9 months

Well, so I am a little behind!  Sorry... I have been so busy!  I am not sure if I have told everyone, but I will be starting my new job on May 9th!!!!  I am excited, scared, anxious, nervous, and happy all at the same time.  I will continue to be doing research, however, I will be running a research company!  WOW... 

Anyways my baby, can I really call her a baby at this point?, turned 9 months two weeks ago.  She is getting so big and is so busy exploring everything!
Favorite things to do: 
-open and close all doors and cupboard doors
- bully Olivia at daycare (steals her toys and sits on her)
- loves to be outside, but WILL NOT touch the grass
- claps her hands when she hears music
 -pulls herself up to standing position
- loves to eat
 -loves to play toys with mom and dad and anyone else that will give her attention

Dr. Andresen was very pleased with Ryah's development.  Here are her stats from the docs office:

Height:  30inches  99th percentile

Weight:   20lbs 3.5oz  75th percentile

Head Circum:   45.5cm   88th percentile

Mommy let Ryah try an oreo cookie

Hope you all enjoy watching Ryah grow just as much as we do. 

Zoo

Well wouldn't you know, Ryah's first trip to the zoo and my camera battery is DEAD!  So Frustrating!!!  But as many of you know- my electronics are never charged, so this really shouldn't be a suprise!  LOL...
Anyways, on Wednesday, Ryah's daycare took a trip to the zoo and since I wasn't busy at work, I was able to tag-along.  It was so fun watching all the kids get excited over the animals.  Ryah got excited when we went through the aquarium and she really liked the polar bear as well (probably cause she could bang on the glass).  After spending a 1/2 day at the zoo with 11 kids, I was EXHAUSTED!  I will try to snag copies of pictures from Rhonda or Missy and will post them if possible, and I PROMISE to have my camera fully charged for Ryah's next trip to the zoo!

Ryah going through the aquarium- getting so excited

Olivia and Ryah riding in the stroller

watching the polar bear

Breakfast with Mom

To celebrate Week Of The Young Child, Ryah's daycare hosted a breakfast for the parents.  It was so cute to see what the kids had made and they were super excited that their parents could eat breakfast with them.  Even though Ryah is a little to young to understand what is going on, I attended the breakfast and had a wonderful piece of breakfast casserole and fruit.  Missy and Rhonda are the most wonderful daycare providers!

On The Go

Go, Go, Go... That is all Ryah wants to do these days!  Constantly moving and keeping herself (and mommy and daddy) busy.  We have her 9 month appt this Thursday, so I will post more after her appt, but wanted to post a couple pictures of my little "squirly girly."

Ryah reading the Sunday paper with Mom

Cooking in the Kitchen

"throwing a temper tantrum!"

Matt will be going on his annual fishing trip with the guys this coming weekend, so Ryah and I are going to take a little road trip up to my parents house.  I can't wait to see my family and I know Ryah is looking forward to being spoiled rotten as well.