11 Months!

Little C.A.,

You are 11 months old!  How is it possible that this time last year, I was power walking in the mall with your dad, trying to get you moving towards your world entrance.... and fast forward one year, I am chasing you around the house listening to your giggle as you "run" from Momma (which is more like speed crawl)...?!

Your eleventh month has been full of adventure. We've endured the HOT summer with trips to the pool and splashing in our own inflatable version in the backyard. And on the hottest days, we brought your inflatable pool inside, where you had the most fun crawling in and out of it, arranging your toys, and doing it all over again!

You are becoming such a communicator! Your sign language vocabulary continues to expand, and you can even form simple signing sentences ("More. Milk. Please.") You are also like a little parrot, repeating everything we say, and giggling after you hear yourself imitate these new sounds ("Wow!" "Shoooo-shew!" "Ah-done")

You endured a rough few weeks of Hand Foot Mouth Syndrome, a pesky virus that caused blisters all over your body, including inside your mouth.  Although you were pretty uncomfortable (and refused to try to "walk" because of your poor miserable feet) you smiled most of the time and were extra cuddly.  

We spent the 4th of July with your Mimi and Didi, and you loved all of the excitement at their neighborhood festivities.  You were asleep long before the fireworks that night, but you probably wouldn't have been very impressed with the loud noises anyway. 

It's hard to believe that this time last year, your Daddy and I were just moving into our home and setting up your nursery with great anticipation for your arrival! What a wild ride these last 11 months have been, and what a privilege it is to be your parents.  We love you SO much and can't wait to celebrate your FIRST birthday very soon.

Love, 

Momma and Daddy