Crawling and Cabinet Invading!!

Mommy's finally mastered the video camera! Yay!! Now you can see me in all of my happy action!!! :)

NINE Months!!!

Z in the Hood

Happy Birthday to me!! I'm nine months old today!! And, what did my parents do for me?? They took me to the DOCTOR!!! Uggg! Although, I can't complain, today's visit was painless... no shots!!! Woohoo!!! Here's the stats... I am 22 pounds 1 ounce -- officially qualifying me for my big boy car seat! (Daddy installed those last week -- perfect timing!)... I'm about 29 inches tall, and I'm in perfect health!!! The doctor was impressed with my strength - I stole her stethoscope and pounded on the scale with it. Way to make an impression, huh?! I also had fun flirting with the nurses.... It was a pretty great birthday after all!!

On the Go!

Since I learned to crawl 2 weeks ago, I am rarin' to go, Go, GO! I'm itching to walk and pull myself up on everything I can get my paws on... I've also discovered the joys of kitchen cabinets! I'm learning the fine art of opening them and unloading them! Now mommy has TWO mess makers in her kitchen!!! :)

My Favorite Flava

I love my Gracie!

Crunching on my cone...

I'm a lucky boy! I've got a standing Tuesday night date with Grace (an older woman -- she's 3 months my senior!)... isn't she adorable?! One of the reasons that she loves me is because I'm good with my finances... Tuesday is dollar scoop night at 31 Flavors! Although, since we're too little for scoops just yet, we only indulge on the cones... yum!

Look out, Ladies!

Today I met a new friend... Cooper... He's 5 months older than me, so I'm counting on him to teach me all kinds of tricks... especially when it comes to charming the ladies! (He's got it down with his dreamy eyes and adorable dimples!) His mommy, Jessica, and my mommy met in 7th grade -- 20 years ago!! Wonder if WE'LL cause as much trouble together as they did! :)

Pounderizing

I LOVE to pound on EVERYTHING... but one of my favorite objects to beat on is my activity table... it's awesome... I pound and it plays music and talks to me!! This keeps me entertained (and smiling!) for hours!!!

Hanging with Papa Harold

Chilling with Papa Harold

Noshing on PPH's walker!

It's a miniature jungle gym!

I've always wondered where I get my good looks and intelligence from... Mommy says it's from her... Daddy says from him... but after hanging with my GREAT grandpa, Papa Harold, this weekend, I now know the source! :) Here are some pictures of Papa H and I hanging at his house this weekend. I LOVED playing with (and eating) his walker... He was so nice to share with me!!! I love my great grandpa!!

Me N Mama Vee

Nothing beats playing at grandma's house!! Mama Vee always has a ton of new toys to entertain me, so I always look forward to visiting her. Daddy says that we're going to need to move to a bigger house if she keeps the toy supply flowing at this rate!!! Mama Vee, I'M not complaining!

New Tricks!

Crawling around and inspecting my world!

Almost up!

Thank heaven for... little boys who meddle in cabinets....

Wow! I've learned to do SO many new things this week!!! On Friday, I surprised my parents and showed them that I could sit myself up (from my tummy or my back), pull myself to a standing up position, AND, I crawled!!! Watch out world, I'm ready to explore your every nook and cranny!!!

Parking Lot Patrol

Here's me, scoping the parking lot... I soon learned that it's hard to pick up any chickies when you're sitting on your mom's lap!! Oh well, for now, she's the main woman in my life. I've been having a little bit of separation anxiety -- it makes me sad when I can't see her. Don't worry, ladies, I'll be over it in a few months! :)