So Big!!!

Grady is getting "So Big" which is a new game that he is really starting to enjoy. He is at such a fun stage right now where he is discovering his world through vocal expression as well as new body movements. He is on his way to 9 months old. He is really trying hard to learn how to crawl and he is finally starting to cut his bottom teeth. He says DaDA and BahBah perfectly; however we are not sure if he is actually attributing those words to the proper things. He is getting better at eating table food; however we are still working on not spitting it all over Mommy. He is such a joy and I cherish every moment I get to spend with him.

Here is Grady showing us how Big he is. He is really enjoying imitating us and getting praise for his accomplishments. Another great achievement is learning how to clap and working on giving high fives!This picture just melts my heart as he just looks like a little toddler here. He has such cute expressions and I think he knows how cute he really isGrady is really into crawling all over mama and daddy when we are on the floor playing with him. He is also having fun exploring the world and his face with his tongue. He desperately would love to make his little chunky body move from this position, but right now all that he can do is get up on all fours and rock back and forth. I have a feeling he is going to figure it out shortly. Here are some of his 8 month pictures. You can really tell that he is developing his own look and personality. He has so much hair right now it is ridiculous. But how could anyone resist this face!8 months - 28 1/2 inches and 22lbs 7oz

size 9-12 mo and 12-18 mo clothes and size 5 diapers

SO BIG!!!

Here is a great family picture. Some how Daddy and Grady tend to where matching shirts much of the time.Ben's mom showed us some pictures of what Ben looked like as a baby. Now there is no question that Grady really is a mini version of Ben. Here is Ben at 7months or so.I'm thinking that this will be Grady in about one year. No wonder Grady is so cute! Ben was asked to preach at his home church which provided us a great opportunity to visit Grandpa Chris and Grandma Mary in Cedar Rapids. Grady had fun playing with them both as well as acquiring a new wardrobe! Grandma Mary had fun making Grady some new clothes. Grady had fun pooping out of them the first time he put them on! Thankfully Grandma Mary was not offended!