9 Months

These pictures are a little late, but my little ladybug is 9 months as of June 11!
It's crazy to look back and see how tiny she was when we first started doing this. She barely fit in one corner of the crib. She has grown into an active, vocal, smiley little baby!
Here she is in her new little summer dress (thanks Erin!). It's hard to believe she was once just as small as her little bunny. . . . .

All smiles. I am definitely starting to see myself in those chubby little cheeks and bright blue eyes.

Water baby. Can't get enough!

Teeth shot. Ouch. Those cost me some good sleep.

Livia is little Miss Independent! She has started to sign "more" when she is hungry and express herself with loud screams when Micah takes anything out of her hand. This girl knows what she wants and she isn't a tad bit shy about it!

She gets really upset at me if I enter or leave the room without acknowledging her and giving her lots of smiles and high pitched squeels. She has a strong preference for me right now. Largely due to the fact that I'm her major food supply.

However, just this afternoon I caught her squeeling with delight when she heard daddy's voice from across the room.

She does this thing now we like to call the penguin (imagine arms moving up and down up and down in quick motions) when she gets excited.

She also has little breakdowns and literally folds in half on the floor. Is it terrible of me to think this is somewhat funny? Not crawling yet, but she is definitely starting to show some interest. The other day I saw her reaching for an object while sitting only to find it was too far away and then falling onto her belly in order to get it. I think we're getting there. Though, I'd be perfectly content if she waited another month to crawl. This Mama is in no hurry!

I can't believe I'm posting about 9 months.

Hello June. How did you come and go so quickly?