Eleven Months Old

I can't believe it! Our little Leilabug will be 11 months old tomorrow. Such a big girl! Not so much a baby anymore (tear.) She is so much fun. Leila is a little ham; prone to kisses, "dadas," and sticking her tongue out. Where she learned that, I don't know, but I don't do much to discourage it seeing as how I always laugh when she does it.

She likes to throw things to see where they land and then let you pick them up for her, such as out of her crib, carseat, high chair, and stroller. Little does she know that sometimes they don't come back. Often we make a loop twice on our walks because once we are home I realize we are missing her pacifier, duckie, and hat; only to find them strewn along the sidewalk at random places along on our path. Sort of cute, sort of not so cute in 100 degree heat.

On Tuesday she learned how to clap; she is so proud of herself! Leila does great in the water now after swim lessons, and is learning to kick like a pro. She no longer cries when she goes under, though I can say with certainty she is not thrilled to be dunked. She now has 7 teeth, so digging stuff out of her mouth is asking for pain (ouch!) She can still wear 3-6 months clothes, but we are also in 6-9 months clothes. This is throwing my seasons off, but we are thankful she is healthy and growing! And that hair... if you met her now you would never believe it was almost black when she was born. The tips are still dark but I don't dare cut it!

Happy Birthday to Cousin Sara, Kylie, Cole, and Ryan, our June baby friends!!

So sassy!
Pitiful look... Leila wants to read her favorite book, Eight Silly Monkeys

Enjoying a beautiful summer day. So joyful!

Baths are the best! We love our duckie bath, thanks Sarah!

Hilarious clip... A girl after her grandpa Griffin's own heart. We call it "I love eggs."