Dear Izabella Rose Mendez

April 15, 2012... 9 months old!!! I know I said that 6 months was a huge developmental month for you but I must say now that 9 months is even bigger! Watching you grow and learn is the best thing in the world. I am so lucky to have you in my life.

Some new, fun and exciting things you have learned to do:

• You had your 9 month check-up. The doctor is so impressed with you. She says you are so healthy and happy! You weighed 25 pounds 12 ounces. 29 inches long. You are still in the 100th percentile. That means out of 100 kids, you are at the top my dear! And at the top is where you belong!
• You now have 4 teeth! Two on top and two on bottom. Mommy found the two on top with your help of course! ;) With more teeth you are able to eat a variety of foods. You still love broccoli and eggs. You like to eat many different types of fruit especially watermelon and strawberries and bananas! Don't forget you never pass up any form of potatoes! You are my daughter and your aunt's niece!! 
• You have conversations with your best friend Annie. Here is how a typical conversation goes between the two of you: 

Izabella: "bla, bla, bla, bla, maaaaa, grrr, da, da, da, bla, bla, ba, ba..."

Annie: "OH, Bella!!" 

• You clap because you are excited for something or someone.
• You wave hi and bye to everyone.
• You have mastered the art of playing peek-a-boo. You hide your face behind something, move it away and then proudly you say "a-boo!" You play this game just about every morning with mommy and daddy. We couldn't ask for a better way to start our day. 

I love you Izabella Rose!

Love always,
Mommy