the small town life: Sweet Mary Grace

11 months. Wow. I won't even begin to discuss the fact that you are going to be 1 next month...let's save those tears for a bit since I know I'm going to have an emotional breakdown and cry like a crazy person.

I thought I'd make a special note about this month's photo session. On Tuesday you were oh so cranky due to teething and were asleep earlier than usual. Wednesday evening wasn't much better but I knew if I didn't go ahead and take the pictures, then I might not get around to it until weeks later. You did not want to cooperate- I couldn't even get you in the plain onsie like usual...We did the best we could and snapped a few good pictures :)

{Chasing after you - story of our lives these days}

{We finally resorted to me holding you and the 11 month sticker :) }

Daily Life. You are a constant burst of energy and go 110% until you pass out. You love to explore-drawers, cabinets, closets, baskets, purses, bags and everything you can get your hands on, especially any small electronic device. You walk around tables and furniture all the time and have gotten brave as of late, letting go for a split second to stand, but then you sit your cute booty down when you get a bit scared. You are still in size three diapers and wear 12 month attire mostly - some of your warmer weather dresses are 18 months. In the sleeping department, you take 2 (1.5 hour) naps during the day and then sleep from 8PM-7AM. Although as of late you have been fighting your afternoon nap. You cut your two top front teeth this month, but I am oh so thankful that you are a pretty good teether {no yucky drool for you}.

{You love to look out the windows}

Fun Memories and Such. You have quite an extensive vocabulary these days...you say "mama", "dada", "look", "no", "hey" and "baba". You shake your head no quite often, and lately you've started growling! My favorite thing you do right now is your adorable dancing moves and how you swing your little hips and booty around...I'm hoping one day you will be a little ballerina since I took dance growing up loved every minute of it {yes, I've already called Pat Gray to get the scoop on when you can start}. You have also learned how to throw mini temper-tantrums and cry when you don't get what you want...oh please tell me this is a phase we can get through quickly. We attribute some of this to your strawberry blonde hair.

{My funny little Valentine}

{You loved the Valentine's balloon from your Bubba (Mr. Martin)}

{Sweet girl enjoying a sweet treat}

Play Time. You love Mickey Mouse's Clubhouse, Doc McStuffins, Octonauts, and Little Einsteins. You dance everytime the 'hotdog' song comes on! Other favorites include disassembling your foam alphabet mat (which is so much fun to put back together let me tell you), playing with your stacking rings, checking your 'mailbox', and reading books with Mommy.

Diet. You are down to 2 bottles a day {morning and night}, in addition to 4 meals and a few "snacks" in between. We started introducing a lot of new foods into your diet to see what you thought and had some surprising hits- pancakes, cantaloupe, the bread from a COB {local friends know what this is}. While at Outback you tried the bread dipped in butter and the loaded cheese fries dipped in the sauce - you were in heaven. You are so your father's child. We introduced you to the Gerber toddler trays- so far you've tried the diced carrots and the spinach ravioli. We are hoping to have you off formula by your first birthday. You've also really taken to your juice- you favorite flavors include harvest blend, mixed fruit blend, and grape Pedialite. Nanny J helped find a sippy cup that you will take {the tommee tippee brand}.

{Outback girl}