10 Months!

Will is 10 months old...double digits! Well, almost 10 months but I've got blogging momentum today. I don't have much to add from the last post of five minutes ago, so instead, some recent pictures!

Nine Months & All Other Things Belated

With less than 24 hours until Will's 10 month birthday, I figured it was about time to post his 9 month news. And, why not catch up on everyone's busy lives while I'm at it?

Will is full of new tricks. Nine months marked official mobility and he is fast! He army crawls all over the place and is into everything he can reach. He waves, points, kisses, and we're working on clapping and blowing a kiss. He's still 100% enamored with Ian, who is just the best big brother.

Ian finished 4th grade with great success. He made the honor roll all four quarters and did exceptionally well on his end-of-grade testing. Now that school's out, he is attending a few science camps at UNC and enjoying his new bike, learning some new songs on the guitar, and hanging out with friends.

Brian and I are both doing well and keeping busy at work. Brian recently made a trip to California to show off his new iPhone application at the Oracle developer's conference. I finished off the third year of my PhD program and am now collecting data for my dissertation. I'm also back at NORC doing public health policy work four days a week from home.

Our house is still on the market in NC and we're very eager to move up to the Boston area once it sells. The summer down here is already balmy with most days over 90 degrees. Send any good real estate vibes our way if you can spare them!

We're all excited to head up to Northern VA to see Uncle Tim and Aunt Abby for the first time in a long time, and to spend time with Uncle Scott, Aunt Shannon, Isabella and Owen.

Eight Months

Will is becoming more and more his own little person as the months go on. We're encouraging him to crawl, but he prefers to roll wherever he wants to go. He loves to watch the dogs, his awesome big brother, and to play outside. He caught and made it through his first real cold this month. Although he had a few restless nights, he maintained his usual good spirits. Since he's close to being on the move, we thought we should capture his fabulous baby thighs now. So that's the first picture and the second is of Will teaching Annie how to cook!

Seven Months

Will is seven months old today! He is starting to "talk" more, wants to try every food that comes near him, and is desperate to learn how to crawl. He loves to swing in the baby swings at the playground when we take Ian. He loves a good thrill - the higher you push him, the more he laughs! His seven month photos are from last night when he enjoyed his first March Madness pizza crust!

Florida

We had a terrific visit to West Palm beach to introduce Will to his Grandma Go-Go, Grandpa Don, and Great Nana Sinda! Everyone had a great time. Ian loved the chance to get into the pool and was joined enthusiastically by Will. Ian's beach time was hampered a bit by a "sea pest warning" (man-of-wars!), but he still collected a nice bunch of shells and treasures! We can't wait for our next visit.