On the Go at 9 Months

We just got back from Chase's NINE MONTH check up.  How is he 9 months?!!?!?  The doctor was pleased to hear that he is very active and adventurous.  He encourages parents to do a lot with their kids so they can have new experiences and learn a lot.  (That may seem obvious, but most parents out here work and use daycare.)

Height: 29 1/2 inches (80th Percentile)
Weight: 22 pounds, clothed (75th Percentile)
Number of Teeth: 6

A few other random stats about Chase right now:

Favorite Stuffed Animal: "Raph" Giraffe
Favorite Toy: Teether Keys
Favorite Food: Probably Receipt Paper...
Favorite Time to Smile: When Chicago is Near
Buddies: Alexander and Cohen

Bath: Loves them!  Especially with a toy in his mouth
Trains: Enjoys looking at all the people and through the window
Cars: Only likes them when they're moving
Books: Is starting to let us read them, and not just eat them
Stroller: Loves to be outside looking at new places
Naps: Usually does a decent job falling asleep and wakes up smiling
Eating: Makes a bigger mess than the amount of food in his mouth
Foods: Started some tiny pieces of fruit but prefers Cheerios and Puffs
Meeting New People: He's usually great with new people, unless he's tired

He is a busy boy.  Always moving and crawling and chatting away.  Here are a couple recent Chase-on-the-go pictures...

Pulling himself up

Adventurous and willing to eat anything :) 

The stare down

Trying to find a favorite book

He really is a happy little guy, at least most of the time :)  It will be fun to see him start to stand more and walk in the next little bit.  The doctor thinks all that is coming soon!  AHHHHHhhh!