11 months old

When I look at this picture, I honestly have to do a double take.  I spent a couple of minutes looking through JB's pics month by month, and I can't believe how much he has changed recently, and how big he has gotten.  I suddenly see him transforming into that "older baby" look- still plenty of rolls to be had mind you, but he's just looking a lot more grown up to me lately.

What are you up to these days, brother bear?

• Probably the biggest thing has been a change in your eating.  You are now nursing only in the morning and maybe a little at bedtime.  The other 3 feedings are bottles, and we are feeding you table foods first most of the time.  I won't call you a picky eater... but let's just say you like your fruits and yogurt the best.
• Still working on those molars!! 
• Just generally adorable.  You have this ability to go-with-the-flow just like your Daddy.  When we are out you get lots of comments about your easy demeanor; it is true, and I take zero credit.  We were at a restaurant and this sweet older man came up to you and gave you a dollar bill, because he said you were so cute and charming you deserved to be paid, haha. 
• You have started trying to repeat a lot of things we do and say.  You made "touchdown" arms today when Daddy was watching the Cowboy game ;) You can say "banana" and "night-night". 
• Everything can be turned into a phone.  From your hand, to a remote, to a random toy or book. You will put it up to your ear and say, "Hi Dad." every.time.
• You LOVE to follow your sister around and play with her.  If you get up before Emme's room time is over you will often crawl to her door and cry for me to open it.  One of your favorite things is when Emme gets in the cozy coupe and you can "push" her around in it.  You love to read books with us, and be a part of every activity we do.
• You like to repeat animal noises like the lion and the elephant. 
• Busy, really, really busy.  If there is a drawer you will open it, cabinet you will slam it, door you will push it open, toilet paper roll..... well you can imagine.  You spend a bit of time every day in the exersaucer or play pen so mommy can get a minute where you aren't all over the place. You seem to be fine with that. Cooking dinner with you in the kitchen was getting a little crazy ;)

I'm in love with this little man.  Nearly a year later, and I am still in awe that God gave us such a special gift.  Now the count down to ONE year old begins!