9 Months Old and Bonk, Bonk, Bonk!

Ok, I'll admit, I have let myself fall behind on the blog!  Each month I have been making a blog post and adding the photos I like from that month and then saving it and getting busy and never writing the description!  So now I am 5 months behind!  I will do my best to go back and fill in the gaps based on my memories.

Everett was 9 months old on January 23.  Just 2 days after big brother's 6th birthday.  We celebrated by surprising Kai at Disneyland (where Grandma and Kai's cousins were already taking him)  This was Everett's first time at Disneyland and He was a little young for a lot of the adventure but loved looking at all the sights and lights and people!  

Everett's first time at Disneyland

Near the end of the day, Everett got to go on his first ride, Pirates of the Caribbean!  He loved it and big brother held his hand so he wouldn't be scared in the dark parts.  Everett and Kai are still the best of friends.  Everett got a stuffed Mickey Mouse as a souvenir. 

Back home with stuffed Mickey

In line for Pirates of the Caribbean.

At Legoland!

We also took a trip to Legoland around the time of Kai's birthday.  Everett and Kai had a lot of fun playing at the Legoland Hotel .  Everett is having a lot of fun exploring the world around him!  We have to constantly update our baby-proofing.  Kai's toys are everywhere, and not always a safe size.  Everett is continuing to work out how to crawl.    

Everett and Cousin Calvin

Taking a dip

Especially fun for us, is when Everett treats us to a piano concert.  He loves music and bops and jams whenever he hears it, now he creates it, too!!  He also loves swinging SO MUCH!  Need to put up that swing set in the back yard finally!

Pirate Everett

This month Everett has had a couple serious falls from the 4 foot high bed to the hard wood floor, the first we took him to the ER and they were unconcerned so we didn't go back the second time. We are considering changing sleeping arrangements since he is basically crawling right off the bed. 

Forehead Knot after falling

Ever and Grandpa

Ever in "the hanger"

Everett still LOVES taking a bath and playing in the water, but has outgrown his bath seat so we lay him on a towel in the bath tub because he kicks his feet HARD against the floor of the tub and the towel helps soften the blow.  Just can't slow down this bruiser!  

He still enjoys trying new solid foods, with his hands.  He doesn't like to be fed with a spoon so we let him explore it himself and if he isn't getting enough intake ;-)  I blend some fruit and veggies up in a smoothie and he drinks that.  I think as long as he's getting all the nutrients he needs, it isn't really important to "teach" him to eat right now.  Not many people make it to adulthood not learning to eat.  I think we'll get there just fine.  

Ever and his buddy, T.H.