Watch Me Grow - 13 Months

Hi Folks, Here's a Quick update on My Life (like Mary J Blige).





Ok...here's the BIG DEAL...what I really want to share is.....


I'M WALKING!!! I started the month off wobbly, but getting steadier on my feet everyday!



Here's a video of me in action!

Me taking a few steps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6fDy8vV6i4

Look at Me, I'm Walking!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUfv2G8d1m4

And Here's some cute stuff that I know you'd like to see:

Me dancing in circles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15FjkqKwKOI

I'm eatin Chips like a Big Boy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNXUpodokqo

I'm puttin on Daddy's shoes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiXNFCNJRMo

Watch Me Grow - 12 Months

Ok...so the big #1 Birthday Month--was a busy one with lots of action! Check it...

"Um, um..so this is cake!"

12 Month Progress:

Stats: 19 lb, 13 oz, 29 inches long (trying to come back after that horrible flu season).

Development:

• I can give hugs & kisses
• I can wave "bye-bye"
• Got more teeth
• Making more sentences (jibberish that my parents don't seem to understand)!
• I can drink from a straw
• Took my first steps

Fun Facts & Other Interesting Things:

• Ok.. so I started the Birthday month off still fighting off that stinking flu bug, but hey I'm a fighter. Also working on getting most of my primary incisors in too! This first year...can be a beast!
• I went to Children's Church at JCC for the first time. I guess you could say that I enjoyed it--They didn't have to use the pager to call Mommy!
• Kinda jumped out of my crib in the middle of the night (when they didn't come get me shortly after I called (cried) for them! I was on my way to find them, but it was dark! Imagine the look on Daddy's face when he came into my room and saw me on the floor (tee, hee)! Needless to say, I got their attn. But dang, it backfired...they lowered my matress even more, so now it's too hard for me to get my leg up there to crawl out! Just wait... a few more inches (sometime this summer). You know I am an expert climber (I didn't say walker)!
• I went to a play & music class at Gymboree on my birthday (Checking out the joint before I host my first party)!
  

"Not feeling so good now"

"FIRE!@#?"

• GOT MY FIRST HAIRCUT! Ok...let's call it a trim. I guess it turned out ok. Glad Daddy realized (and Mommy strongly advised him) that clippers wasn't the way to go on my hair and got out the scissors!

"Sportin' my fro"

"Use these combs"
"NO, NO haircut!"

"Rockin' my new cut"

• Went to see theSNOW in Lake Tahoe for the FIRST TIME w/ the GPs (Godparents & Lauren & Jordan) We had fun. Enjoyed my FIRST SLED RIDE w/o falling off. It was pretty cool (literally)! Oh Yeah GPs, sorry about the "noisy" ride to Tahoe!

"Where are you guys?"

"We didn't do it!"

"Fun in the snow"

• OK...so the BIG Party at Gymboree.....so much fun! I had a blast (though my temperament earlier that day had Mommy worried. I was just hungry--she should have figured that out)! You know I'm talking more...they're just not understanding what I'm saying!

"Auntie I was hungry"

"Gather 'round--My new favorite chair"
"Chillin w/ my peeps"

"Kiss, kiss Gymbo?"


• Nanna, Papa, & Auntie Didi arrived that Thursday and we got movin & shakin from then until they left! I must say...I was much more pleasant this time! Don't get me wrong...I still had my moments!


• I ate CAKE for the FIRST TIME.


• I DEDICATED my life to the Lord for the FIRST TIME! (I think the ceremony went rather smoothly--I was quiet the entire time (NO, I was not asleep)! It was when we went back to our seats that I decided to get rowdy! I wanted to say what I didn't get to say on stage!




• I ate CAKE FOR THE SECOND TIME at my Baby Dedication brunch after church. It was great seeing everyone. I'll tell you I really do appreciate all of the love and support!




• This birthday thing...has been a blasts. I think I'd like to do this again next year! I'm like my Mommy--love gifts! Got some new fly threads to update my wardrobe, some cool toys that I'll play w/ when I outgrow them.--for now I'm into the everyday things like pens, cups, letter openers, water bottles! You know!
• I've also been booked for so many events...I have party after party lined up. Older girls and everything! Thanks for keeping up my calendar Mommy...You keep me socialized!
• Oh...did I mention that I took a few steps (just wanted to get my Peeps all excited. I'm not ready to quite make the transition to full walking...then they won't carry me all the time)! I'm not crazy!
• First I would like to thank God for giving my parents the grace to make it through this first year. Next, I want to thank all of my fans ( I mean family and friends) for coming out to support me. You have made this first year of life truly special! I couldn't have done it with out you. Thanks Auntie Julie & cuz Klarissia for driving down, Nanna, Papa, Auntie Didi & Dee for flying out for all of my special ocassions! You guys are the best. I know Mommy promises to live closer to you one day so that you don't have to take a flight just to see me. Hey, I'm too young to move on my on...so I suggest you guys put the pressure on if you want to see me more often!

I love you all very much. Thanks again for all the great gifts, cards, money, words of encouragement, hugs, kisses, etc.--for just being there!

You'll have to check out the Yahoo photos to see all of the party shots!

Watch Me Grow - 11 Months

Hi Peeps! It's been a few months and alot has happened since then. So I'll catch you up starting at 11 months.

11 Month Progress:

Stats: 19 lb 11oz, 28.6 in long

Development:

• I can stand alone
• I am on cruise control
• Exploring more
• Asserting my independence (starting the early phase of tantrums)

Fun Facts & Other Interesting Things:

• So this month was the peak of the flu season...and boy did WE get it. Looking back...it's a wonder how we made it over! Poor Mommy & Daddy...they couldn't handle it. They were sicker than they had ever been (so they tell me)!
• On top of the flu virus, my teeth were coming in too. There were a few days that I actually enjoyed during the month of February. Hence, the picture of me and Ernie at Wal-mart. I noticed him and Burt on my way out--so I decided to say what's up and get a ride w/ them!
• Still going to my play & music class at Gymboree. It's pretty cool, when I'm feeling up to it!