I had my first birthday celebration today in the park with some friends and family.

My parents tried to get me to wear a birthday hat but I didn't like it, so then they tried to make me wear a birthday tiara and I didnt' like that either!!

My other favorite song from baby class is "Tick Tock Tick Tock I'm a Little Coo Coo Clock"

I took a break from joyful shrieking for awhile but now I'm back at it, especially when I see other kids or puppy doggies.

"Pop it Right Up" is my favorite song. I always start joyful shrieking when Mommy and I sing this song with all the other babies in baby class.

Back by popular demand....

I get impatient waiting for my parents to come get me in the morning. Lately I've been pulling down my crib bumper so I can see what's goin' on.

My Mommie gave me an early birthday present - a SWING!! Sometimes I love it, sometimes I'm not so sure?

Sorry we haven't posted in a couple weeks. It's beautiful springtime in Minnesota so we've been outside.

Like usual, I've been doing all the big girl things lately. I've been teething pretty bad the last week or so, so there are new teeth on the horizon. Two weekends ago I went up north for a Spring retreat with church and I was on my very best behavior. After that, I turned into Janezilla for a week (teething). Then I went up north again last weekend to help my Dad open the cabin. We had lots of fun raking and hanging out with family. My Dad forgot to pack my jacket so my Auntie Yvonne made me a makeshift jacket out of Great Grandma Hansvick's sweatshirt. Other than that, I am not crawling yet but I'm all over place. I'm all about assisted walking. I maybe used my first sign language this week (of course it was the sign for "food"). I really really want to start talking so I babble a lot. I am also starting to become obsessed with puppy doggies. I love puppy doggies. My Mom will try to capture some of this excitement on camera so we can share that with everyone.

I've gotten very good about eating on my own and I've been a lot more of Mom and Dad's food. mmmmm food.

Easter dinner at Bobbi's house was delicious!!

My first Easter was a lot of fun. I stole Gracie's pacifier then I tried to pull the bunny off her bunny pajamas.

We went to Colorado for Aunt Kricki's wedding. I had fun all week long and I liked seeing all of my family.

I was cheering for my favorite team last night, but they still lost!

In other news, I am becoming very opinionated and determined. If I don't get my way I will let you know by screaming and arching my back. Also when I am done eating I swat at my spoon or bottle which usually makes another mess for Mom and Dad to clean up.

I have also started talking to myself. The last few mornings I've woken up my Mom and Dad at 4:30AM by laying in my crib talking to myself. "Ba Ba Ba, Da Da Da, Yeah Yeah Yeah"

I toot.

My 9-month stats:

Weight: 16 lbs. 7 oz. - 15th percentile
Length: 27-1/4 inches - 45th percentile
Head: 18 inches - 90th percentile

Can you believe a Smith/McCoy is 45th percentile for height!!!!

I got my first two teeth at the same time. Ouch!!!!! Look closely for my two new bottom teeth.

My Mamaw came from Indiana to see me. She took me to the Children's Museum and we played until I got wore out.

Here's some video of me playing at the Children's Museum.

Grammie and Auntie Kelly took me to the Children's Museum where I learned a lot of new things.

My new thing last week was I started whispering "yeah yeah yeah" when I get excited.

Last weekend the temperature warmed up for one day so I was finally able to play outside.

Everybody was out and about enjoying the ability to breathe outside without their faces freezing off.