Saturday, June 20, 2009

Utah man sir, Utah man am I!

So after a lot of applications and interviews, Tyler got a job in UTAH! We are so excited. It wasn't looking like we were going to get to stay here because the law market is so bad, but Tyler started this week and is enjoying it. We feel so blessed. We had a good run of lazy days and fun together while he wasn't working though. It's funny, because I know we will always cherish the time Ty wasn't working and could spend so much time with us.

I've been really bad at taking pictures lately, but here are Otie's 9 month pics. we went to the pediatrician this week and he described Otis as long and lean.

weight: 19.1 lbs (25th percentile)
length: 29.5 in (79th percentile)
head: 48 cm (98th percentile)

So considering how massive his head is, the rest of his body really is pretty skinny. An he only weighs 4 ounces more than he did at 6 months so he's really been burning off that baby chub. Probably because he NEVER stops moving- all day he's standing up and down on things, crawling as fast as he can to dirt or plants to put in his mouth before I can stop him. He now knows that he's not supposed to chew on electrical cords or computer wires, so he tries to sneak to those when we're not looking.

checking out his favorite toy (my phone) from a distance

My sister Betsy did the Battle at Midway Triathlon last week. She did so amazing, I was so proud of her! And the run was insane. It was WAY harder than the run in any tri that I have ever done, and she didn't stop to walk once.
Good job Bets!!

14 comments:

Karen said...

Otis is too cute! I think we need to play once more before we move! I'll be calling you! :) I hope you found a good Pediatrician! I'm in the market for a new one up North! :)

Karen said...

Oh and YAY for staying in Utah! I'm excited for you guys.

Jen christensen said...

Yay! That's great news!

Whitney said...

Oh my gosh! Congrats pb the new job... And being able to stay in Utah! That is such great news. Even though I was really hoping Denver was going to be your new place of residence! Otie is such a cute kid! He is totally a Waltman! I can,t wait to squeeze him in a few weeks!

Melanie said...

We are so excited to have you in Utah!

Amy said...

He is so cute, Emily! I'm sad we didn't get to see him (and his parents) while we were in Utah. And congrats on the job.

Max Fam said...

boo to getting a job in Utah. That is all I have to say about it.

Betsy has one of those insanely amazing rocking tri bodies. I'm jealous.

Ali and Andrew Hyde said...

Otis is SO cute! His hair is getting long! Betsy is awesome, but very insane- I could never do that!

Nicole said...

So glad you guys are staying!! And he really is the cutest little boy! So happy all the time.

Marnae said...

He is suppose to be having play dates with Millie so you and I can catch up. Call me I have lost every number I ever had for you. I miss you and am so glad you are going to be a Utahan once more.

betsy b said...

GREEAT post. otie is looking older and older. it's so weird. and his hair is getting lighter too.

thanks for the shout out. you were a great supporter. thank you sooo much.

love you, can't wait for you to get here.

Debbie said...

Congrats Tyler on the job. We hope that we will be able to see you next month while we are in Utah. Have fun settling into working, and really life again.

Heather and Dave said...

I'm so glad you guys will be living here for a GOOD long time :) Hope your having fun in Cali! We leave this Saturday for Newport and I can't wait...

Becky said...

Colt's head is huge, too! :) I didn't know the news about staying in Utah. That's great! I'm excited to see more of you.