9 month old checkup

9 months old. Notes for our shrine to Liberty aka baby book:

• 22 pounds 12 ounces
• 30 inches long
• signs "more"
• dances (bobs up and down while standing) to music.
• favorite song: Hot Dog from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
• still won't say mama
• responds to "No" (I think it's amazing actually how babies know what No means!)
• wears 12-18 month clothes
• crawls FAST and cruises along all walls/furniture
• walks with push-wagon
• sleeps 7:30-7:30, 2 naps (1.5 hours and 45 min)
• loves books - especially touch-and-feel and lift-the-flap

We love her little personality. She is getting to be a more independent eater - she rips off her bib when she is done, grabs the spoon, only really wants to feed herself finger foods. She's SO EXCITABLE! If you just say "I'm going to get you" she will squeal so loud and start crawling to be chased. She flap her arms and hurries over to you when you ask her "do you want to read this book"?

From Downloads - my

Playing at the Park - 6th Wedding Anniversary - 9 months old

January 7th, 2011 - Liberty turned 9 months old and 6 years ago I became Mrs. Wyatt. Our little family of 3 celebrated by sliding down the slide, playing in the sand and racing our remote control car. It was a fun evening at our neighborhood park.

Happy New Year! 2011

We hosted a "kid-friendly, early and short" New Years Eve potluck with a few friends. Liberty's pals Sienna (14 months) and Adalyn (8 months) came over and even newborn baby Jack made a short appearance (too bad I forgot to take the group picture when Chelsea and Jack were here! dangit!) Thanks to the Marti's and Heppner's for the good food and good company. My oh my what a difference a year makes.

From New Years 2011

From New Years 2011

From New Years 2011

"Can you say Mama?" - - "Dada"

This video about sums up my efforts during the past month....sheesh Libs, does BIRTHING you count for nothing?! :)

From Sleepyhead and Dada

Christmas 2010 - 1st Christmas with the babes.

Where do I start describing this special Christmas? I teared up trying to fall asleep on Christmas Eve thinking of how my baby girl will only be 8 1/2 months old once (could it be the cutest age ever?!) and next Christmas she'll be running around! That was my only pity-party. The rest of the weekend was 100% JOYFUL - with two loving families that light up around Liberty and showed her such a good time.

Short recap: Christmas Eve Mass with the priest we can't understand, Charlie saying "Oh no!" dropping toys and Liberty being adorable. Christmas Eve feast by Grandpa Ted and playing with Uncle Andy. Christmas morning at the Wyatts, Christmas afternoon at the Wheelers. Christmas day feast by Gma. Found the secret to perfect naps while traveling - Pack'n'play in the walk-in closet. Musical table, cars, trike, Statue of Liberty Barbie, a million books, a billion clothes. Charlie on a TOMMY! rampage (his love of Thomas the Train is extreme - Uncle "CAM!" is another favorite). Charlie naming me Aunt "BOBBY!". Even Michaela and Baby J came to visit - so the only family member we were missing was Patrick (who thankfully got to call us from Afghanistan!) We love our family and this Christmas was so much fun! Thank you for all the gifts and meals family!

P.S. Santa tells me every year it is "toned down" Christmas and ever year he lies!

My Christmas cards will be late - so here:

Everyday I meet the mailman at my mailbox and he always has bad news for me - no Christmas cards yet! At this rate they might not make it to you in time for Christmas, so I made this picture to post here. Merry Christmas everyone! We hope your holidays are as special as you are to us!

Santa's Lap: I won't cry mom, but I also refuse to smile.

We went to visit Santa Clause (at my gym! lol) and we got special treatment as the first kid with Santa. The kids in the gym daycare didn't even know Santa was there yet! So we tested places to take pictures and tried to make Liberty smile but she refused. She just kept looking at us like "You're joking right? THIS is Santa?" I'm sorry if she felt letdown, but Cameron and I had a good time snapping a few pictures.

Thanks Grandma Jo for the adorable Christmas sweater dress!

8 Months Old - Paparazzi Shoot

Here is my JOLLY BABES at 8 months old. The latest scoop:

• Liberty crawls (for real) on carpet, tries to crawl on the tile but opts for her faster army crawl (accompanied by the funniest heavy breathing, you must see for yourself to appreciate)
• ADORES our cat Cheetah Girl and tries to communicate with her with dolphin-like squeals.
• Pulls up to stand. S-C-A-R-Y
• She claps. A lot.
• I'm keeping all pictures of her double chin
• She is about 22 pounds
• Yes she rocks skinny jeans
• 2 teeth
• Very ticklish
• Laughs AT you, not only WITH you.
• Has eaten every food we have tried on her.
• Is soooo peaceful on stroller rides
• Total daredevil in the swing
• Drinks from a sippy cup like a drunken pirate
• Finally paying attention to books
• Likes slapping our hands away from our covered faces when we say "where's mommy/daddy?" & being chased while crawling
• Attracted to Mickey Mouse and not CNN (sadly).
• If you ask "Where's Cheetah Girl?" or MEOW she'll look around for Cheetah.
• It is getting impossible to change her diaper on an elevated surface - wiggleworm.
• Sucks her thumb and cuddles before every nap/bedtime.
• oh so much more......she is our favorite thing in the world. Hence the 31 images below. Don't make fun.

Thanksgiving 2010

Our first Thanksgiving as a family of 3 was great! We headed up to Flagstaff and had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal at the Wyatt's. Only thing missing this year was Andy :( Friday I got to do some Black Friday shopping and had a lunch date with Cameron! Saturday we had another feast at the Wheeler's. Only thing missing this year was Patrick :( Liberty sampled some mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy and a mum-mum biscuit (see pictures/video). It was a relaxing getaway with bright sunny weather (still with a high of 45*) and a snow storm on our last day (high of 23*).

Clapping and Pulling Up

Liberty is 7.5 months old in these videos. Right before Thanksgiving Liberty started clapping! It was the perfect party trick to bring up to our families in Flagstaff:) Her other new trick however (pulling up) was NOT so good to travel with. Sleeping in the pack'n'play went horribly since all she wanted to do was get on her knees, pull up and bounce. Here are two videos showing off her new skills. Please excuse the mommy voice and bizarre outfit she's in. haha.

From 7 month old playtime

From 7 month old playtime

Crawling and Jumping

Here is a quick video of Liberty doing her Army crawl around the house. She now easily sits from crawling too which is really talented of her! Also, below is a video of her jumping in the jumperoo - and trying to have a conversation:)

From 6.5 months old (Scooting)

From 6.5 months old (Scooting)