Parker is 9 months old and has 8 teeth already. He loves getting his teeth brushed and gets really excited when we pull out the baby toothpaste. He gets so excited Brooks and I have had a few bitten fingers. At his 9 month check up he was 20 lbs and 6 ounces and 27 1/2 inches tall. Parker is crawling all over and is a speedy little guy. He is also standing up with the assistance of anything he can grab, and has taken his share of tumbles as he is learning to stand. He loves to listen to his Baby Signing Time CD in the car, if he is getting upset we turn that on and he is good to go. He loves it when Daddy comes home from work and gets super excited flapping his arms and legs and laughing. Parker has started to get shy around strangers and he turns his head so he's not looking at them, but he warms up eventually. When he sees other babies he is very social and coos in his sweet voice and laughs. He likes to chew on his stuffed dog and teddy bear's noses. He is very curious and loves to explore, we have had to make sure doors are closed around the house, he especially loves closets and bathrooms. His 9 month picture was taken at my old job where I was filling in for a few days while the gang went on their annual cruise. It was quite the adventure with Parker.
