Hiking and Stomach Flu

After returning to sunny San Diego from frozen New England, we made sure to enjoy the beautiful weather with a trip to the beach. We also did some hiking along the cliffs at Torrey Pines last weekend. Our fun was short-lived though as Bradley continues to be coughing and sneezing and then also picked up a stomach virus during the week. After a few days, he finally seems to be feeling better, but unfortunately, Adam still doesn't feel great.

Bradley also visited the pediatrician this week for his 9-month checkup. We're pretty sure the nurse (not our usual one) messed up when weighing him because he clocked in at a hefty 25 lb 8oz (99th percentile!)...after several attempts ourselves with the scale after the nurse left, we were only getting 24 lbs 6oz. So that's what we're sticking with. He's big but not ridiculously big! And he's almost 30 inches long. Aside from the stomach flu and the never-ending cough, he seems to be growing and developing as expected. He also has teeth #3, 4, and 5 coming in so that's definitely adding a bit to his fussiness. Adam and I are desperate for a good nights sleep but I don't think thats in the cards anytime soon.

Locked down

 

Coooookkkkies!

 

Showing off his skills at eating pieces of cheese

 

Torrey Pines State Park

 

playing in the sand for the first time

 

Hiking the next day at the Torrey Pines cliffs

 

 

Look who can stand up now!

 

and he enjoys being on his knees a lot more too

"I can stand all by myself"