chewing on them, and then dropping them. Trust me, it's LOTS of fun.

Step 1: See if anyone is looking

Step 2: Innocently stretch the first sock up to your mouth.

Step 3: One down, one to go. Go for the second one.

Step 4: Chew on one, hold the other for later.

Step 5: Stretch the sock as far as it will go! Put those teeth to good use.

Step 6: Play with toes. I mean, you worked hard for them, you should enjoy them.

Step 7: Drop socks on the floor.

Step 8: Ask, who me?

Laugh b/c Mommy was silly enough to put them back on your feet.

Cuddle Time!

Mommy and Daddy love cuddling with their baby. Here are a few shots of us doing just that.
Yay, Gabriella!

Playing with Mommy

LOVE this! Right before bedtime.

Bedtime bottle

Nightly storytime with Daddy

He's the best storyteller!

The Joys of Teething

Ah, the joys (err, uh pains) of teething... Gabriella has 4 teeth (she's had them for about 4 months now) and she's definitely working on some more. One is just about to poke through! Keep working on it, Gabriella!

Drake the dragonfly is always satisfying.

She LOVES the antennae of all of her toys. I don't know why, but it cracks me up.

Might as well chew on her bug car.

Ouchy!

Yummy frozen teether! Her favorite.

Rolls, Books, and a New Hairdo

Some fun with her super long hair:

"Mommy, what are you doing??"

Just having fun!
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Mommy tried a new hairdo on Gabriella for the first time in 9 months. See if you can figure it out.... (See bottom of post for answer).

Reading her Bible....upside down. But Noni said Jesus wouldn't mind.

Kissable legs. I love the rolls!

My angel face.

* The new 'do: the bow and part are on the opposite side!

Warm Weather Walks

We've gotten to use the stroller a lot lately...thanks to the beautiful, warm Georgia weather! Here are some pics from a few of our outings. We get out as often as we can!

Mommy thought she needed some shades.

Gabriella had other ideas for the sunglasses.

So without them we went! ;)

While shopping, we came across a few Easter goodies. We just had to try them on!

At the Avenues with Noni. Ignore the Gymboree bag ;)~

The shoes just wouldn't stay on!

On a walk through the neighborhood with Daddy.

Uh oh, a scary dog came running towards us, and Daddy picked her up. Super Daddy to the rescue!