11 months

I've forgotten how much I love this stage.

Showing independence yet cuddling, exploring her world, trying new things. Allie finds joy in {almost} all circumstances. She loves to have free reign of the toys when Reese is out of sight, she squeals and laughs to get our attention; throws back her head with excitement when food is coming her way. 

There is so much fun to be had when you're this big!! Here's what we've been up to:

~Pulled up for the first time 2 days after turning 11 months...mom never thought it was gonna happen

~She now stands more than sits...maybe walking isn't too far off

~Top 2 teeth FINALLY came through! That only took 3 months. :/

~Loves loves loves to swim! The pool is Allie's favorite summer pastime. When she goes down for a dunk she comes back up sputtering, gasping and smiling from ear to ear. 

~Hasn't yet learned to say a word...this is a big change for us given that Reese had about 7 by this time. Allie communicates through grunts and signing "All Done" ;)

~Got her first black eye from sister...it's so hard to see your baby suffer because of your other child (another new experience for mom)

~Has an uncanny sense of rhythm and beat. Even if it's just Reese singing "Jesus Loves Me", Allie will bob her head or rock on all fours. Gets me every time!

~Miss Personality! The nursery workers at church always have a story to tell about her entertaining them with crazy faces, laughs and antics.

~Down to 2 bottles a day...formula you're on your way out (yes!)

~Had her first Father's Day...She sure lights up when he walks into the room

~Has now been on 3 plane-ride trips in her short little life

~Baby food is a thing of the past. Even with {barely} four teeth, she loves table food and eats anything and everything we put in front of her. What a blessing good eaters are!