11 Month Baby

You are 11 months old now, just a few more weeks and you'll be 1. Crazy.

At 11 months You: * Walk like you've been doing it for years :) sometimes it's almost a run! * Have 4 bottles a day between 5-6 ounces. We've also started introducing whole milk. You do about 1/2 formula and 1/2 whole. * You only drink from an actual bottle for your morning and night time bottle, the other 2 are sippy cup. You seem to like the NUK Learner Cup. * Size 3 Diaper, 9-12 month clothes. You MAY weigh around 20-21 lbs. *maybe* * When asked for kisses, you are happy to share them>> you lean forward, mouth opened, sweetest thing! * You give high fives, multiple ones, it's never just one. :) * We're still working on, "Where's your nose?", to date, you've pointed once. Big moment though! * You laugh at your brother, you scream at your brother...really depends on how he is treating you at the moment. But you love him so! * You walk around the couch all.day.long. Rarely sitting & you always are carrying something...usually a ziplock bag, an empty water bottle, or ya never know, it could be a pair of Gavin's underwear that he's ripped off, lol! * You AND your brother follow mama EVERYWHERE I GO, like everywhere. Even when I need a moment's peace, I still love it. * You sleep in your crib at night, but absolutely detest taking naps in your room...you just won't have it. So, I hold you and it's wonderful. * You eat anything and everything, let's hope this trend keeps on keeping on with you. And you prefer to feed yourself, it just tastes better that way ;). * You have the most beautiful little curls, they just stick up everywhere :) * So far, you have 3 teeth. 2 on bottom, 1 on top, but it appears that 1 more on top has broken through the gum and another top tooth is on it's way. * You love your paci, HAVE to have it. * You like the water and lately during baths you love to slap those hands and splash, splash, splash. * You still nap in the car easily. You really are a laid back baby, easily pleased and content. You are the sweetest little princess in our world, we love you so much and are so proud to call you ours! Happy 11 months baby girl!

Independence Day 2012

Happy Indenpendence Day! This is Giana's 1st 4th of July...we had a lovely day at the water park---Gavin was in water heaven! Nothing like quality time with the fam. Love both of you little firecrackers too pieces!!!

She WALKS!!!! at 10 months!!!

Baby girl, you WALK! Not just steps here and there, like mobile, walking!!! And you're only 10 months old, just 7 days in to being 10 months old! WOW! Look at all these exclamation points I've used, haha. I don't know why I'm so surprised, because you've been attempting to walk for a while now, but it's official now. You're so tiny, but you have such wonderful balance.

Congrats baby girl, mommy and daddy are very proud of this huge milestone in such a petite little gal :). Love you sweetness, to the moon and back!

10 Month Gal

Only 2 more months and we hit the 1 Year Mark! Doesn't seem possible, but I'm already planning the first birthday of my SECOND child--sheeeesh! At 10 months, Gia, you: * Have 3 teeth! Your 3rd tooth actually broke through the gum on your 10 month exactly. It's a top tooth :) * Size 3 diaper * We've bumped you up to a 12 month in pj's because you're getting just a wee bit too long for your 9 month ones. * Clothing size anywhere from 9-12 months. Size 3 shoe. * You weigh just over 18 lbs. (assumption since your 9 month app.) * You took 17 steps today!!Just 10 months old, wow!!!...all by your sweet self!!! I suspect that you will be walking by 11 months...we shall see. * You have began to eat table food (feeding yourself). So far, you've had toast, biscuits and gravy, pasta, and cooked carrots. Mommy gets SO VERY nervous about letting you eat real food, choking is a fear of mine. So you get the teeny tiniest bites. * You love all the little snacks for babies, the puffs, yogurt drops, and wagon wheels. You really like to eat...so far. * You have the funniest little personality, much like your daddy. You're so serious. And when we tickle you, it's like you don't want us to see you laugh, lol. You stick your hands in your mouth and fight it, hah! You do have a temper from time to time, it's a little high pitch squeal (you get that from me!), and when brother makes you mad, you let us know FAST! But with that said, you are a real sweetheart too and you continue to only want your momma :). * You go to sleep between 8:30-9 and generally sleep til around 7ish, then you wake up and are ready to come cuddle in bed with us. We let you, mainly because I feel like you're only little once, and it's pretty sweet to get to cuddle you for a couple hours! * You attempt to give "high fives" you don't give just one, it's multiple fives, haha. You make the funniest little snorting noise, often, my wittle piggie. You have the most precious smile, it's huge, and you scrunch up your nose, aw precious! * So far, you still enjoy car rides, you sleep, and sleep some more. This will hopefully come in handy when we go on vaca. I hope the flight has the same effect on you. * Oh my goodness, you have THE curliest hair...if we let it air dry, it's ringlets, so cute! * You had your first trip to the lake a few days ago, you really enjoyed the water and your float. You kicked your little feet and had a good time :). We love you so very much baby girl and are so very blessed that God made you so perfectly for us!

Photo Overload

nothing new going on, just have some photo's of my lovelies to share :). so in love with these two sweethearts and very thankful to call them mine! love you both! (Gavin 3 years old, Giana 9 months old)

Couldn't you just eat them up???!!!

Gia Bugs 9 months!

Baby girl you are 9 months old today! And what a blessing these last 9 months with you have been! You have brought so much sunshine in to our lives and we could never give enough thanks for you. •your newest thing is clapping...when anyone says "patty cake" you begin clapping, just precious! •you take 4 bottles a day, all are 6oz. Except for your bedtime bottle, it's usually 7oz. with some oatmeal. You also have 3 meals a day. •you have just began eating foods with texture, you will eat it, but you're still not too certain about it :). •you love to eat the blueberry puffs, you pick them up with those chubby hands and feed yourself now! •I introduced the sippy cup to you a couple weeks ago, and you took it right away! You drank all your milk with no problem. You're using the "nuk" brand. And it's a keeper! You still don't hold it by yourself, but we're working on that... •you stood for a few seconds on your own this week and you've done it several times-big girl! •you are a speedy quick crawler, you go anywhere you please now. •you continue to hold on to objects (couch) and walk around, but no steps without help just yet. •you wear 9-12 months or 12 months clothing, you are perfectly cuddly and just round enough! Daddy weighed you last week and you were just over 18lbs. •size 2 shoe and 3 diaper. •you sleep in your crib and tonight you cried for 2 minutes before falling asleep (praise God)! •you take 2 naps a day, anywhere from 30 minutes to almost 2 hours. •you still are very aware of strangers, but you warm up easily...as long as I'm not in sight! •you are quick to laugh at your brother and he excites you more than anyone. • when you laugh or smile really big, you snort with your nose and sometimes sound like a little piggy. • you don't really have a favorite toy, everything goes straight to your mouth, so anything you can chew on satisfies you just fine. • still only 2 teeth and no sight of any new ones just yet. • you LOVE to be outdoors, whether on a walk, in your playpen, or sitting in the yard...you are very happy and content outside. • you sleep in the car almost always. • you have the sweetest little bashful personality, you tilt your head in to hide your face and smile when someone talks to you, it's the sweetest thing! • you continue to be a mama's girl, which melts my heart! We adore you sweet girl, you are out sweet lil' flower always! Hugs and kisses baby girl and happy 9 months!!! Enjoying a little lunch after church :) (pics from my phone this time!)

(Had to share one of brother too!)

C.I.O night 2&3

Okay, night 2 of C.I.O never really happened. Gia bug drank her bottle and fell asleep in my arms. I put her in the crib at 8:30 and she slept all night! Til 8:30 the next morning! Wowza! So, tonight, night 3, I dreaded. I fed her a little earlier then took her in to her room. I rocked her for just a second, saw that she was very sleepy, then placed her in the crib. I said my "I love you's" and goodnights, gave my hugs, and kisses, then left. This was at 9:11. She cried, for a few minutes, then whined, and by 9:18 she was.....ASLEEP! Laying on her tummy like a little frog! Praise GOD! 7 minutes tonight! Hope this continues and becomes no tears at all. She hasn't woken up yet, but it's still early. Finger's crossed that she sleeps all night long, with no problems. Gavin is currently watching Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. He's sitting indian style, his head tilted back, long sleeve sleep tee and undies on...bottom lip popped out. I love those two so much, my heart literally HURTS, so strange, but so true. Honestly, if I could be anywhere in the world at this very moment...I would choose our bed, one baby on each arm, Nelson's hand in mine, and I would freeze time for a bit. I suppose they're my taste of Heaven on earth and how perfectly yummy they are! Goodnight all...