Happy One 1/2!

2/25/2015

Dear Brookelynn,

I'm sorry I fell behind and didn't write you a letter telling you all your 17 month accomplishments. We have been so busy lately I fell behind. I'll give you an overview of the last two months-

You celebrated your second New Year's Eve and had fun snuggling at home watching movies and playing. The best way to spend it! 

You took your 18 month pictures which were taken in your vintage fairytale playroom. You wore the most adorable little outfit from your cousins Eric and Deva. It is my most favorite outfit of all time. 

You started your ISR swim lessons again and are learning to swim and float if you can't reach the side of the pool. You don't like swimming as much as you did last year but you are still doing well. 

We got you a watch to remind you that you need to use the potty. You are still 100% poop trained and about 80% pee trained now. You love getting your stickers and weekly potty surprises. 

You have become a little artist and love to color (scribble) you always have to use all the colors in the crayon box! 

You are obsessed with cleaning and have been enjoying your Minnie Mouse broom, vacuum and dust rags. It's nice to have a little helper. We even had to get you an ironing board because you have to be doing everything Mommy is. 

Your vocabulary continues to grow everyday. You say so many new things I can't keep track of them all. Even three and four word sentences. 

You can say what a cow, kitten, dog, bird, etc. says but my favorite is when we ask what does a baby say and you fake cry. And when we say what does Brookie say and you say Mama and Daddy. My favorite phrase you say is, I did that. When we ask you to do something and you have already done it. 

You can count to three on your own and know some colors and shapes. 

And you can recite the entire Mickey Mouse Club House roll call. 

You had your first sleepover at Glammy and Papa's when Daddy had his colonoscopy. It was so hard to leave you. But the good news is Daddy's colon came back normal! You of course loved your snuggles with Glammy! You love your Glammy so much and get so excited to see her. You bought her a Glam-Ma Bear TShirt and Mommy and you got Fancy Bear ones. I can't wait to wear them and take a picture. 

And finally Mommy choose your 2015 song for your soundtrack "Fly" by Madie & Tae.  I love the lyrics "you can learn to fly on the way down" I hope you always continue to follow your heart and dream big even if you fall! 

I can't believe you are 18 months old now! 

You are still our little pip-squeak. You had your 18 month check up and are a head of schedule developmentally but you are very petite at only 30 percentile. 

I will try to be better about getting your blog updated. At least I took your pictures on time. Your 18 month one is my favorite it shows what a little ham you are. -XOX! 

16 Months

12/25/2014

Dear Brookelynn,

This month you celebrated your second Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for and I hope you grow up knowing how much you are loved. Daddy and Mommy of course are most thankful to have you in their lives. 

We finally finished your Vintage FairyTale playroom and you love it! I love working on projects for you and designing the perfect space for you to be creative and imaginative- this has been my favorite project so far. 

Christmas Time:

This year we celebrate your second Christmas and you are really understanding what Christmas time brings. You love the Christmas Decor and lighting the tree with your Tree Illuminator each night. And you light up like a Christmas Tree when you get to see your blowup Minnie's Bowtique in the backyard. You have brought back the excitement of Christmas for us and its a magical feeling. We love listening to you say Christmas Tree, Snowman, Santa and Deer. Your favorite part of Christmas is looking at all of Glammy's Disney ornaments and listening to them play. You can even spot and point the characters out when asked. 

This Christmas Season you have enjoyed building your first ginger bread house and little teepee for some bears, seeing Christmas lights on Candy Cane Lane, reading Christmas Stories and watching movies. You have also enjoyed Jingle Bella (our elf) and her crazy activities and our new reindeer friend Clarice. You love using your North Pole Communicator and enjoy your conversations with your friends at the North Pole. 

You have been singing Christmas songs all month long, your favorite is Mary Did you know. You love twirling and singing in your microphone. You even learned how to beat box a little. 

I loved your reaction to Santa as you came down the stairs clapping after seeing your gifts. We know you are very spoiled (an only child and a girl doesn't help) but we also are teaching you to be giving and to realize you are very fortunate. You love to share so I'm sure as you get older it will be natural for you to give to others. 

New Skills This Month: 

Since learning to use the big girl potty this past month you have consistently continued to do so with only two accidents in two months-one was Mommy's fault and one was Daddy's fault because we weren't fast enough to get you to the bathroom when you asked to go stinky. You're 100% potty trained for #2 and about 50% for #1. Not bad for only being 16 months (and starting at 14 months on your own). 

On 11/30 you got your bottom left molar. You almost have all your teeth now. And on Christmas 12/25 you got

Both your top first molars. 

Some other words you've learned this month are apple (babble), chocolate (you love chocolate), shopping (popping), and you can say I did. You also say your name (Book) and refer to yourself as baby because that's what Mommy calls you. And you say "their bye bye" when asked where someone is going. And say "I Burped" when you burp. You also say "here papa (or whoever you are giving something too). You just love talking. 

You know all your body parts and your age as well. 

You are playing soccer now too with your magic snowball. We have decided you'll be a dancer and soccer player when you get older. You love both and are pretty good at it too. You even clap for yourself. 

Some other things you've done this month are:

You've enjoyed putting on a fashion show while trying on clothes.

You think its funny to pretend to sleep and fake snore. 

And you have to copy Mommy with everything even when I cut my finger you had to hold your finger too. 

We are so beyond blessed and thankful for our little miss tudie! 

Love you pretty girl!-XOX! 

15 Months: Giggles, Smiles, & Potties-Oh My

11/25/2014

Dear Brookelynn, 

Today you are 15 months old. Every month you grow more and more (well, maybe not physically-you've been the same weight since 11 months old-But, you have changed so much).  

Your vocabulary continues to grow and you LOVE to talk-you can say Glamma (for Glammy), Elsa, Anna, (and you love to say Olaf-but that's not a new one this month), ball, tree, moon and Christmas Tree. 

This month you celebrated Halloween and Auntie Billi came to visit again. Mommy, Glammy, Unkie and Auntie Billi went to the world's largest corn maze and made it out alive in less than 45 minutes. We were impressed. I can't wait till we can take you along. You were Vampirina Ballerina and you loved your cape! You enjoyed going Trick or Treating to a few neighbors houses and you especially loved Lola who kept giving you more treats. You also got your first molar (the right one). You've been a trooper as this tooth comes in and haven't seemed bothered by it. 

You're such a big girl now, you can: take your own clothes off (although we have to stop you sometimes because you always want to take them off), you can drink from a regular straw, you know some of your colors and the difference between yes and no (although we hear a lot of no's...especially when Mommy asks for a hug-that breaks my heart. One night while putting you to bed you wouldn't give me a hug like you usually do and then said Bye-Bye, I was crushed. I guess it's true-whatever you did to your parents comes back to you ten times worse). We love watching you learn knew things and seeing how happy it makes you. 

You are also potty training now. You started telling us when you had gone poop by waving your hands across your face and saying stinky.  So we thought it was time to buy you and your doll a toilet. You even think it's funny to fake us out by doing your stinky face and going to grab a diaper. On 11/24 you told me you had to go potty, you walked into the bathroom, and to our surprise when we checked the potty you had actually used it. We celebrated and you were so very proud of yourself and we were too. 

Although this month has been full of accomplishments, giggles and fun- it has also been an extremely difficult one. Daddy was hospitalized with a perforated colon earlier this month. We were told he would need surgery, however, a surgeon gave us a route that would prove to be safer and push surgery back a couple months for a safer outcome. Daddy stayed in the hospital for a few days and was on heavy doses on antibiotics to rid his body or any infection allowing his colon to develop scar tissue. It's going to be a long road to recovery but we are confident he will recover. You were heart broken and missing your daddy, you told me that dada is always in your heart (with sign language) and drew hearts with your finger over his picture. It's been a uphill battle fighting stress and emotions as the days pass but having a little piece of heaven snuggled up in your arms makes the most difficult battles worth fighting. 

This brings me to my favorite part of this month- your little giggle, you cover your mouth when you laugh now, it's the sweetest sight and sound. It's the cutest little thing I've ever seen and it makes my heart full! I love you Pumpkin Pie! -XOX! 

Too Much Fun & No Time To Write (13 & 14 Month Updates)

10/25/2013

Dear Brookelynn,

Time flys by when you're having fun-and we have too much fun (if there is such a thing), which is why I'm so behind on your monthly updates and am writing them together this time.

13 Month Updates:

We were able to take you off your acid reflux medication for about two weeks but unfortunately had to put you right back on it. I was hoping you would outgrow it at one, but no such luck. Maybe in a few more months we can try it again. But your 12 month check up went well and you are still a little peanut. We got the all clear to take you off formula and give you cow's milk. You love your milk! And we no longer use bottles, you love drinking out of your cup like a big girl. 

You're funnier than ever and have the most adorable "goofy" smile. You think it's hilarious and laugh about it. 

On 8/26 a day after your birthday you decided you can walk completely unassisted. I guess you have, had enough being cautious and are ready to run. You've been walking since 9 months old but after about five steps you Would decide it was safer to hold on to something. 

You love cleaning and in the middle of the night on 9/7 you woke Mommy up cleaning your crib and you nicely said, 'Mama-all done'. You even use a coaster for your cup and love to show everyone where your cup belongs on the coffee table. 

You know your body parts and especially like to show off your belly. You also know what each piece of clothing is and insist you know how to put it on yourself. You're very independent. 

You love giving hugs goodbye and blowing kisses. This especially melts Mommy's heart when she goes into the office once a week. 

This month you also used the toilet for the first time. It was more out of necessity than really wanting to introduce it to you (just a little bath time accident). I don't think you are quiet ready for potty training just yet. 

This month on 9/25 you got your left eye tooth. You've been a champ teething. 

This month you also learned to say Doc as in Doc Mcstuffins. You love pointing to her on TV and saying her name and telling us that she is also on your PJs.  But my favorite is your new phrase 'My Mama Ma' it's really sweet to know I'm just yours. 

First Vacations: 

This month also marked your first trip to a Disneyland! We spent a week at Grand Californian Hotel and enjoying the parks. Experiencing Disneyland through your eyes made it that much more magical even though we braved the record breaking heat wave. We met some of your favorite characters and got their autographs, had lunch with the princesses, rode all the rides-Little Mermaid was your favorite, we saw Fantasmic & the best firework show while sitting on a terrace being served dessert, you built a palace pet at Build-A-Bead, and so much more. You had a Disney wardrobe for everyday and all the accessories to match! It was the most magical trip of all and worth every penny! 

This month your Great Great Uncle Rick & Nina came to visit and we went on your first trip to Tahoe, as well. You're a baby who is use to being on the go so of course you were a trooper. 

14 Month Updates:

Well you finally got your flu shot (1 more to go) and now Mommy will feel a little bit more relaxed about germs-probably not but people can get over it. 

 

You're very independent these days and want to do EVERYTHING on your own even when you can't. You love feeding yourself with a spoon or fork but you are pretty good at that. You also like to drink from a straw, turn off lights and change channels. And now you walk really really well and will even hold Mommy or Daddy's hand (we love that). 

It seems like everyday now you learn a new word some of the new ones include: diaper, picture, puffs, Olaf, Bell (Belle & Tinker Bell), Belly, bad, Trick or Treat, cheese, bow, tea and cake.  Of course not all of these sound perfect but it's clear what they mean. 

This month your finally have enough hair to make a pony tail and wear clip in bows, this was pretty exciting for mommy. But you were more excited when you discovered your belly button.  I think you still wonder what that is. 

Temper Tantrums have begun now, as well.  However, you already get time-outs and have since about 10 months old. You know if Mommy tells you to do something and I start counting you better get moving and by the time I say 1 you usually do. It's hard not to laugh at you because whatever you are getting in trouble for you start pointing and saying bad! 

You're just so darn cute and you know it. If we ask you if you're cute, you shrug your shoulder and smile. And if we ask if yore funny you laugh. 

This month Mommy started a new project and I'm designing you a new playroom where the guest room was. You need a place to store all those Christmas presents that will be coming soon. It's so much fun watching your imagination grow as you play. And you love sharing even with your baby doll which is adorable. 

Finally, Daisy (Day-Day) had to get a bath and that was heartbreaking for you (we now have a back up) but you settled for warm hugs from Olaf. You love Frozen and singing. And we love your sassy spirit! -XOX! 

PS. You're having a little bit of trouble with those molars comming in...but only a few rough nights so far. You just need a cuddle and you're good! 

Princess Brookelynn Jayde The First Turns One

8/25/2014

Dear Brookelynn,

Happy Birthday my sweet little princess. I can't believe today you turned one! It's been the best year of my life and the most amazing adventure to be your Mommy. 

A year ago today, I gave birth to the sweetest little princess.  Who knew such a tiny package could bring so much love, laughter and joy to our lives. Your quirky and witty already at such a young age and I hope that the world doesn't change your free spirit and you continue to let your love for music carry you through life. 

Over the past year I've learned a lot about myself, as well, I was meant to be a Mom to a fierce little one, you are my greatest achievement and true love. You have made me believe in fairytales, life, and heaven all over again. You truly leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

Today, you will celebrate with Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa, Glammy, Unkie, and Paisley. We are having another mini birthday party for you since we had your party last weekend. I can't wait to give you your gifts, 12 balloons to wake you up from your nap and a huge bag full of everything and more you need for your first trip to Disneyland. Of course Grandpa, Glammy and Unkie will have more gifts for you too. We will even have more cupcakes. You're very favorite. I love experiencing all of your firsts and the sweet smiles they bring to your face. 

We documented you turning ONE on 8/4 among your most favorite things-books. I swear you will find the love of your life among the pages of one. Your love for reading amazes me. So the library was the best place to capture your first love and first year of life. 

It's unbelievable how much has changed in the last year...where has the time gone? It's hard for me to remember how I had been sick for mine long months, had two failed inductions and an emergency c-section. I couldn't remember what normal felt like and it all seems like a couple lifetimes ago now. 

What I've come to realize is that, they brought me the love of my life; a little pink bundle weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and you were worth every minute of misery and pain. You are my miracle and on that day my very best friend was born. "Though she be but little she is fierce" You kept me going when I just wanted to give up. And when I woke up it was your beautiful face welcoming me back to life. You are my new normal and my entire world. And together we will live a thousand lifetimes reading fairytales. But my favorite is the one we are writing together. 

I love you my "adorkable" sweet little one! 

This Month:

You attended your first full wedding for your Godmother Lana and you loved it, especially the dancing. The drummer of the band even said you won the dance contest. You also enjoyed learning to say cheers. 

You also celebrated Uncle Jessie's birthday and tried to help him open his presents. He was happy to have your help. 

On 8/15 Mommy gave you your first pedicure for your birthday party and you absolutely loved it and loved to show your purple toes to everyone who would look, including your swim instructor at your refresher appointment. You're such a girlie girl. 

You are continuing to learn to walk and can walk up stairs holding either Mommy or Daddy's hands. You don't like to go far when you are walking alone you're very cautious but you run when you have something to hold onto like your shopping cart or baby stroller. I know you'll gain the confidence soon. You also like to get off the couch on your own and work really hard to get back up but you're too short. Your such a little pip squeak. 

You now have seven teeth, the left front tooth finally appeared on 8/1 and then your right bottom eye tooth on 8/16. You're still really good at teething. 

As for food you discovered that you love udon noodles and chowed them down like they were going out of style. You love food! Just like Mommy. 

Your vocabulary continues to develop more and more. You love to talk! I can't even keep up with it anymore. You also can shake your head yes, it's really cute. 

You love Grandpa and apparently think he looks like King Tritain on The Little Mermaid because you squealed with joy and said PaPa when he was on TV. We haven't figured that one out yet. You also like to read his Cabela's Magazine (while shred it rather). He also discovered what your new attitude pose was about (hand on hips and pouty lips) one day while babysitting you while Mommy and Glammy got their hair done, you are copying Tinker Bell (one of your favorites)! I love your sass! 

Brookelynn The First:

On 8/17 we had your First Birthday party and it was quiet the party-fit for a Princess in training. Your Sofia The First Birthday was so much fun for Mommy to plan. You wore the prettiest Sofia inspired dress (had two crowns, and three changes of clothes) and ate your cupcakes so proper. It was a ton of fun. You of course got lots of fabulous presents but the books distracted you. You love your New Lambie, truck and baby doll Glammy and Grandpa got you (and your pink fire helmet). Unkie got you a Sofia The First Luggage for our trip to Disneyland and you love it because it lights up. Although we could have just bought you balloons because that was your favorite part of the party. 

Auntie Billi, Jerri and Kylie made a special trip to spend time with you for your birthday. You instantly loved Kylie and became fast BFFs. She taught you some dance moves and you can now do a few ballet moves including twirling. You also went to the Jelly Belly Factory with her and on your first Train ride and Merry-Go-Round. You didn't like the Merry-Go-Round until Kylie told you it was ok to go up and down. 

Finally, the night before your first birthday you experienced your first earthquake. It happened on 8/24 at 3:20 in the morning and was a 6.1 (that's pretty big). Mommy was dreaming and was confused when the rolling woke her up at least Daddy knew what was happening. And thankfully there was no damage to our home other than a fallen picture off a dresser and some drawers that came open. Oh and your chandelier was swaying when we ran to get you. Napa was hit pretty hard, however. I hope we don't have another one for awhile! 

What a year it has been, you're such a blessing and complete our family. It's been a year of love, happiness and lots of laughter! 

I can't wait for all of our adventures to come. 

Happy Birthday my sweet Princess! -XOX! 

11 Months

7/25/2014

Dear Brookelynn,

Today, you're 11 months old. I can't believe how fast these months have gone by.  In just 30 days you will be one!  Everyday you grow and become more independent than the last, your personality is adorable and we love you more than any words could ever express. You make everyday fun and keep us laughing, here are is a look at what has happened over the last month...

It's starting to become difficult to keep track of all your accomplishments and firsts, but, I think Mommy does a pretty good job...

This past month you have learned to jump and love to jump in place. I love the smile you get on your face as you giggle along with each jump. 

One of the biggest accomplishments 10 months held was you learned to walk after cruising around the furniture for months now. On 7/16 you took your baby doll, Paris for a walk in her stroller until you got tired and realized walking on your knees was less work. Just a few days later on 7/22 you walked unassisted to your pack n play from the chair in Glammy's living room. Before we know it you will be keeping us on our toes all day. 

You have also learned to walk backwards with your baby's stroller. Another thing you like to do now is bend over while standing to pick things up. 

Another first this month has involved gymnastics. You have been attempting to do a somersault. We visited with your Great Grandparents and Daddy's Cousins and you intently watched as Radley was learning to do one. Since then we find you standing on your head. At first we admit we thought you were a little weird until we put two and two together. I think you will complete one any-day now. Although gymnastics is a little scary to Mommy. 

Learning:

All I can say is that you have a love for learning and it makes Mommy so proud. This past month you have learned where your nose and mouth are. We are working on the other body parts. You also learned to do an Indian Call thanks to Glammy. 

You love to feed yourself using a spoon even though it's a little messy you aren't really that bad. You've also learned to share and now you want to share everything including the food that you've eaten off.  

One of Mommy and Daddy's favorite things you've discovered is role playing. We love watching you play with your toys as they have conversations, get makeovers, and have tea parties. You love to cook for Grandpa and make him cookies. You especially love it when he eats them. You think that's hilarious and make him more. 

You've also learned to undo Velcro and zippers so keeping some of your shoes on have become a challenge. 

Another thing you've started doing is giving us small objects or things that are out if place. I don't know how you do it but you find the smallest of strings and hairs and make sure Mommy or Daddy throw them away.

Finally you went back for a Swimming check up lesson and you remembered everything you were suppose to. You love going in the pool and wearing your sunglasses (while dancing of course). 

Vocabulary:

Your vocabulary continues to amaze us. Here are the words you have learned this month:

Icky for Mickey Mouse, bird, duck (7/6), read (7/14), all done, Unkie (7/19) (Unkie Jessie was so proud of this one), and Paisley (7/20) (who you now love). 

Finally, while putting you to bed one night I said, I love you, sleep tight, don't let the frost bite bite like I always do. And to our surprise you repeated it back (in baby talk) and ended it with okay! With so much attitude your Daddy couldn't help but laugh.

Events:

There were a couple of events that took place this past month, Paisley turned 4. You gave her a cheese burger and read her Fancy Nancy's Puppy surprise Party. 

You celebrated your first 4th of July and were the cutest firecracker! This also marked the last first holiday (aside from your birthday) so you got a book called Corduroy's 4th of July to add to your holiday book collection. 

Teeth:

This month you got 4 (well sorta-Not sure what happened to the left front tooth) teeth! 

 Right front tooth poked through on 7/3 followed by 

both eye teeth on 7/6 and your left front tooth on 7/7 and then it disappeared till 7/19 and has since disappeared again! I must say you have the cutest teeth-ey smile. All these new teeth have also encouraged you to eat your crib. So it has some new marks on it. I'm not too happy about that but once you are done using it we don't need it anymore. So eat up I guess. 

Here Are Some Funny Things You do That Brighten Our Day-

You love to steal Mommy's blanket from the couch when you are in the pack n play. You are so happy when you have it so I don't mind sharing. You also will take the toys you want to play with on the carpet and put them on the couch. You're very smart and know what you want. 

You love to clean and like to help clean up your highchair after you eat by washing your hands and the tray with a wipe. 

You like to store food in your bib and will put it in there just to eat from it. You also have gained a new nickname baby slowski. You are the world's slowest eater (that's a good thing though). Lunch time is especially long. 

You will mimic being cold and shiver when asked. It's so funny when you do it and we all laugh which makes you want to keep doing it. Because you are a little ham after all. 

And finally you are starting to like Paisley (poor pup-pup). You are concerned with what she is doing and love her from a distance. You're warming up to her slowly to her. You like to have show and tell with her at the window to show her all of your toys. She enjoys learning about you. 

You love shopping and being a fashion consultant and feel like a big girl when you get to help pick out Mommy's accessories. You are your Mother's daughter. 

You make everyday that much brighter with your amazing hugs and when you tickle your face with my hair because there is nothing like the sound of your giggle. You are simply amazing! I'm so excited for your first birthday because it's a huge milestone for the both of us. Together we have everything we will ever need. I love you! -XOX! 

10 Months of Fun

6/25/2014

Dear Brookelynn,

Happy 10 months my little pumpkin pie! I feel like this is a huge milestone and I can't believe we are here already, in just two short months you will be a year old.  I wish I could keep you this size forever, yet, I know you must grow and watching you develop into the little princess that you are brings me a joy I never knew existed until you were placed into my arms. 

A lot of exciting things have happened during the last month. I'll start by telling you that it's true what they say, '9 months to put it on, 9 months to take it off', I officially reached my pre-pregnancy weight and fit into one pant size smaller than before I was pregnant. I'm sharing this with you because I want you to know that after you become a mother your body will eventually go back to normal. I also wanted you to know that you don't have to breast feed, have a strict diet, or a personal trainer to get there, your body will do the work on its own. Just have fun being a mom don't worry about a few extra pounds because I promise it will work itself out. The most important part is being happy within yourself, no one else can tell you what that looks and feels like. You're beautiful and that's all you'll ever need to know.  

About you this month...

You're my little chatter box, as your vocabulary continues to grow. You said your first phrase 'Pa-Pa Pa-Pa oh no!' (5/28) I guess Grandpa was getting into something you didn't want him to (even if he wasn't here).  You also can say bottle (5/30) in your own words it sounds more like bobble. You also have learned to say Glammy as Glamma which sounds like am-ma. You know what please and thank you are and say p...p...p and dank you. You also let us know when you want up by telling us and you said lamp (amp) while playing with your Fisher Price toy lamp.  You love puppies but not so much real ones but with the safe stuffed ones you kiss their faces and say, pup-pup (6/9).  Your love for reading continues to grow along with your vocabulary and you now say book, which is ook (6/10). You also say Brooke the same way. While playing with your Minnie Mouse toys you always say Mimi and her friend Daisy is day-day and during the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hotdog Song we will hear you signing hub bog. You also say yep and yea when you want to say yes to something. 

My little chow hound no longer cares for baby food because all you want is 'big people' food, we pretty much just give you anything we eat at this point.  You are more and more like me everyday, your a healthy eater but you love your cheese, goldfish, Cheerios, and cupcakes! Some of the more memorable foods you've eaten this month aside from fruits and veggies are tater-tots for breakfast with Grandpa, a cheeseburger and fries you shared with Mommy from In-N-Out, and pizza. Every time you are served food you have to smell it before you will eat it, there is something you don't like, but we aren't sure what that is, but it's funny to watch you. Our adventures with food will continue I'm sure as you insist on feeding yourself. 

You love your independence and surprised us all that you could climb the stairs this past month and you go all the way up and straight to your room with Mommy or Daddy following close behind of course. 

You also will get items when asked to, such as, your baby, puppy brother, Cinderella, or Daisy. You will also point to objects when you are asked where they are (6/6). And you love giving all your toys kisses. Oh and you finally learned to share (6/10). But you always take it right back.  You also love to pretend play with your toy kitchen, you sip your coffee and take and pretend to eat your toast. It's very cute to watch. I can already tell you are creative. 

You also can stand without holding on to anything for a pretty long time, especially if your holding a toy (6/12).  And you have officially started walking as you stood in place not holding onto anything but your tea cup and took two steps toward me before falling down (6/24).  You will get it down pat in no time. For now you can keep on cruising. Mommy never rushes you and I think that's why you excel so much because your just naturally curious and eager to learn (another trait from Mommy). And now you have this new fancy crawl which is half crawling, half walking, I'm not sure what that's about but I call it the ribbit crawl because you look like a frog. 

The worst part of nine months was you had your very first illness on 6/2.  When Mommy woke you up that morning I instantly knew something was wrong your whole body was hot to the touch.  I knew you must have a fever and I took your temperature, 102.4, of course Daddy was at work but luckily on his way home that day. I felt like the worlds worst Mom for not catching your fever earlier (not that I would have known). I called and made you a doctors appointment. The doctor said you had your first virus. So, Mommy stayed home from work that next day, we snuggled, watched Disney Junior, and took Tylenol for a little over 24 hours until you cracked your first smile. I hated seeing you so miserable but you were a trooper. It's bound to happen but I'm just glad (as was the doctor) that we made it to

nine months before you got sick.  The only thing that came close to this upsetting to Mommy was when I found you with my flip flop in your mouth after I turned for less than two seconds, I didn't want you to get sick again, but guess what you didn't. You survived the flip flop horror.  

You finished your swim lessons and you are officially a mermaid. You can hold your breath, float, roll over and remove items from your face in water.  You were tested in your clothes and a regular diaper to simulate falling in the pool unexpected and I'm happy and relieved to say you know what to do.  It was the best money we have ever spent, next to your cord blood.  

You are quite the little character...You have some OCD tendencies, your very bothered by my freckles and try to remove them and when they don't come off you say, ut oh.  And you especially don't understand why I have holes in my jeans, they are suppose to be like that but you don't get this fashion trend. Speaking of fashion you shop lifted for the first time (and hopefully last), a pair of shorts, luckily we didn't leave the store with them before the girl working told us what you had done. I was so embarrassed.

You got your first treasure from Grandpa's treasure chest, a little rubber ducky we call, Lucky Duck. You have the best Grandpa he collects things for his treasure box and when you get older you will get to choose a treasure when you come over (he better collect a lot)! You love your little duck and it's your favorite part of bath time.  

One of my favorite parts of this month has been your dance moves to the song, Bye,Bye,Bye which your Dad discovered you liked. Your quite the little choreographer and you have your moves down pat. And you love to sign the words, you always have a song in your head and everything is music to you. I know your going to be our little dancing queen. 

Oh and you went to your first Wedding this month. You had lots of fun dancing and eating cake. Next month you will get to go to your Godmother, Lana's wedding that will be a lot of fun for you, as well. 

Finally, I'm convinced your going to be a vampire soon I can see your right eye tooth making it's way through your gums (6/23) before your front teeth, maybe your Halloween costume will be even more fitting this year (remember you're going to be Vampirina Ballerina).  

Here's to a happy and healthy 10 months Lashes! I love you more than the whole wide world and back again! -XOX!