Christian is 11 Months!

Attempting to take Christian's 11 month pictures was an adventure. Now that Christian is crawling, pulling himself up on furniture, and curious about EVERYTHING, he will not sit still.

Christian is so curious. He points at everything. He wants to touch everything It's a game to him.

He is trying new foods everyday. I'm amazed at what he can chew with only 3 teeth!

He is utterly attached to his blankie. And to Logger. He giggles whenever he is near Logger.

Christian loves to read. His favorite toy is his books. He would gladly choose a book over any other toy (except maybe his drumstick...). If he is heading somewhere I don't want him to go, I start reading a book out loud. He instantly recognizes the story, stops, turns towards me and smiles. Then he crawls to me to finish reading the book. He will sit and look at a book, turn the pages, and babble out loud as if he is reading the story. It's amazing.

His other favorite toy is a drumstick which we have nicknamed "Christian's Whomping Stick". He loves to "drum" on buckets, toys, books, carpet, anything in his path. Richard is starting him early.

Things Christian doesn't like? There isn't much. He hates getting dressed, but I think that is because he has to stay in one place while I change is diaper and clothes.

Not only has he mastered climbing and pulling himself up on everything, but he climbs the stairs without any help. He even, sometimes, will say "up" while climbing.

Ema, Auntie Kim, Cousins Antonio and Jack Visit

First weekend of May, Kim, Antonio, Jack, and Ema Bonnie came to Minnesota. We went to Space Aliens and played games. We also went to the Mall of America. At MOA, we went to Underwater World. Christian enjoyed watching the fish. Jack and Antonio touched a starfish and other marine life. We followed it up a trip to IKEA. Christian had fun playing with Jack who is only a year and half older.

Silly Antonio

Kim and Jack

Christian, Antonio, and me near pirate treasure at Underwater World

Christian, Antonio, and me at Underwater World

10 Months

Christian is now 10 months old! He has grown so much. He crawls so fast. He pulls himself up on everything. He tries to stand up. He is learning to climb stairs. Basically he is loving being mobile.

He is slowly eating less baby food and more grown up food. He loves to try new foods, but doesn't want to eat a meal of these new foods. Christian loves his jar food. But he loves snacks. Yogurt melts, Puffs, Crunchies: all his favorites.

The Easter Bunny

9 Months Old

(First Popsicle)

I haven't taken pictures yet. I'm hoping to have more professional pictures taken for his 9 month photo.

Christian is growing so fast. He now has two teeth! One on top and one on the bottom. He is now eating more grown up food including fruit (strawberries, bananas, and peaches). He eats Gerber Puffs, Yogurt Melts, and YoBaby yogurt. He still loves his baby food though.

He had his first popsicle and loved it.

Christian is getting closer to crawling. He moves about three crawls and then falls or rolls over. He still manages to move across the room either by scooting, rolling or belly crawling.

His new favorites: Richard's guitar and my cell phone. He cries and whines at even a glimpse of either of these items.

Christian is still obsessed with anything Logger. He loves to pet Logger; he loves Logger's collar. He carries Logger's food dish every morning. And he has learned how to throw Logger's chicken toy. He loves to just hold Chicken. And he thinks it's hilarious when Logger pulls on it.

Eureka! We have a tooth!

Christian has his first tooth! It finally broke through last week. A little jagged, white tooth! I am so excited to finally have a tooth after months of teething. (I swear he's been teething since he was 2 months old!)
He is making strides in crawling. He moves all over the place, lunging, rolling, scooting to where he wants to be. I think it is only a matter of a few weeks...