Ilana is almost 9 months old

10 days shy actually and I can't believe how much of her little personality has blossomed. She is a good time sally, always ready to make you smile and have fun. She starts wiggling her hips and clapping to music or sing alongs, she'll make funny noises that she has learned to entertain with, and she will slap Lev on the head because he taught her and she thinks he likes it. She is Lev's ever devoted fan and will go anywhere he goes and do anything he wants as long as she is included in the fun. She will have a smile waiting for you for whenever it is you get to giving her attention. She is a ridiculously nice person.

Ilana can crawl (as of 8 months) and has two small teeth which means the house is an endless series of interesting corners to explore. And all food is to be tasted. Anything I eat, she wants to try. Anything - mac and cheese, chicken, eggs, flan, cheese, croissants, and more. She would have coffee if she could.
Lev is busy being a boy - he is really into Star wars, Cars, Batman, Avengers, etc. and can play with his little figurines countless imaginary scenarios. He is also very interested in board games and games on the i-pad and plays at a 4-5 year old level. I'm amazed at his intellect and saavvy. But that is coupled with stubborness which makes for interesting times.