11 months old

Stryker playing with some kids

"Hey, I can do this myself"

don't you just love this "deep thought" expression

almost got it

such a happy boy

what a perfect toy since I'm wearing my boots

Stryker, my dear little boy, you turned 11 months today. You're growing so fast. You're little baby face is turning into a little boy face. Only one more month until your 1 year birthday is here! Your daddy & I can't believe that you've blessed us with your presence for 11 months now. You are doing so many new things that it's hard to keep up with all of them. To name a few:

1. walking with support

2. saying "momma" & "dadda" all the time

3. babbling - using more words/sounds like you're trying to have a conversation

4. crawling down the stairs

5. when we say "no no", you follow with shaking your head "no"

6. when watching a bottle be made, you start shaking your hands acting like you're mixing the formula

7. holding your bottle (well, when you want to)

8. feeding yourself with finger foods

9. love to suck drinks through straw (when we hold the straw to your mouth)

10. love to eat food off our plates

11. bounces when music is played as if you were dancing

You attended your friend's first birthday party. Jeremiah Butler's party was held at his house with family & close friends. Logan was unable to attend due to baseball practice, but Stryker & I enjoyed the party.

Jeremiah's first bday party at the Butler's home (Logan did not attend b/c practice) was fun. I enjoyed getting to watch you make new friends & play with them (children of all ages). You were never timid by their age. You just went right up to them & started playing. There were a couple of times where the "only child" (as of right now) syndrome showed up. For example, taking a toy away from another child who was playing with it. You weren't so sure why I told you "no". Oh the joys of parenthood - teaching the concept of sharing. You liked tasting assortment of foods/snacks. The red velvet with cream cheese icing cupcakes were a big hit. You love your sweets! Your daddy & Coco share that addiction with you little boy. The minute a bite was put in your mouth, you were opening it for another. The icing was smeared around your mouth & cheeks. I can't wait to see what you do with your smash cake on your birthday! You played hard & started rubbing your eyes indicating nap time was nearing. We said goodbye to all everyone & wished Jeremiah another Happy Birthday. Daddy, we really missed sharing this afternoon with you, but enjoyed coming home knowing you would be there soon.