11 months

Well. It's official. Only one month until I'm ONE!
I have already changed so much in the past month,
I can't wait to see what I can do next!
I can "walk" - it's a relative term, and I am
really expanding my vocabulary. I say "belwa"
(we're going to call that my first real word).
And I say "daddy" - sometimes also said as "dadu"
and "dada" and always with a huge smile when
I see him. There is no doubting I'm a Daddy's
girl to the core! I also say "baby" when I see my
dolls. And sometimes, rarely really, I say "momma".

And, I have 7 teeth! Now I can
really take a big bite of these candles!

Mmmmm....

Oh- wow! They taste super disgusting!

I immediately regret that decision.

Next time you see me practically
naked with a flower on my head,
I'll be all grown up!!!

Baby Steps

I wouldn't go so far as to say
that I'm "walking". But I've been
taking steps the last few days, so
I thought it was worth documenting.

It's difficult to capture it on video since
I don't go very far, 4-5 steps max each time.
This was the first time I've taken steps.
Since then I've become a bit more confident.
Maybe I'll be "walking" by my first birthday!!!

Broccoli

I tried a few new foods today.
It's part of my New Years resolution.

But just because I may eat a few
new things, doesn't mean I have
to give up my LOVE for broccoli.

I make broccoli disappear in record time.
I could probably win a broccoli eating contest!

I never understand why I'm
expected to eat anything else!

You there! Go get me more broccoli!

Christmas

Okay, so I realize I'm really late to post
Christmas photos. But I wanted to get
these up before the end of January!
I'm getting better at setting realistic goals!

The cousins with Grandmum and Granddad.

This is how Bella and I spent most of our time.
I really loved it, can't say the same for Bella!

I got a "baby" for Christmas and LOVE it!

All the mayhem was a lot of fun!

I just sat in the middle of all the action.

It was easier to get to the presents from this angle!

This book was technically for baby #2.
Madeline helped me read it. Someone had
to enjoy it since #2 isn't here yet!

Isabelle showed me how to channel
the Force with Samuel's light saber!

I have officially learned the value
of opening drawers and cabinets!
Lots of hidden treasures, just for me : )

I worked on my engineering skills with my
Tegu blocks. Thanks Brandon and Julia!!!

One of my favorite gifts... my giraffe.

We named her Ginger.

I opened Ginger first, and really didn't
want to put her down to open any other gifts.

I had a great Christmas! Sorry I
couldn't document all of my gifts!
I love them all! Thank you everyone!

Ten Months

I am in the double digits now...

ten months old!
I am BIG STUFF!!!

Let me show you what that means.
Here is a ONE!

Now, here is a ZERO!

Do you get it? 1 and 0 make 10!

On another note, I put my flower on Harrod's head.
For fun and really just because I could.
And so someone else could feel the pain.
He didn't like it, but I thought it was hilarious!

Well, I don't have any stats to share this month.
For the first time, I didn't have any Dr. appts
so all I can say for sure is that I've probably
gotten taller and gained some weight.

Yoga Baby

Yoga is one of my many new skills.

I am most proficient at the "downward dog" pose.

Here I am trying to demonstrate to
Bella my version of the "sun salutation" pose.
It's a little too bright and she is not impressed.

I really think Bella could benefit
from some exercise, so I always
try to include her in my routine.

She doesn't like exercise so she promptly leaves.

So, I figure if she won't do yoga, the least
I can do is give her a vigorous cardio workout.

i.e. I chase her all around the kitchen.

Sometimes she tries to sneak
back to her bed in the sun.

Not on my watch!

BIG SISTER!

I have some news to share...
I am going to be a Big Sister!


Can you sense my excitement? No?

It took me a bit to warm up to the idea.
My first thought was...
"You did WHAT?"

Then I pouted and cried for a bit.
"But I am the center of the universe!"

But I thought it over, and thought some more.

I decided this is going to be great!
I will officially be "big" if there's
another baby around, and I will
always have someone to blame
my mischief on. Win-Win!

Baby #2 due June 27, 2011
We are thrilled!!!