9 months old!

Okay, this is late. Keegan turned 9 months on October 31, 2012. At first, I was upset that I didn't get a good picture for Keegan's 9 month photo shoot. And then I realized, that these pictures very much describe Keegan at 9 months old. He is everywhere! And into everything! And sitting still for a picture? Please, he has better things to do.

He likes to keep all of his weight in his cheeks and thighs. And he likes to keep all of his hair in the back of his head. It even has a curl to it. So adorable. Maybe, one day, he'll have it all over. But what he does have - isn't really red like Logan's. More of a dirty blonde? We'll see when it actually comes in though. Josh wants him to have curls everywhere and not boring hair like Logan.

At his 9 month well visit (more like 9.5 months b/c it was just this week) he weighed 19 lbs even (22nd percentile) and was 27.75 inches long (25th percentile). And his head dropped from the 90th percentile to the 75th. When I compare his baby stats to Logan's - he's always been 1 pound heavier than Logan and right around the same length. But this time, he actually weighs less and is shorter than Logan at 9 months old. Anyway, his doctor was concerned because he dropped from the 50th, 50th and 90th percentiles in 3 months. So we have to go back in a month for a measurement check. (boo!) I'm sure he will gain weight (it just won't be much). The problem Keegan is having is that he has this baby to-do list that really is taking him away from drinking his bottles and eating his meals. We're working on it. And the other problem, well he thinks he's big. Keegan can walk about 8-10 steps before he just stops and sits. I don't think he loses his balance or anything, just decides - it's much faster if I crawl (and it is). We're having trouble getting him to do it outside of home - he just knows he's faster if he crawls and he has things to check out. It's okay though, we don't really want a walking 9 month old anyway.

Keegan and Logan have an awesome relationship right now. When Keegan is missing, Logan immediately asks for him and is very excited when he returns. And Keegan has an eye on Logan at all times and tries to do everything he does. 

 Keegan has a few sounds/words at 9 months old. He has said mama for awhile now and he uses it to call for me. And there is nothing cuter than a little baby crawling after me and calling my name. Keeg also says dada (when prompted), baba (bottle), and ga-ga when he's following Logan around. He knows how to sign more, wave hi & bye, clap and give a high five. My favorite Keegan trick is when you ask him for a kiss - he's comes at you with a big ol' open mouth. He can give raspberries and "motorboats" with his mouth. He makes the car brrrrm sound when he plays with cars - just like Logan does. Sooo cute!

 We definitely love our little Keegan. He is just so much fun to spend the days with. I can't believe Keegan will be one in just a few months. The year has definitely flown by but we can't remember life before Keegan - though, I'm pretty sure I slept ALOT more back then. ;)

Happy 9 months Keegan Chase!