Eleven Months Old!

McKinley turned 11 months old on the 20th. I keep wondering where the last year went. I remember waiting in slow motion for her to be born. But then once she arrived, someone pushed the fast-forward button. And somehow we ended up here at eleven months. I wish I could set life on pause for a while and just enjoy her as she is at this fun stage of life. Ten months was a busy time for our little McNugget. You may recall that on the first day of her 10th month, Mickey learned to crawl. And since then, she has accomplished so much more.

• waving


• pointing
  
• clapping
  
• playing peek-a-boo


• getting around in a baby walker
  
• pulling herself up in her crib and elsewhere
  
• sitting in the front seat of a grocery cart
  

She continues to be a wonderfully mild-mannered baby with a gigantic toothless grin. We are wondering if month eleven will bring a tooth or two.

We decided to get her started on some real "solids," regardless. She has enjoyed eating toast, banana chunks, and "Mick-a-roni" and cheese.

These show another first; McKinley's first time playing out on the grass. I love the final photo as she looks up to Daddy for reassurance while she leans on his strong frame. Precious moments, indeed.