Very Healthy Henry
I took Henry in for his 9 month appointment today. The doctor says he's "Very healthy." He's in the 95% for weight (25.4lbs), the 75% for height (29.5 inches) and 45% for head circumference. These stats make our little linebacker seem hefty but no worries, the doctor says he's perfect. Most babies are chubby at this age but thin out when they start walking.

He learned this week how to "give me 5!" He giggles everything. It's just our game for now, he gets shy - or maybe distracted - when I try to show others his new trick. He loves it when daddy sings to him and plays peek-a-boo. He likes my singing too, even if it is a bit out of tune.

We leave for the Bryarly family vacation on Friday. We've got 13 going on the cruise. Henry will finally meet his other cousins Sam, Antonia, Austin from Minneapolis and Megan from Florida.

Say “Cheese”
My super-talented sister Melinda took more pics of Henry this past weekend. These are his 9 month photo. Here are a few of my favorites:

Henry has a contagious smile. He flirts with people all the time at the grocery store and at restaurants. He’s definitely a people person.

Check out the super-cute rockin’ airplane Grandpa Hughs built Henry. He needs help getting up on it. So for now he has fun crawling over to it and pulling up. He also spins the propeller. He really pulls up on everything now and can toddle between furniture, the ottoman and even uses Shackleford as a crutch sometimes. He’s becoming quite mobile, which means more work for me.

He likes to grab things and throw them on the floor, then I come behind him and pick it all up. He opens drawers and cabinets and pulls stuff out. I don’t see an end to this game anytime soon.

Anyway, here is a link to more black & white Henry pics, and a few other 9 month photos. Enjoy! Click here >>

Fun 4th!
Henry sure liked the white sand beaches in Destin, Florida despite visiting the emergency room the first night we arrived.

Henry was crying – shrieking really – all night long. Finally at 4 a.m. we took him to the ER. He had a bad ear infection. The doc gave him some good meds which knocked him out. He was a little crabby when he got too hot, but really a good sport the rest of the trip.

We went on this trip over 4th of July weekend with the Hughs and Fogles. It was Henry and cousin Taylor’s first beach excursion. You know Matt and I love taking tropical trips, so I’m sure there will be plenty more sand in Henry’s future. Actually, we’re going on a cruise in just a few weeks. More on that next post.

For now, check out our baby beach bums on Kodak Gallery>>.