Change

She changes every day.  She crawls around after the toys and items she wants, she lights up when she see things that interest her (and that she wants), and she is pulling to stand on certain things (mostly pulling on my head to stand on me or the like).  But every day I just cannot believe the changes I continue to see in her.  She has gone from such a tiny little girl....

to this bright eyed, smiley, inquisitive (albeit still little for her age) girl....

We love you Peanut!

Growing up

I know that it is what kids do, they grow up.  They discover new things, learn new things, and well just keep on going and growing up.  They really do just grow up so fast. 

This weekend was one of a few this last month or two where we haven't had anything to do, and it was so nice.  So, we just hung out at home, ran out for an errand or two, but that was about it.  It was so nice to relax and play with Kennedy.  But as this post indicates, it was just amazing to watch her this weekend, she has grown into her own little person for sure.  She has her own ideas of what she wants to do, where she wants to go, and what she wants to play with.  She is so inquisitive, always looking to see what made that sound, where the dog went and what in the world mom or dad are doing.

This weekend she:

• started to stand on her own holding onto a toy.  (she isn't 100% stable and will topple if she puts her weight to one side or the other, but she does it)

• she is still just creeping, but a little bit more so (and she gets herself over to Cody, she LOVES him)

• she said daddy (it was pretty darn clear to me) and then went on to say Da one more time.  No matter how many times we tried to get her to do it again she didn't.  

(sorry no pictures of the words, haha - but here is a cute one of her and her daddy)

• She feeds herself her own foods (only ones she likes though) toast was a big no no for her, but her biter biscuits or Gerber teething cookies she's all about.  She tries with all her might to feed herself with her spoon but it mostly just ends up on her forehead or cheeks, but we let her try anyways as that is half the fun!

Kennedy also enjoys music, she will dance if she hears it, and when Austin pulls out the guitar she will just sit and watch him play (and try and play a bit herself).

But really, she's just the cutest thing ever and we love to watch her grow and explore.

9 months!

Kennedy turned 9 months old yesterday and I still cannot believe it.

Our printer is not hooked up at home so I could not take the obligatory "9 month" pics, but we did ahve a bit of fun with food so I figure those pics should suffice :)

She had her 9 month check up as well, here are her stats:
Weight: 15lbs 4oz - 5% (whee!)
Length: 26in - 10%
Head Circumfrence: 17" - 25% (our girl has a big noggin apparently)

She is growing like crazy and is FINALLY in her 6-9 month clothing, and some 6-12 month clothing! She is also now wearing shoes :)

She is reaching some new milestones, she can sit and play on her own, is starting to scoot/creep a long and I have a feeling will be full fledged crawling very very soon.

She has started on her separation anxiety/ stranger anxiety a bit.  If she is doing something with me and new people (even those she knows) walk in all of a sudden it startles her a bit at first, but then she gets over it.  If I walk into a part of the room where she can't see me she gets upset until I come back into her line of sight.  But it is part of her milestones which she must reach, and thankfully it is (hopefully) only a phase. 

This girl still loves her food (as evidenced by the pictures above) and is now starting on some finger foods, we'll see how well that goes, as for now it just ends up everywhere (which honestly is part of the fun and learning!)

I just can't believe how far she's come. 

9 months ago she was this little 3lb 5oz bundle of joy.....

and today she is this smiling, happy little girl!

I just love her more and more every day!