Quick Update

PJ is changing so much lately. He still has no interest at all in crawling but he is getting more and more advanced in "cruising". Tonight I made him a mini obstacle course with several toys he could walk around with while holding on to them. He was really proud of himself. And, he even stood alone for almost 10 seconds...until he realized mommy wasn't holding on to him anymore. I think we are in trouble now. :) He has started waving but backwards, to himself only. We have also been working on sign language like using "more" for when he would like more food on his tray. He is a pro at turning on and off the light switches and he is very accustomed to his bedtime routine. He really loves his cars and makes a "car" sound when he pushes them around - the bible class teachers tell me that he does this in class too. Words that he has said: mama, dada, quack, red, moo And, dad has been working on him giving high fives, so next time you see him stick up your hand and ask him for a five.

Pictures with mom...she made me dress up

I love it! Where did all his teeth go?

We call this one his "song leader" picture. This is what he does when we sing at church.

Noises from PJ

This is the first attempt I've made at a video. Hope it works.

9 Month Birthday

Our little man has grown so much. His personality is developing more and more and he is such a funny guy! We are so thankful that God has given us such a perfect addition to our family.

Pierson had his 9 month check up and here are his latest stats:

• Weight: 19lbs 14oz (38%)
• Length: 28 inches (40%)
• Head: 18 1/2 (89%)
• 8th tooth came in on 7/3/09

I was pretty surprised about his weight and height being in such a low percentile since he has always been in the upper range. The dr said he was just averaging out especially since he is so much more active. PJ is still not interested in crawling much (although he will if he has too) but he is definitely cruising. One of his favorite activities is to walk back and forth along side the couch in search of the tv remote. His doctor said that a lot of babies that sleep mainly on their backs don't necessarily crawl - I found this pretty interesting.

9 month photo with Pedro
We were told at his last appt to expand his diet and here is PJ eating everything he can get his hands on. In just this last week he has finally decided to start picking up food on his own! We are still working on using the sippy cup for drinking and not throwing though.

I forgot to take my camera to our 4th of July activities but here is PJ at the end of the night. He did see the beginning of the fireworks show but was asleep within a couple of minutes and didn't wake up until morning.

I finally got him to "try" the Texas Tech paci. He mainly just likes to chew on it or throw it.

This is the first month that I've had a difficult time getting him to sit still for his monthly portrait with Pedro. Here are some of the outtakes:

Waving HI

PJ learned how to wave today but, he only waves at pictures of himself on this blog. He won't wave to me or dad or even himself in the mirror. Pretty funny I think.

Not crawling but...

So, this is PJ's attempt at crawling. He doesn't like it when we put him up on his knees. He can scoot backwards and I have found him on his hands and knees in his crib, but he doesn't seem very motivated to crawl.
However, he can walk a little if he really wants to. Here he is in his starting position (left side). And, here he is on the other side.

PJ very proud of himself for walking a little!

The Bumpus family let us borrow this fun house toy and my how the boys love it!

PJ loves to open and close the door.

Where did PJ go?

Yes, there is yet another tooth coming in and this one is a tough one! I gave him an apple slice to chew on and he really enjoyed it.

Random Summer Photos

I am having so much fun with PJ this summer! He is at such an adorable age. I realized today that I laugh more now than I ever did. He is just so stinkin' hilarious. Once you get him laughing, it's like his giggle box turns upside down and he doesn't know how to stop. Today, every time I said "red" he laughed. Of course, I said it over and over again. How random...

Playing with Cousin Ashley who LOVES PJ!

Two buddies just hanging out
Happy Father's Day
Pa-Pa, PJ, and Nana B
Playing with dad's work badge...a favorite morning activity.
Look at that little one who has discovered his thumb! I don't really want him to be a thumb sucker but it is kind of cute.