Wednesday, February 22, 2012

9 months old

Natalie is 9 months old today!  We are celebrating by hanging out in our pajamas all day.  I managed to snap a few photos of her wearing a cute flower headband with her pj's before she ripped it off (unfortunately, she's not a fan of anything on her head - including headbands, hats and hoods).





She is growing and changing SO fast.  She still loves her toy hammer and toothbrush, but now she's also obsessed with her stackable plastic rings.  She can usually be heard clicking around the house with a ring in her hand...







She's "talking" and "singing" a lot more these days, and she still has a great appetite.  Right now her favorite foods are scrambled eggs, black beans, french toast, and "purple pancakes" (blueberry pancakes).


sporting a sweet black bean goatee

I love purple pancakes!

Grandma Kathy came to visit us last weekend, and we had such a great time.  Natalie absolutely LOVES her!  She was very interested in her Manhattan shaking, and wanted to help...





Kathy is the most generous, family-oriented person I have ever met.  She would do anything for her family, and every time we are together, we are reminded how lucky we are to have her as our mom/mother-in-law/grandma.  The weekend flew by way too quickly, but thankfully she will be back in April when she & Grandma Kristie take care of Natalie while we are in Jamaica for Bobby & Tanya's wedding!

And finally, a few videos taken during the past few weeks...


"typing" on her laptop



her first "real" snowfall!







1 comment:

  1. Kristie KurtzFebruary 23, 2012

    Ashley, your blog is SO awesome and is a wonderful way to record those very special memories. Family and friends, and especially Natalie, will enjoy this for many years to come...keep up the great work...it's a labor of love!!!

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