Santa Fe

We took Gammie to Santa Fe for the day to explore. You did great on the car ride there singing songs and playing games. You enjoyed the stroller and ergo riding around the shops. At lunch you were your typical self, you will sit nicely as long as the snacks keep coming. You love cheerios, graham crackers, and even my burger and Gammie's soup. On the way home you were overtired and not very happy, but by the time we got home you were back to your happy self.

Gammie's Visit

We were so very lucky to have Gammie come visit this weekend. She bought your first bike and took you all over the neighborhood on it. She also got to read you Good night moon recordable book so we can read it over and over again. She helped make your party a huge success too by cooking, cleaning, and serving your friends juice boxes. Of course she also gave you your first juice box and taught you how to use the straw. She came with us for your photo shoot and awed over each picture. She enjoyed seeing how big you got since Christmas since a lot has changed since then now that your mobile and developing such a personality. Who could forget your favorite part when Gammie took you to park while mommy went to workout.

Birthday Party

We had such an amazing day for your first birthday party today. We had friends from workout, Gymboree, and the neighborhood too. We worked on decorations for months and it was all worth it. It was a big help to have Gammie here to help cook, set up, and clean up too. You had a blast playing with the water table we got you with all your friends. You also enjoyed your cupcake too, but who could blame you there.

11 months

You have discovered a lot of new things this past month. You can now walk along the furniture to get the remotes and everything you shouldn't have. You have also started walking while we hold your hands for help. You have become quite the climber and love to use your chair to get to the end table more then anything else. You can pull up on even more things like the bath tub and toy box. You still love to eat everything and can do so by yourself for a lot of foods. Last night you had bites of chicken on your tray just like mommy was eating. Of course you had the usual Cheerios and graham crackers too. You like to hold the whole banana to feed yourself in the morning.

Our weekly routine hasn't changed much work out 3 mornings a week while you crawl around the gym. Gymboree one afternoon a week to play and sing with other kids. Then lots of other things like lunches and play dates.

Mommy love

You love mommy so much, in fact I am the only one who gets your big wet kisses.You follow me all over the house crawling right behind me. If I get too far away you scream till I show you I am still around.

Independent

You are very independent and make your needs known even if you can't talk. You love to explore new areas of the house any chance you get like the Tupperware draw or pantry. Lately even the bathroom is a fun new room to climb on the bath tub and toilet too.

Monkey

You have become quite the monkey lately even using your chair to climb onto the end table to reach the lamp and speaker. You crawl all over the house and find everything you shouldn't like cords and dog food.