Week 47!

Dear Jorie,

You will turn 11 months old this week. One month from now you will be turning one year old. How crazy is that? 

This week was a crazy fun busy week. My car had some serious car trouble, so it's been in and out of the shop this week, which lead to some fun times for your Father and me. The weekend was of course the highlight of the week. 

Pointing at the Elephants

Enjoying the zoo!

Saturday, we went to the zoo! Your Grandma and Grandpa O came with us and we spent two and a half hours wandering around looking at all the animals. The wolves were out running laps around their enclosure, which you really liked. The monkeys were all a big hit for you. You especially like the little ones in the monkey house. I tried my best to make sure you could see all the animals, and I'm sure we'll be back more than a few times this summer.

Sunday was a REALLY full day! First we had a lot of people over for brunch, Your Aunt Becky and Uncle Michael brought Wesley. Micah and Andrew stopped over, even though Andrew couldn't stay long. Andy (your aunts brother) was in town too, so he came over, and we learned he might be moving back to the area! After we ate and everyone had been sitting around for a while, we took you and Wesley out into the back yard and got some swing time in. You always love being in the swing! Wesley still seems to not really know what's going on, but he's still really little!

Cousin size comparison

After everyone left, we headed up to Highland park to meet up with Jamee, Bill and Zetta. Zetta is walking now, and she spent the majority of the time running circles around us, but the two of you did sit down and play together briefly. The hugs were amazingly cute.

Showing off your standing skills

After the park, you and your father stayed home while I went for a long run. Your father said he had you in the swings for a while so he could get some work done around the yard. We're hoping at some point to have the yard be able to grow some fruits and veggies, but we'll see. Right now it's mostly a place for the puppy to play.

Nomming on a teether

You're still working on taking that first step. You do a lot of free standing, and tons of cruising, but whenever you run out of something to hold on to, you just plop your butt down and crawl where you want to go. I am totally ok with you taking your time with the walking. We have a hard enough time keeping up with you now!

Looking so big in the jogging stroller.

Still no teeth, though you've been acting like your teething again, so maybe we'll see some soon. I'm excited for that first tooth! 

Me and your father were remarking yesterday how big you look in your carseat. We were at My parents house on Tuesday to pick up a car to borrow, and you were sitting in your car seat and your feet were sticking out the end. I remember when we brought you home, how tiny you looked in that car seat, now you barely fit in it. We're going to have to get a new one soon. 

 
I love you so much baby girl. Happy 11 month birthday!

11 months old!