He turned 11 months old on Father's Day. In just weeks he'll be one! I don't know where his first year went. Though he will always be MY baby, he really isn't A baby anymore.
He started walking at 10 months and by now he's pretty quick on his feet.
His only word is "Bau" for Ball- he loves them- any size, any sport, any color!
He has the cutest little "Ooooo!" whenever he sees food or something he's excited about.
He is hungry all the time. Loves smoothies, avacados, graham crackers, any fruits, peas, brocolli, Cheerios, pancakes, and whatever anyone else might be eating at that moment!
We have to keep all the doors shut- especially in the bathroom. He loves the toilets...
He's loved having his big brothers home from school this summer- so much to laugh at and so much to watch and learn from!
He has a cute little wave- you can see it in the last picture on the bottom- turned toward himself and squeezing tightly!
He is finally napping and sleeping much better. Still an early riser, but falling asleep on his own much of the time and not night waking much anymore- thank goodness for that!
Still loves to suck his thumb.
He is a really snuggly baby who is also very outgoing, will let most people hold him and explores and ventures out without needing me right there.
His funny side is starting to shine through. He likes to make silly noises and have us copy him. He remembers things we thought were funny the day before and tries it out the next day- just to make sure we still think he's funny. He has a great memory!
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It has been amazing to me how quickly he's grown and changed. When the bigger boys were little, it seemed like they'd be little forever. But, slowly and surely, they have grown and changed and it was so easy to forget what life was like with a little one around. It isn't all fun and it isn't all cute and easy, but it is so precious. He has been such a blessing to us and a reminder to slow down and enjoy because in just a few fleeting moments you forget what it was like. I wish there was a way to get it all on video or picture or in writing- but life isn't like that. As much as I look forward to seeing what God has in store for this little guy (and the big boys too!) I wish there was a way to slow it down a bit- to memorize what this day is like and who they are right now!
Wow! He has grown! From this perspective he looks so much like Nathan! Is that true? It DOES go so fast! When I had 3 who were 3 and under, a friend shared with me this quote, "The days are long, but the years are short." Couldn't say it better myself. It is the greatest blessing to do what we do!
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