12 months

12 months!  I can't believe you are 1 year old!  We all survived our first year as a family of three! Whoo Hoo!  

This month you decided that you needed to carry things around with you as you walked around.  You decided one thing at a time was too easy that you should do two things at a time and usually two in each hand.  That made you fall a lot but you were determined. 

You continued to sleep better at night.  You became fascinated with "helping" Mama with the dishes and the laundry.  Your help usually made the chore take twice as long as normal, but you were so cute I didn't mind.  

This month you didn't start doing too many new things, but you sure worked hard perfecting the skills you already had.  You are walking like a pro, you eat pretty good most days too.  You still love your walks and love to touch the trees and bushes while we are out.

We have truly been blessed to have you as a part of our little family.  You bring us so much joy and we love you more than we ever thought possible.  I can't wait to experience the next year with you!!!

 Helping with the dishes

 Two at a time!

 Reading with Daddy

 Tasting Mama's hot chocolate

 How did she get back there?

 Practicing her drinking skills

 Love Dada

 Mama stealing kisses

 So grown up

 Helping Mama make bows

 Carrying the wrapping paper around

 A pile of friends! (I cannot make this picture sit up right but it is so cute!)

 Point!