9 months!

We can't believe that it is almost time to start planning his first birthday party!  Evan turned 9 months old this week.  It doesn't feel right saying that!  He's changing and growing so much even though he's still quite the little dude (not quite 17 lbs and not quite 27 inches long).  I know I've said this before and I'll say it again, we're trying not to blink for fear we might miss it!  He's a super sweet baby who love his routine and his solid foods.  He's starting to not drink as much milk and he's really loving the finger foods.  He's not quite ready to crawl, but that is fine by us.  It will all happen so quickly we're sure!  His favorite foods right now are mangos and plums.  He loves to read "What do you say?" which is a book that has animal sounds in it.  His favorite toy is a bus that has three frogs in it.  He loves to take them out and will do it until you stop putting them back in.  He also loves blocks and anything he can hold in his hand.  He is such a joy.  We have been blessed.