I can't believe our baby is nine months!!!

I almost can't even write this because I don't like to face the reality that our sweet little baby is already 9 months old. These nine months have blown by...that's for sure. But they have been 9 incredibly wonderful, joyful months! I love this little guy more than I can express. He's sweet. He's snuggly. He's BUSY. He's got a temper (that is endearing right now...but I'll probably have a different opinion on the matter when he's 2). He loves playing with his big brother. He's generous with his smiles and giggles. He loves eating dirt, rocks, sand, etc. He's got 6 teeth. He's a little trouble maker...he's currently at the stage where he wants nothing to do with toys, but instead wants to get into everything he's not supposed to (i.e. the fireplace, stairs, cupboards, cords, garbage cans, toilets, etc.) Holy toledo, do you need to watch him like a hawk. But most of all, he is simply precious. I love him so much I can hardly stand it. I praise God every day for my boys and for the privilege of being their mother. I never could have imagined being so blessed. And in case you haven't seen enough pictures of the little guy, here are a few images of him today: