Notice anything different in this picture? Look closely – because I think if you squint a little bit you can actually see Clare grow before your very eyes. My proof for this theory is her 9-month well child visit. Clare is now 28.75 inches long and weighs in at 18.06 pounds. These numbers are impressive enough on their own, but she is at the 90% for height and the 50% for weight. That’s up from 75% and 35% from her six-month visit. That’s quite a growth spurt!

I don’t have much else to write about tonight – so I’ll just put some captions and stories to some cute pictures. This picture is of Clare in her favorite place – under the coffee table. Pretty soon she’ll figure out that she hits her head on the coffee table when she’s under there, or we’ll figure out that we need to put the coffee table in the garage.

I took this picture mid-shriek. I don’t think I’ve captured this expression before, it’s kind of cute. With her hands on her knees she reminds me a little bit of a jolly Santa Claus.

This is another common occurrence these days. Clare can scoot/crawl backwards and sideways but not forwards. She’s gotten herself stuck between the entertainment center and the basket and can’t get out. That look she’s giving me is saying “Mom, put down the camera and help me out!”

No story here – she’s just really cute! She’s not pulling herself up yet, but once we put her on the table she holds herself up really well and balances herself.

Lastly, my little studious child is reaching for the magazine. She’s completely ignoring the toy and is trying to get the magazine. I guess I should be happy she hadn’t noticed the candle yet. Check out those sweet little dimpled elbows! The weather is finally warming up around here so her little arms and legs are seeing the light of day.