Children's Tales & Puppy Trails: Fall Fun

First, sorry for the duplication in photos from FB.

During the last three weeks, Amelia has gone from having 2 teeth, to having 6 teeth. She's become increasingly mobile and has started scooting along furniture, although she still prefers to plop down, crawl, and then climb up at the new location.

Amelia had her 9 month appointment, where we learned she has an ear infection in both ears. She had been a little fussier than normal, especially when she slept, but we chalked it up to teeth. No tugging on her ears or acting like they were bothering her at all. Woops! She's on antibiotics now, so that should hopefully kick it. Now, if we can just keep her from getting all the illnesses that are being passed around daycare...

Here are her 9 month stats:

Height: 27 3/4"; 50th percentile
Weight: 21 lbs 6oz; 85th percentile
Head Circumference: 46 cm; 92nd percentile

Here is a photo of Amelia at 1 week old, compared to a photo of her currently at 40 weeks old.

When Amelia was first born, everyone said "Enjoy it, time will go by fast." Truth be told, I thought these people we a bit full of it. However, it was true. Every word. Fastest 9 months of my life. So all of you ladies out there who are expecting your first baby or have just had number one - ENJOY it! Time will go by fast! And I'm okay with it if you think I'm full of crap. You report back in 6 months. ;-)

Amelia has discovered the clothes dryer. Better than T.V.!
(At least for the 60 seconds or so it captivates her attention.)

Uncle Tim came to visit and read Amelia some bedtime stories.

Hanging out with Mommy!

Happy Girl!

We took Amelia to Center Grove Orchard to see all there is to see. It has been a few years since we've been there, and boy have they expanded! I look forward to taking her back when she's a bit older. That place is a 4-year-olds paradise! Amelia's favorite part - the goats! I'm not sure what she thought they were, but she could have watched them all day.

Amelia checking out the goats.

I was happy they are highly domestic and well fed goats. No fingers were nibbled!

Amelia kept giggling. She thought the goats were hilarious!

After the pumpkin patch, Mommy and Daddy went jogging and stopped to take lots of pictures.

"Look Mom, I'm the stair master!"

A crummy cell phone photo,
but I had to add it because it shows our little terror climbing the stairs!

(And no, she doesn't really look like a linebacker.
That's just the angle of a responsible mom taking a photo
quick before snatching her kid off the stairs.)

Amelia has a little buddy named Patrick. Patrick may be small, but he's feisty (he's also 2 months younger)! He regularly crawls up behind Amelia, gets up on his knees, and then tackles Amelia and lays her out flat. She doesn't even fight back. It is super funny to watch!

Amelia & Patrick hanging out after church.

Halloween! Amelia wasn't so sure about her costume at first, but she got over it. It was chilly out, so it was good that she was dressed nice and warm.