9 months

• Crawling backwards (she sorta hops forwards on both knees but not too successfully)  
• Picking up cheerios on her own
• 2 naps a day/ 12 hrs at night
• Real giggles
• Enjoying books beyond putting them in her mouth
• Play, play, play
• Clapping
• High fives
• 2 bottom teeth
• First international vacation to Mexico
• Staring~ this girl is enthralled with faces.

These are some of the things that define Zoe’s life at 9 months old. She’s much less content to sit and play with what’s in front of her, and wants to explore instead, particularly those things she isn’t supposed to have. She continues to be most happy when we’re sitting there with her and doesn’t enjoy being left alone too much. She’s still afraid of the vacuum cleaner (I carry her while I push) and is only okay with the hair dryer if she is safely sitting on my bed and can see my face. She is constantly trying to pull herself up and tries to use us as leverage to get to things (cell phones, the remote, etc.). She loves being around other kids, and really seems to enjoy people in general. I’m guessing she’s going to be an extrovert like her daddy. It’s amazing to see her personality begin to show through!

We can’t imagine life without you little one. You bring us so much joy.