ryder is 9 months old

so this month has been a big one for my boy! our ryder is 9 months old!

-took his first steps(8 steps to be exact)now he is always trying to walk everywhere first

-stands without assistance alllll the time
-has 4 teeth(the fifth is almost here)

-discovered cabinets can open and now plays with my pots and pans allll the time

-follows us EVERYWHERE
-furniture walking
-loooovvveess to be sang to because he will then start to sing!

-talks back to when you have a conversation with him my saying "mmm"
-now picks up food with his first finger and thumb
-takes 2-3 naps a day
-cries when people sing happy birthday but doesn't cry if a balloon pops in his face lol
-loves toast,mixed steamed veggies, nectarines, rice and noodles
-goes to bed at 8:30-9pm and wakes up at 6-7am

he currently
weighs: 18 LBS 4 OZ (23 PERCENTILE)
length: 26 1/2 INCHES (2 PERCENTILE)
head: 18.25 (87 PERCENTILE)

eats 5-6 oz every 3 hours
wears size 3 diapers
wears 6-9 month clothing
eats baby food 2-3 times a day plus other table foods i give him

here are some of my favorite pics of him of the past few days