9 month check-up

we had a busy day yesterday . . .

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trying some frozen corn, cheese, turkey, & polenta

(after some beet-blueberry-banana)

*decided to just throw this onesie away once dinner was over*

yesterday was anabelle's 9 month check-up. she's had a cold & cough so wasn't feeling great, but dr. park was not concerned and was pleased with how she is growing & progressing. she got a taste of anabelle's instinctive bouncing when she was testing out her legs, ha!

15 pound 14 ounces

28 inches

here she is before the dr, feeling a little worn out but looking cute.

we've gotten several great hand-me-downs from friends and family. yesterday i decided to dress anabelle in one of mine - look familiar, mom?

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anabelle has lots of new friends that she can't wait to meet (me too!)

hope all the mommies are doing great - & that you don't mind that i posted pics of your sweet kiddos on my blog.

hunky baby jack

dashing baby hank

radiant baby emma

charming baby camden

handsome baby copeland

three more babies are on their way this summer. we are so excited to know their names & hear their stories.

cheers to shannon, alexis, & suzie!

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cold #2 for anabelle has been a tough one - this one came with a bonus cough and again, chris has been gone. ends up that having a sick baby can be a little scary on your own (even though it's just a little cold).

great news, he's coming home tomorrow!!! i am so thankful. he's been so busy when he is home that it has made this DET feel extra long. i need my muggy back. we need him back.

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here we are during our steamy playtime (chillin' in the bathroom with the hot water running)

after a fabulous nap

trying out a fabulous new clip from grandma

getting some sun & fresh air during a park/coffee date with miss amy

anabelle only got up once last night and then we got to snuggle a bit once we got up later

(my new favorite pic!)

right now anabelle is making her way around the living room, the most she ever has and quick too! i turn around to type and then she's over by the fireplace or heading down the hall to get my shoes. oh gosh, she's almost on top of charley. hold on . . . . .

charley is being great with her but i know she just wants to lick her head to toe, yikes!

hands on the rug, feet on the hardwood floor - i spy a baby downward dog, oh my!