Happy Halloween!

Mom's Group Halloween Party

Today, a couple from my Mom's Group hosted a Halloween Party for the babies. It was so much fun to see all the little ones dressed up. Even though some of them REALLY didn't enjoy wearing their costumes, we were all able to get some great pictures. We had a great time watching all the babies play together!

Clark's Elioak Farm

This afternoon, I took Caitlynn to a local farm. She loved looking at and petting all of the farm animals. She even got to see some of her friends from the Mom's Group. We had so much fun with the animals and other babies that we never got a chance to check out the pumpkin patch. She fell asleep before we could make it there! Maybe we can try again next time!

9 months old

Caitlynn is now 9 months old and a very busy little girl! She weighs 19 lbs 1 oz and is 28 1/2 inches long. She sleeps from 7:00pm- 7:00am and takes a nap from 11:30-1:30ish. She is down to drinking 3 bottles a day, eating three meals a days, and having 1-2 snacks in between. This month she tried: zucchini, cantaloupe, chicken, and string cheese. When we went for her 9 month check-up, her pediatrician gave us the "green light" for introducing her to meats, milk products, and small amounts of what we eat for dinner. He is happy with her growth and development and says she is right on track. She also went to Kennedy Krieger for a follow-up visit. They are also pleased with her development and said she is right on track. Great news all around!

This has been a HUGE developmental month for her. She has learned how to crawl and pull herself up on furniture (see videos below). She started off slow but has really gotten the hang of it and can move rather quickly now, especially if she is motivated by something she shouldn't have (i.e. the phone, Rocco's food, etc.)! She has both bottom teeth and is cutting her top teeth. She loves going to Mom-mom's for daycare and will happily go to her in the mornings when I'm dropping her off. She has started to cry when "strangers" try and hold her and only stops when she goes back to her mommy or daddy. She continues to be a joy and we love watching her grow!

Baltimore Half Marathon

Aunt Jill, Laura, and Mimi all ran in the Baltimore 1/2 Marathon today. Though it drizzled for some of the race, the weather was nice enough and they all finished the 13.1 miles! Ryan, Popi, Grandpop, and Nonna were there to cheer them on to the finish. It was tiring but a fun "once in a lifetime" experience.


Laura and Caitlynn celebrating her finish time of 2:20:57.