i saw it!

It's finally coming in, Evan's first tooth!  After months of waiting and wondering and seeing what I thought was a tooth but then it turns out it wasn't, it's for real this time!  I can just see the incisal edge breaking through the gums, it is SO cute!  a little baby tooth.....

For me this is VERY exciting!!!

Evan is looking very mischievous here. He's trying to be energetic and cute while at the same time battling sleepiness and possible hunger. But also trying to be cool, calm & collected for Auntie Kristen & Uncle Joe who are trying to get him to walk to them by enticing him with his bottle.

immunity bubble burst!

I don't remember the last time I was sick, it was definitely before I got pregnant.  I think pregnancy comes with a magical immunity bubble.  I remember people around me were sick, but I just never got anything.  Well that's all come to a crashing halt.  Last Friday Evan and I went to an kids exhibit at the zoo and there were more toddlers there than I've ever seen, ever.  And like clockwork we both came down with colds 3 days later.  But it was super fun there, but I don't think it was worth it.  Evan has had a fever and his nose has been running like a faucet.  He can't breath through his nose especially at night and it's so sad!  And that means that he's waking up at night so neither of us get our much needed rest.  :(

2 fun milestones

Evan is getting pretty good at climbing stairs...he can climb all the way to the second floor!  And Evan loves to turn the pages of his cardboard books while we read.  He almost can't wait until I finish reading the page to turn it.  Actually I'm pretty sure that he doesn't get the connection between reading and the actual book itself, funny.  Here's a picture at my parents house on New Year's Day.  It's Evan's first time wearing jeans, he looks so old!

smooches

Since the day that he was born, I've been kissing Evan at least a hundred times a day. My favorite place right now are his chubby little thighs rolls. This morning after his bath I kissed his tiny little bum. I love raspberry kissing his belly and he squeals with laughter. And when I find the right opportunity I kiss his neck. And now Evan kisses me back!!!! It's like an open mouthed slobber kiss where your face gets all wet. I say to him, "Evan, give mommy a kiss" and he brings his head close to mine and gives me a kiss. It's the most wonderful thing in the whole world.

baby dentures?

I sure hope Evan has teeth. Seriously, he's 9 months and 3 days old and has been chomping at the bit for 4 months, and still no sign of teeth! I sure hope he's got some teeth in there.

new trick

Kyle somehow has taught Evan a new trick. High 5! If you hold your hand up to his and say 'high 5', Evan totally claps his hand against yours. It is the CUTEST thing! And suddenly in the last week he's learned how to crawl, full on crawl with his belly off the floor, AND pull himself up to a standing position, all by himself! WOW. And he can transfer his hands too, from coffee table to sofa to someone's helping hand, and back again to the coffee table. He'll take one hand away and hold it up to the ceiling and then quickly put his hand back. Though sometimes he forgets that he has to hold on and lets go of both hands, at which point he falls very ungracefully plunging usually head first into the floor. :( But he's determined, it doesn't phase him at all. He just pulls himself up all over again.

We introduced Evan to table foods at Thanksgiving. He had mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, a little stuffing, and a little bread. He didn't care for the texture of the bread. Last night he had a little spaghetti with us. He really liked the tomatoes, onion, mushroom, and bell pepper. SO CUTE! I know they say you're supposed to introduce foods one by one, but oh well. If there's a problem, I'll just back track.

Last night I talked to my grandpa and grandma on the phone. I'm so excited, they haven't been to the US in 7 years, and they're coming on Friday to see us! HOW WONDERFUL. I think it's the most wonderful Christmas wish. :) I want to take a family picture of all of us together for the holidays. :) I feel lovey dovey.