nine months old.

Our little E has now spent the same amount of time "walking" the earth as she did waiting to be born.
Nine whole months!

It's getting increasingly difficult to take a picture - she just doesn't want to stay still.

She's taken a couple of steps crawling,  but then I can see a look in her eye, as if to say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." And she drops down to scoot superfast on her belly. 

 She also seems to prefer standing/assisted walking to all other postures now.

What else has our E been up to? 

Helping her mama with crafts.

Trying to get out of jail, Monopoly style.

Breaking a sweat.

Baking cupcakes.

 And definitely chatting. She's talking nonstop these days. Here is a little sample: