9 months!

I'm a little behind (as always) but on June 21st Brandon and Sophia turned 9 months. I have no idea where the time has gone. Every day they get bigger, learn something new and are more fun.

We are now in the mobile phase. They both sit, crawl and pull themselves up. Brandon is also trying to walk using furniture, boxes, and/or walkers. They think they should be able to stand up and pull up on anything and everything. We have a lot of little head bumps during the day. Playing "the drums", climbing on mommy and daddy, and books are other favorite activities. We love to dance and clap and send text messages, type on the computer and talk on the phone. And if you make Sophia mad she will do this growling hissing thing at you. It's her zebraness coming out. Cuddling doesn't happen as much as it used to, but sometimes you can get some good snuggles. You will always get kisses and hugs though. Now if I could just teach Brandon not to kiss everyone on the lips. :)

They are doing a great job feeding themselves finger foods. They enjoy eating most anything we eat. Favorites are spaghetti and sweet potatoes. Pizza is also a favorite, but so far they've only had crust and sauce. Oh and Sophia loves ice cream cake. Might not want to tell her doctor that one!  Besides the occasional bad night due to a long day or teething, we are doing a great job with sleeping (once we get to sleep).

I think our favorite thing to watch as they are getting older is their interactions. They are truly best friends already. They talk to each other all the time, try to hold hands, and can make each other giggle more than anyone else can. They also have to know where the other is and if Sophia is crying Brandon will usually have to come "take care of her." Of course many times he is the cause of the crying, but hey they'll figure that out later. They also now have friends that they play with. It is so weird to think they are that big, but it's fun to watch them play. We need to work on sharing and Daddy says no more kissing boys for Sophia.

They continue to be the greatest gift and we are just loving being their parents.  Here are their official 9 months stats from the doctor and a bunch of pictures.

Brandon: 17.23 pounds and 27.25 inches  Teeth: 2 bottom, 2 tops, and 2 more tops halfway in
Sophia: 18.16 pounds and 26.75 inches     Teeth: 2 bottom

9 Months

Family pic

Big boy!

Waiting for the dr. @our 9 month appt.

wearing Nate's hat

Sophia snuggles (one thing
I miss about them being little)

Riding Sophia's car

Firelady!

I think he might be steal the hat. :)

Best friends!

Zebra girls