9 months old

This has been a huge month! Climbing stairs, standing up, lots of 'talking', opening up the kitchen cupboards -- it's been amazing, and a bit tiring.

Kiefer had his 9 month checkup -- he is 18 lb 6 oz (17th%) and 28" tall (40th%). Everything checked out beautifully, and they were really impressed with all of the fruits, veggies, and table foods he's been eating.

Here are a few snapshots of his recent developments, and the ongoing saga of trying to take a picture with a piece of paper. Argh!