February 28

We had Caitlin's 9-month appointment today, and she weighs 15lbs 1oz and is now 28.5 inches tall!  We realized that she's almost too tall for her infant seat (the limit is 29 inches), so Ryan got out the convertible carseat so we could test it out.  When I looked up and saw her in the new carseat and how grown-up she's starting to look, I started to well up with tears.  Yes, I am a sap - I used to make fun of my mom for being such a sap and crying over everything, but now I totally get it!  I guess some day not too far in the future, Caitlin will be making fun of me for being so emotional. 

February 27

Caitlin tried blueberries today, and I was finally able to get a picture showing her new teeth!!  That cute little smile melts my heart!

February 26

Happy 9 month birthday, Caitlin!!  Here's an outtake from her 9-month photoshoot this morning.  

February 25

Friday is mall-walking day for Ryan & Caitlin.  Apparently, this is how she drinks her bottle while they are there!  I just realized that she has her right leg propped up on the tray.  You can barely see her little toe sticking up beside her hand.  Such a funny girl! 

Jump, Jump, Jump

This is what I came home from work to. I love my life. 

February 24

She looks like such a big girl in her high chair! 

February 23

She loves to climb all over us and pull herself up.  She's climbing on Ryan in this picture.  Oh, and the drool machine is back.  I hope these next few teeth come in very soon!

February 22

Future BGE employee?  Who knows, but she thought it was fun to wear my borrowed hardhat! 

37 Weeks Old

Caitlin,

You turned 37 weeks old on Weds, February 9th.  Here's a recap in pictures of your 37th week with us!

You chewed on your strawberry.  I love your outfit and think you look so cute in this picture!

Another big smile for Daddy.

You got up close and personal with the camera.

And settled for playing with the lens cap. 

You tried to eat Mommy's work badge. 

And chewed on your fingers.

You stood up by your exersaucer. 

You are very interested in the vents and outlets when you're in the walker.

Daddy gave you a push. 

You also love playing with the laptop. 

Daddy tickled you. 

He's tickling you in this one too.  I love how your face is all scrunched up. 

You love to stand by the ottoman. 

Here's proof. 

Love that scrunched up nose.

Haha, this one makes me laugh!  You were slapping the ottoman with your hand and "talking", but it looks like you were yelling at me!

You checked out Pop-Pop and the buttons on his shirt.

You wore some super cute overalls. 

Here's the back of them.  You are so cute!

Another picture in the overalls.  I just couldn't resist.

And another. 

You ate some cheerios.

Still eating your cheerios.  They are your favorite!

We are working on teaching you to use this bowl, but most of the time, you open up the flaps and turn it upside down and shake it, which means lots of cheerios on the floor. 

You played with the newspaper with Daddy. 

Looks like you're kind of reading it in this one. 

"Yes, Mom?"

"Reading" the newspaper.

We went shopping at Costco, and you sat in the cart for the first time.  You weren't really sure what to think about it. 

We also had lunch at Houlihan's and you sat at the table in a highchair.  You were a little small, but it went ok. 

You sat in your rocking chair.

And gave me some pretty smiles.

You played on the floor.  Your legs in this picture make me laugh.  You love to have them up in the air. 

As evidenced by this picture, too. 

You played peek-a-boo with me.

"Peek-a-boo!"

And pulled your sock off.

Success!

You realized that you had another sock on.

And you proceeded to work on getting that one off your foot.

Success!  You are awesome at getting your socks off!

I love the way you're laying on the floor in this picture.  Sometimes, it really doesn't matter what toys are on the floor, you just plop yourself down and start playing. 

You played with your cow while your other toy was on your arm.