9 Months

It is true that each month just gets better and better. This month was all about discovery, curiosity and exploration. Roman is so much more interactive and interested in everything. He is completely obsessed with the remote, cell phone and basically anything that lights up when he touches it. He is starting to play independently and gets a kick out of throwing anything off his high chair. He smiles all day, but can also get fired up easily. He does not like to wait for his food and throws a fit when he sees it taking too long. I always remind him, "Patience", but I have a long way to go before he understands that.

This little boy makes me so happy everyday and I just can't get enough of him. His personality is quirky, happy, funny, emotional and busy. Today the pediatrician said to me, "You have a busy little boy. Once he starts crawling, he will probably be into everything." I better get going on baby proofing the house. I think he may be crawling by next month.


He is starting to understand how toys work.


As he is obsessed with Puffs, he now thinks that everything is food (especially leaves).


His favorite toy is the remote. Typical Man!


We got spoiled that Roman was such a good baby out and about at night. He would fall asleep in his carseat and sleep through all kinds of noise. This next month he is moving to a bigger carseat, so we will no longer have the luxury of him sleeping while we are at friends houses.


Attended his 1st Warriors Game.


Twins

Roman Meets Santa's

This past weekend, Roman got to meet 3 different Santa's.


Scott, Tyler and Roman met Santa at the Walnut Creek pancake breakfast. I love this picture since it is a classic. Roman did not like this Santa.


He was much happier with Nana holding him.


Roman loved Santa Bucklew. He even got a special gift of a Christmas book.


The Classic Santa. Meeting this Santa even warmed my heart.




Can you tell I am loving all this holiday stuff with a baby. SO FUN! It is the best.

Oh Christmas Tree

We would have loved to have gone to a festive Christmas tree farm and chop down a tree in the spirit of Roman's 1st Christmas, but in reality he was asleep in the backseat, it was raining and we are on a holiday budget. We heard that Nob Hill had a great deal on trees, so we headed there this weekend in search for a good deal. All trees were $35. What a bargain! However, we then realized that at the price of $35 it did not include any help with getting the tree on the car. Of course, Jason told me he would carry the tree home (in the rain). But I came up with the idea of opening the sunroof, while he held onto the tree. Luckily we only had to go a few blocks and I went 5mph. We made it home and our tree is beautiful. We laughed hard at this adventure and the best part is Roman got a nice nap throughout the whole experience.


Jason kept begging me to drive faster since his hands were freezing. He did not find it amusing that I couldn't stop laughing and then decided to stop and take a picture.


The tree through the sunroof.


We made it home.

The Holiday Card

I have now attempted 3 photoshoots trying to get that perfect picture for our holiday card and have been unsuccessful. Sure there are a few good ones, but I am looking for a great one. I think it is time to call the professionals.


One size fits all isn't quite a perfect fit for Roman's Santa Hat.


Lesson Learned: Do not attempt to take a photo of both your baby and dog in costume by yourself. Marley was actually behaving, but Roman was having a meltdown.


My heart just melts. He is so cute...even when crying.


I thought a candy cane would be a good prop until it got all over his clothes.

Thank goodness it is only December 1st. I still have a week or so to get that perfect shot. And I guess this also proves that I will not be going into the photography business on the side. I'll keep my day job of mom.