Ayden is 9 months old today!! He's a funny little guy, and we're anxious to see even more of his playful personality in the months to come. He has a stubborn side too, but don't we all.

Today is also the day Ayden said his first word ~ Da da! I bet his proud daddy will post the video of it soon.

After weeks of scooting around backward, my munchkin is finally crawling forward...albeit slowly. Before too long he'll be everywhere and into everything. Last month he started clapping, and every once in a while we can coax a wave out of him.

Let's see...things I want to make sure I remember...the little dude is super ticklish. Different tickle spots trigger different types of laughs. Aren't baby giggles fantastic? I adore his tiny toes. I'll be sad to see them grow into little boy feetsies. He's a people watcher. He listens closely as you speak and studies your face intently.

He loves it when Addie slows down long enough to sit and play with him. I'm pretty sure once he's rocking and rolling with the crawling he'll be on her heels every chance he gets. They are looking more and more alike ~ those two make a great pair!