When Ari and Evangeline turned one, I recapped their first year in pictures. I like to see the progression each month. It's amazing how much they learn and change in just a short time! This baby was so eager to get here she didn't wait for us to get a room...and she's kept us on our toes ever since!
1 week- always sleeping, always content
1 month- happy to go along for the ride
2 months- not too young to become a beach bum
3 months- talking to us about life
4 months- the tongue tricks never stopped
5 months- such a big girl
6 months- rolling over and ready to go
7 months- will sometimes sit back and soak it all in...but not for long
8 months- on the move
9 months- more tongue tricks...and always eating
10 months- really on the move...pulling up and getting in to everything
11 months- always ready to give a smile, scrunchy-nose style
12 months- still sporting the light brown hair (which grew in evenly!)
This little nugget brings us so much joy. It never gets old watching her explore and figure new things out. She is so curious and even though she doesn't say many words, she understands so much. She refuses to sign and demands everything she wants by saying "eh-eh-eh" and pointing. Some days she is a picky eater and other days she is not. I spend a lot of time during meals figuring out what she will eat because some days she will eat something, then the next day she won't. She won't drink milk or eat meat or beans or eggs or (fill in the blank with just about anything) so I'm going to have to get creative on beefing her up a bit. I was shocked to see she hadn't even gained a pound from 9 to 12 months, dropping her to the 15% at 18 lbs 6 oz. The doctor wasn't concerned (which made me feel better) but I'm determined to find something consistent she will eat besides pepperoni :) There were several months where she was an eating machine but we've regressed some now.
Baby girl, you are going to have a blast exploring outside this spring and summer. You've had a small taste of it and now you stand at the window just waiting for us to take you out again. You are not shy and often times reach out for other people to hold you. Your smile is contagious and those bright blue eyes make everyone swoon. You easily belly laugh for Ari and he is always trying to take care of you. Evangeline likes to bring you your blanket and cup and wear matching dresses with you. Since we let you cry it out, you've been sleeping like a champ. We love you sweet girl.
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