9 MONTHS

I'm not sure how, but I completely forgot to give Eliana's update from her 9 month Dr. visit on that happened on the 25th. Eliana has been lingering in the 10th-25th percentile for her weight. This time she was just barely in the 10th percentile at 16lbs 4oz. Because of this they want me to bring Ellie back in a month to recheck her length and weight. She can also get her flu shot then. Her length previously was in the 90th percentile, which was quite a jump from her 4 month visit which said she was in the 50th percentile. So, at this visit she measured in the 50th percentile again. I know that when they measure her they do it the incorrect way. They measure her on a slanted table instead of a completely flat surface (I was a pediatric RN). I'm not concerned about the height issue. I just can't believe she's 9 months old. She has been out of my tummy for as long as she had been in. It's so amazing. God is Great!

Oh, I almost forgot Eliana has gotten her second tooth as well.

Playing at the Park

I took Eliana to Memorial Park today. She had fun playing on the swings and the teeter totter.

Picture Fun

She loves playing with the Pooh on her diapers.

I put up a black backdrop in the living room and took some spontaneous pictures of Eliana. (By the way sorry Ben's birthday video didn't go through, I'm not sure if I can get it to work, but I'll keep trying)

Ben's Birthday Dance and

Eliana being taken for a ride

Daddy just loves pushing Eliana in her car. I'm told when I push her, I don't do it the right way because I don't do "burn outs". See for yourself. :)

Ben's Birthday Video

Ben's 33rd Birthday

Eliana got her dad a box of whoppers for his birthday, she had a low budget. Ben was so excited to spend his first birthday as Eliana's Dad.

Ellie outside

This is such a classic Eliana picture with her tongue sticking out and her hands in her hair.

Ellie in the tub

Yes, it looks a little silly with Eliana still in her newborn tub, but I don't think she likes how big the regular tub is. She cried when I tried to put her in the big tub.

Eliana Says Dada

I was driving home from the mall with Eliana when I heard her saying "dada" in the back seat. So, when we got home I tried to get her to say it again....and she did!

(This actually occurred a couple weeks ago, I just now got around to learning how to put it on)

It's Been Awhile

Eliana and her daddy on Labor Day at our picnic.

I'm practicing some more of my photography with Eliana and Mom.

Sorry it's been a couple of weeks since we've checked in. I ended up getting pretty sick and then Eliana got sick as well. Haven't felt like doing much of anything. But we're all back in tip top shape and ready to share.



Eliana has gotten her first tooth now and it seems she is working on her second. Grandpa was very excited and got her her first tooth fairy pillow.



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