Kayla charms her Uncle Paul

This video was taken at a recent Wilson family party... she is such a little flirt!

9 Months here in the world!

Wow... I can't believe that I have now been in this world just as long as I was inside Mommy's belly! I loved being inside but since I am becoming a professional speed crawler, I am finding things on the outside so much more fascinating! This past month I have really perfecting my crawling moves and agility - sometimes when the gate is left open I make a break for it... but mommy or daddy always beat me to it!! I am pulling myself up easily and cruising along the furniture... I even gave Mommy a sneak peak at what it will look like whe I decide to walk on my own... I took a few steps and then sat down. I like crawling better right now. Although I do take my Dollie for walks inside everyday. She loves her stroller JUST as much as I do. I even love the stairs although I keep hearing this "no" word more these days?

Half way thru the month I decided that eating from the spoon that Mommy & Daddy feed me on was getting boring so I decided it would be more fun to pick things up and eat them. Mommy & Daddy were not so thrilled by my new decision but they get the hint now.... I get finger foods at every meal and even humor them by taking a few bites here and there off the spoon. There are lots of new foods I am trying too... along with some of the same homemade ones Mommy has been giving me... now I just get pieces instead of puree. Pasta is a NEW favorite though. Mommy mixes it with my old baby food instead of tomatoe sauce (that stuff gives me a belly ache!) Ravioli's, meatballs, all kinds of fruit and veggies, yogurt, cheese, animal cookies, crackers... you name it - I love it!

My doctor was quite pleased with my developement this month although he told Mom & Dad that I was not allowed to have a bottle in the middle of the night anymore. This sucks! It's the only way I can get back to sleep sometimes... hope Mommy & Daddy are prepared to sit with me? I got weighed and the new numbers are.... 23lbs 2 oz and 28.5 inches long!!! I am wearing solidly 12 month clothes but some of the shirts are a bit too tight so Mommy lets me wear 18 month clothes. Up until now, most of my clothes were donated to me by my friend Emily and cousin Emma... Mommy got a few more for the up coming months from my friends the Bollinger's! I got a TB test done too but no shots. I have 4 teeth with 2 more just about to break thru!

More things I love... the remote control, talking on the phone, pushing the keys on the keyboard of the computer, going in the pool, pushing anything around that will allow me to stand up, playing in the cabinets and pantry, jumping in my crib, waving hello, trying to get your glasses off your face or hat off your head, "Toes" by Zack Brown Band, playing with my feet, sleeping on my belly, escaping while having my diaper changed (crawling nakey is liberating!), the bathtub.... the list goes on and on! Thanks for reading this month - see you soon!

Talking to the trees / shadows... she loves looking out the windows

Getting Dollie ready for a walk~

See ya later Daddy... taking Dollie to the store!

Mama - Help me get on this thing!

Uncle Lenny's Birthday Party

I totally get Pasta Rage!

With my gramma & grampa on Fathers Day

Bathing Beauty loves her new tubby!

Go Yanks!

Drinking her juice in a big girl chair

Afternoon snack!

Thanks to Sarah, Emme & Kate for letting me borrow their car!

Pool time fun!

Somebody is very interested in gramma's chandelier???

Yo homey!

Jail break in progress!

Curious about the locks... which have now been broken off twice!

Happy 1st Father's Day.... Daddy!

Kayla and her Daddy LOVE to watch cartoons together in the morning! Although Brian was not feeling well (allergies) they spent the day together. Kayla helped me make egg sandwiches for breakfast, then we went shopping at Kay's FAVORITE place, then we took a drive to visit Kay's great grandparents... then it was burgers at Tierney's and ice cream at Applegate Farms with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Angie & Uncle Kevin & Uncle Denny! Fun times!

Cartoons with Dada are the best!

This is me & my Dada


Black Raspberry - just like Mommy & Grandma!

You scream, I scream.... we all scream for Ice Cream!

Water Bug

Ever since the 1st time we brought Kayla to the community center pool, we knew that she LOVED being in the water and being able to kick. Her legs just keep on moving. Its truly a great way to exhaust her. Aunt Angie threw Uncle Kevin a Surprise 30th (one year later) birthday pool party and Kayla was more than happy to test out their new pool! Check out some of the pics from the party.

Walking... WIth a little assistance!

She is officially off and running - if there is something to PUSH. She does not quite have the balance thing down but boy can she move!

Pots & Pans

There is one cabinet in the kitchen that we will not be Kayla proofing. I think its important that she have a space of her own in the kitchen... a place where someone is not saying "no no". She loves this cabinet and LOVES the noise the pots & pans make. I am sure the downstairs neighbors are not so thrilled however (Sorry Cynthia & Allen!)

Next Steps... literally!

First it was creeping, then crawling.... now its all about pulling herself UP on things and pushing them...

The Bronx Zoo

Our first trip to the Bronx Zoo (care of Sony Music and Corporate Sponsor Day!)... My cousin Sarah decided to join us... making the trip so much more fun! It was a super hot day but we hit no traffic coming or going. Although Kayla went ALL day with only a short nap on the way to the Zoo.... making the trip home a little loud with all her fussing. She did fall asleep FINALLY about 10 minutes from home. Some highlights were the Children's Zoo, the Monorail thru Asia & the Seals!

Brian, Kayla & Sarah - Polar Bear Exhibit

Kayla & Sarah crawling thru a log in the Children's Zoo

Sarah loving the Seal's!

Kayla really got a kick out the the Big Elephants!

Although she seemed to like Mama's hat more!

Keeping hydrated!

OMG - she loved the Billy Goat at the Petting Zoo.

Kayla & Daddy watching the Seals

Memorial Day Wkend

Memorial Day was pretty much filled with going to the town pool and BBQ'ing at Grandma & Grandpa's house. We had SOOOO much fun at the pool (aside from the reall really bad service at the snack bar)... Kayla wanted to crawl in the baby pool and did not understand that although she could walk with assistance, it was too deep to crawl in... She also had fun in the big kids pool. We even saw her cousin Hunter hanging out with his friends! Great way to end the wkend was a BBQ with the family (minus Uncle Denny). Check out our good times!

Say Cheese Aunt Cheese!

Mama was kinda enough to let me read her magazine when she was done!

Yummy Ice Cream - ok so its only a toy... serves the purpose though!

Little lady walking on Gram's table with two of her fav's!

Someone was trying to get away when it was time to get into her bathing suit!

America's sweetheart!

Snuggling with Daddy before my nap!

You love my hat don't you?

Checking out the scene before crawling away!

Another Milestone!

Kayla thought she'd start June out on the right foot.... She can FINALLY hold and drink her very heavy 8oz baba all by herself. The only catch is that she does not fall asleep after taking the bottle, which is something she normally does when its held for her.... Catch 22!