Copy Cat

Alicia turned 9 months old this past week! It's crazy how quick she is growing up. She celebrated her big day by learning to clap. Now she loves to clap back and forth and knock two blocks together. She is turning into a big copy cat. When I pick her up and pat her back, I feel a little hand patting my back in return. We are going to start baby gymnastics this coming week, along with a young families group at church. Alicia is starting to be around other babies a lot more, so I'm hoping it will lose the thrill and she'll stop being a threat to others. I think that when she gets a little more relaxed she is going to be quite the socialite. Every day she is a little bit more brave in regards to her standing and walking ability. She's taken some hard knocks, but always gets right back up and doesn't let it slow her down. She's trying to stand a lot without holding onto anything, and I'm sure we are going to see first steps soon!