We spent part of the weekend at my mom and dad's new house. Jonah had fun playing with everyone, including the dogs. My dad got a kick out of putting Jonah's hands into his pockets and Jonah just humored him!
Jonah got a kick out of Grandpa Mook while they were visiting. He enjoyed cuddling up to him and laughing and talking with him. Of course, Grandma Mook sang to him and he was in heaven!
Jonah's 9 month photo
We've really been working on sitting up and he's doing pretty well with it. He sat in his crib for a good amount of time for him so we're making progress. He is getting to the point where he doesn't like to lay on his back for very long, he wants to be up where he can see more. I think this is motivating him to sit up more. He's taken more of an interest in playing with toys and really wants to be entertained.
He loves sitting in his walker and playing. He usually moves it backwards but he did go forward one time. He's going to be a heartbreaker one of these days! He LOVES to stand up and in the last few days has started to stand for several seconds holding onto something. Obviously he doesn't pull himself up yet but he is standing on his own in tiny increments and improving his balance.
Jonah has discovered a few new favorite snacks. He really likes Nilla Wafers. He has been doing a great job of putting it in his mouth and sucking on it. He makes a huge mess but it's worth it!
He has also recently discovered that if he reaches far enough he can put the toy on his walker in his mouth. He usually ends up pretty mad in his attempt to do this. . .it spins around and he normally ends up getting hit in the mouth. He's persistent and is getting pretty good at aiming!
After our weekend in DC, we made the journey north with my mom, sister, and pretty much everyone else in the family. In Pennsylvania we got to celebrate Christmas with the Mook/Williams side of my family. Jonah tried a taste of his first cracker --vegetable flavored -- and seemed to enjoy it. On New Years Eve Day we made pizzas and hung out. 
Jonah finally got to meet Uncle Dan, Aunt Dina, Brenna, Cameron, and his other cousin Logan. Aunt Dina had the magic touch and put Jonah to sleep for his afternoon nap.
Cousin Brenna was there to feed him when he woke up! Jonah loves anyone who will give him food!
The Richards and Williams family, except Dad, who had to stay in Indiana for work stuff.
We spent the weekend after Christmas in Washington DC with the Platt side of my family. Jonah experienced his first plane ride since we had to fly in because of the wedding. He did a great job -- he actually slept through it all! Jonah received lots of great gifts from his grandparents and aunts and uncles and he became quite the expert at tearing off the wrapping paper. Of course, he immediately tried to put it into this mouth.
Playing on the floor with his cousins
The older "kids" made an attempt to go ice skating in DC at night, except the rink was sold out. Who ever heard of an ice skating rink being sold out? We had a nice time anyway, Aunt Debbie drove us around DC and we got to see the sights lit up.
Jarrett's nephew Adam was married to Jeannie on December 27. Their 6 1/2 month old, Jaci, was their flower girl. It was a beautiful wedding and reception.
Jarrett was an usher in the wedding and Jonah helped Aunt Trish and I decorate for the reception.
Jonah and his new cousin Jeannie. She made a beautiful bride!
Jonah got to meet Santa for the first time December 10. Santa makes an annual visit to Jarrett's aunt's house so we had to stop by. After sleeping through the carry-in dinner, Jonah woke up and sat on Santa's lap to get his very first Christmas present. He snuggled right up to him and I think he would have gone back to sleep on his lap if I had let him!
Jonah's toy from Santa is a Crawl-Along Drum Roll. Right now he sits up and plays the drums. it can also be put together to roll for when he starts crawling. Jonah likes looking at it put together when he's on his tummy. It has encouraged him not to get so mad on his tummy. Of course, he loves to beat on the top which makes the lights flash and plays the music. Great pick Santa!