What's new with Amelia at 9 months!

Amelia had her 9 month check-up yesterday. She was much more aware of her surroundings this time and was a little worried about the scale and "extra-happy" nurses! Fortunately, we made it through this visit with no shots! YAY! Our growing girl weighed in at 17.2 lbs and is 27 1/2 inches long. The doctor said she is perfect in every way... (no Duh! you mean I paid $30 for you to tell me something I already know!?)

Anyway, the doctor did give me some helpful tips to deal with her teething, which we desperately need because those teeth have been making her fussy!! He suggested we throw the orajel out the window and rub benadryl on her gums at night. During the day, he suggested we take one of her wash cloths and wet it then stick it in the freezer. When it gets hard and crunchy, let her go to town on it! GENIUS!!! I guess that was worth the money....she loves crunching on her wash cloth

It really is amazing how fast they grow! She looks so adorable with her two new teeth. I'm having the hardest time getting a picture of them. Every time I open her mouth she sticks her tongue out! AGH! Don't worry... I'll keep trying. I'll be sure to post it when I succeed!

Mardi Gras Mambo

As a New Orleans native, Mardi Gras is certainly nothing new to me! I've collected more beads and king cake baby dolls than you care to know about. As a child, I never went to many parades. Mostly because it just wasn't worth the traffic and long waits with a bunch of crazy people! However, in Alabama, Mardi Gras is celebrated a little differently. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of parades and plenty crazy people. So what's the difference??.... THE SNOWBIRDS AND MOON PIES! I don't know if you know what a snowbird is, but they're the ones who come down south for the winter. And if you've never tasted a moon pie... well let me just describe it for you. It taste like stale graham crackers with old marshmallows in the middle and the whole thing is covered with chocolate that taste a little like card board! Sounds tasty doesn't it?

Playing with Daddy

Waiting for the parade to start

Still waiting and getting tired!

Well, yucky moon pies and all, we decided to steal away from the church office today and catch the 1:30 parade in Orange Beach. We figured Amelia needed to experience the Mardi Gras madness. When we arrived, we were greeted with a bunch of cheek-pinchin' snowbirds. Everyone thinks Amelia is SO cute and of course I can't deny that! After about 45 minuets of waiting for the parade to pass our way, people began feeling sorry for our fussy 9 month old who was ready to call it a day! So the lady standing next to us adorned Amelia's neck with her first set of Mardi Gras beads! Which was pretty sweet for a snowbird!








We watched the parade roll for about 15 min. and after catching a total of 4 beads...Amelia was ready for her nap and not loving the parade scene.




Oh well, it was fun while it lasted! Check back tomorrow for a new post. Amelia goes for her 9 month check up tomorrow. I can't wait to see how much she has grown since her 6 month check up! She offically has two teeth now, by the way! YAY!