Reason #2,359 Why I Love Target

We snagged this monster shopping cart at Target the other day, and we had to take a picture of it. Loved it! Usually we have to resort to Teddy sitting in the baby seat and Henry sitting in the cart itself (which makes me a bit nervous), so it was very nice to have the boys strapped in and facing each other.

My Target recommendation... have an online reservation system so moms can book the extra large carts ahead of time. I promise, we'll then spend even more time and money at Target than we currently do. If that's even possible!

Matchy-Matchy

I wanted to show off the cute matching outfits that the boys have, thanks to Great-Grandma Hemmeter. I tried my best to get a nice picture of them in the yard, but this was all I could get. Teddy looks slightly uncomfortable, but rest assured, no 9-months old were choked in the taking of this picture.

Teddy at 9 Months

Teddy turned nine months... a few weeks ago. I've been bad about updating on time, but I wanted to get the picture up to show our little guy off.

He's crawling around, pulling up on everything and even using his push-behind walker to walk around these days. I think he'll be walking within the next few weeks, for sure. The week that he turned 9 months, he also got his first two teeth. We think he's getting a few more on his bottom, right now, too.

He weighs 23 lbs 5 oz and is 30.5 inches long - just a tiny bit smaller than Henry was at the same age, but still within the 90% percentile.

Teddy is a happy little guy and just a joy to be around. Happy 9 months, Teddy!

A Boy And His Dog

We took a family walk around Lake Normandale today. It was a great time... H and T loved it and even Lola was on her best behavior. Not her usual spastic self! She even allowed Henry to walk her. He was pretty proud to be holding onto her leash!

Wagon Rides, 5 Cents

Mommy took the boys out for a wagon ride this evening.

I can't believe that Teddy is already big enough to sit up in the wagon! Henry loved hanging out with his pajama-clad little brother.

Yay for spring and wagon rides!

Teddy at 8 Months

It's been way too long since I last posted! Life has been busy and the boys are, too. In that time, our little Teddy turned 8 months old. His personality is really coming out now - so much fun! Lots of smiles and giggles everyday.

He officially upgraded his method of transportation from the "worm" to crawling a bit after he turned 7 months. Within days he was crawling all over the place and getting into everything... Lola's water dish, big brother's trains and more. So many things to explore!

Then, just after he turned 8 months, he started pulling himself up on everything. He can stand for quite a while now and is really making an effort to start "creeping". Teddy is so proud of himself when he's standing. I think he likes being more on an "eye level" with people (well, Henry and Lola, at least!).

I'm posting his monthly photo, as well. In the coming months, it will just get harder and harder to wrangle him into an appropriate pose. What can I say, the kid is on the move!

Prepping for the bunny...

Henry's daycare had an Easter party this past week - lots of fun! Cousin Layla came up to visit to join in on the fun. The kids dyed some eggs, went on a egg hunt and got to pet a few animals at the petting zoo - including a mini version of the Easter Bunny!