9 Month Old in a Pumpkin

Step 1:  Go to "Grants Plants" or other local Garden Center and pick out the shiniest, roundest, juiciest looking pumpkin you can find. (oh, and make sure you have your doll):

Step 2:  Enjoy a nice little wagon ride, courtesy of daddy, while admiring the said shiniest, roundest, juiciest looking pumpkin:

...never-mind that dirt.

Step 3: Take pumpkin home and clean off that dirt.  Admire it some more.

Make sure it's just the right size...

Step 4: Help daddy gut the pumpkin by staying away from the sharp objects.

Make sure pumpkin is as yummy as it looks:

Step 5: Strip down to just your diaper and sit inside the yummiest, shiniest, roundest, juiciest looking pumpkin:

Step 6: Smile BIG for the camera!!!

We sure love our little 9 month old!

We can't believe how fast she is growing and how much she is learning - such a little smartie!

Here are a few things about Paisley Jane at 9 months old:

- LOVES to wave at people

-Has learned the actions to Patty Cake - and will do them on command (clap hands, roll it, and toss away high)

- Is a great little traveler. Took her first airplane ride to Michigan and did wonderfully.

-Loves to be on the move. In Michigan she even climbed up a mat onto the couch!

-Still no sign of any teeth

-Loves to try new foods. Today she enjoyed chomping on a cucumber.

-Has learned to "dance" - and has a great appreciation for music.

-Enjoys bath time and gets really excited when I turn on the bath water.

-Keeps us on our toes!

Just when I think I couldn't love a little person any more she goes and does this:

Happy 9 months our little pumpkin eater!