OUR BABY ODEE J.: 9 month check-up and pictures

Unbelievable. He's 9 months old already. All I can say is, everyday is a new adventure with this kid, and I love it! He had his 9 month check-up on Friday and he weighs 21.14 lbs. and is 29 inches long. So, he has slowed down, and is no longer is the high percentiles for his growth. The doctor said he is perfectly healthy. She also commented that we must be doing something right because he is such a happy baby. :) yay! Then he got 1/2 of a flu shot (we have to go back for the other half on Halloween). The strange thing is, he woke up the next morning sick! He is so sick right now, and so miserable. He has a cold, I think. He is very congested, and has a runny rose. Our poor little guy can hardly breathe, or so it seems. I feel so bad for him. Hopefully it will clear up soon so he can get back to his normal self. So, being 9 months old has brought on a new trick......grinding his teeth! AHHHH! The sound gives me the goosebumps every time! He started doing it consistently this weekend, and it's driving us crazy! We hope it's just a phase. His other trick is the stairs. If we let him, he would just climb up them all day long. As soon as you turn your back he is headed for them, which is rather scary. We have had to start using the gate more consistently. Oden doesn't need anymore bumps on his noodle. He already has two pretty good ones! I am still working on baptism announcements, but I plan on getting them out this week. Also, we are planning a trip to the pumpkin patch very soon so keep checking back for those pictures.

Can you see his poor bruised temple? :(