Grandmom Wenck visits Colorado

Grandmom is sure enjoying her retirement! In mid-October she was able to come out to visit us for a whole week. Of course she loved seeing Annabelle and watching first hand all her new developments. We had lots of fun. We went to Gymboree classes, went shopping at a local mall one day (or two ;) ), took lots of walks, went to a exercise class (while Annabelle was in the gym daycare, which she loves!), went out to lunch, and made some good dinners accompanied by some nice glasses of wine. And Grandmom even babysat on Friday night so James and I could go out downtown with some great friends. When we were not out and about doing something, Mom and I would just sit around and watch Annabelle crawl around the house, practice her standing, play with her toys, and just be her adorable self. It was a great visit and as always, it was sad to Grandmom go. But we will be able to see her in just several weeks when the Waechter family flies to PA for Thanksgiving. I am pretty sure Grandmom is already counting down the days!

Annabelle goes to the Denver Zoo!

This past weekend the Waechter family took a trip to the Denver Zoo. It was a gorgeous day outside and a very fun day with the animals. Annabelle's favorites' were the monkeys and penguins. She probably liked them the best because she could actually see them since we could get real close, unlike the hidden lions. She also liked watching the monkeys and penguins swing and swim around their cage. Annabelle even let out an excited scream several times.

She wasn't so sure about the big elephants.

Looking at the flamingos with Mommy.

Loving the tiny monkeys.

By the time we left she was exhausted from her day of excitement.

9 Months

I was nine months several days ago. It was a great day, I did lots of exploring by crawling all over the house, went to Gymboree with Mom, and got to have lots of sweet potatoes for dinner. I had my 9 month doctor's appointment today. I only had to get one shot, a flu shot, so it wasn't too bad. I weigh 16 lbs 4 oz and am 27.25 inches tall. I am still on the smaller size, the 9th percentile for weight, but since I keep gaining weight and developing fine, the doctor said there is nothing to worry about.

This past month has been crazy busy, I mean there are so many new things I have been exploring since I started to crawl, and boy can I crawl! I don't like to brag, but I can get going pretty fast. And just a couple days ago I figured out how to pull myself up and stand. I can't do it every time because it takes a lot of energy, but when I do it's lots of fun! During this month I also got some new teeth, I have six now! So when my Mom gives me grown up food I don't just have to gum them, I can use my new teeth. I eat three meals a day and one or two snacks. Plus, I have my bottle throughout the day. I don't always drink as much formula as I should and when I had an ear infection several weeks ago I got into the habit of waking up in the middle of the night to eat some bottle, but Mom says we have to break that habit. I am not sure why, I don't mind eating at 2am.

Mom, Dad, and I have been keeping busy by going to ND game watches (the Irish are doing better!), taking walks, watching me crawl around the house, and going out and about in Denver. I sure am busy for being only 9 months. I can't wait to see what this next month brings. I know that in several days Grandmom Wenck is coming for a visit, I can't wait! I want to show her how I can crawl from the living room, to the kitchen, then to bathroom, and back to the living room. My parents are telling me I am going to be walking in no time, I am not really sure what that is, but if it's anything like crawling I know I am going to love it!