All G wants for Christmas...

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9 MONTHS OLD

11/19/2014

Dear Family,

I am 9 months old today!

sit still for what

Stats: I weigh 19 pounds 10 ounces, have sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. I am wearing size 3 diapers and clothes anywhere from 6-9 months to 9-12 months. I have 4 teeth. The doctor says I am short for my age, but if you've seen my parents you will probably think it's pretty normal.

Some things I have learned how to do: Crawl and crawl fast, go up and down stairs in my living room, stand up along furniture/walls and cruise, eat all types of food, walk with walker, babble, and wave! I recognize my name and sometimes when my mom says "come here" I listen. Sometimes when my adults say "no no," I laugh!!

Some things I find intriguing: The vacuum cleaner, dogs, kids and other babies, outside, cashiers, anything in the bathroom, garbage cans, anything with a screen, dog food!!

Some things I could do without: the car seat, getting diaper changed or clothes put on, having to wear socks or shoes, getting nails clipped/nose wiped/lotion put on

Some things I love: When my dad or papa puts me on top of their head or on their shoulders!! I love to be tickled on my sides, neck, armpits, or knees. I sometimes like to be carried around by mom or grandma when I get lonely, but other times will play with my toys for a long time. I do like to explore my house and my grandparents house and sometimes mom will let me play in the kitchen cupboards, with her bracelets, or hair brushes!!

Love, 

Garrick

Fall 2014

We generally have a very happy and energetic boy on our hands!

 He loves to smile at anyone including his stuffed animals, dogs, and people

 He has also learned how to give kisses! The sloppy, open-mouthed kind! And he especially likes to try to kiss the dogs or mom and dad's noses

Garrick dressed as a tiger for his first halloween. We visited Grandma Guggenmos and Great Grandma Floss.

Our baby is crawling all over the house and getting into everything! He pulls himself up and walks along everything too.

Garrick also knows no fear. Here is Alex helping him down the stairs which he accomplished without error on his first try

We had our first snowfall on November 10th.

As to be expected, Garrick is not a fan of the cold weather! He's already looking forward to spring when he can play outside again and go for walks.