Tuesday, May 8, 2012

11 MONTHS

      How can it be that the sweet little girl we brought home from the hospital is already 11 months old.  We cannot believe it. Her first year has gone by so fast, but has been full of many memories and milestones that we will never forget.  It is incredibly fun to see Avery developing into a little girl with an adorable personality. She changes everyday and always keeps us on our toes.  Everyday we look at Avery in awe and comment, "Can you believe how blessed we are to have her as our daughter?"  We are constantly amazed at her and the love we share.  Avery has a contagious smile and is so happy.  It is crazy to think back a year, and how we were anxiously awaiting her arrival. 
  Avery at 11 months:
- Are crawling and are very fast. 
- You pull up on everything and have started to walk along the furniture and will your push toys.
- "Dada" is your favorite word, but you have started to say "Mama" and make the funniest noises.
- Have a fun personality and keep everyone entertained.
-Wearing size 3 diapers.
- Wearing 12-18 month clothes and size 3 shoes.
- Smiles at everyone and anyone who looks her way. 
- Loves books, puzzles and push toys.
- Loves to be outside and really enjoys swinging.
- Bedtime is usually 7:30pm and you sleep 11-12 hours at night.
- Taking 2 naps a day, and they are usually 2 hours each.
- Eating 3 times per day and taking bottles before naps and bedtime. 
- Starting to substitute a sippy cup for bottle once a day and doing great.
- Loves table food. Favorites are: green beans, grill cheese, strawberries, mandarin oranges, blueberries, bananas, chicken, pancakes, waffles, goldfish, broccoli and cauliflower.
- Have 4 teeth and looks likes 2 more are coming through on the top.
- Hair is growing, getting lighter and has some curl.  Mommy loves to see it flip out when we go outside.
- Does not like to sit still and is into everything. Occasionally we can get some snuggle time.
- Still loves her rides in the stroller and has recently started to enjoy rides in the wagon.
- Gives the sweetest kisses (still open mouth).
- LOVES the water...ocean, pool and bath tub.
- Still adores her sweet doggy, Sadie.  She thinks Sadie is hilarious and they play well together.


 Birthday plans are in the works.  We are looking forward to a fun and memorable first birthday party.
This sweet girl loves to smile, but is not interested in sitting still for a few snapshots!

Happy 11 months
xoxo,
mommy and daddy

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