11 months and growing

Charlotte is growing so big!! Literally right before our eyes!!

Each day she does something new and exciting. She is learning so much each day, for instance;

she speaks Chinese (well that's what it sounds like to me). She will look you directly in the eye and talk to you while using hand gestures. She is SO ready to speak! Her voice is precious! We get a kick out of wondering what she's really saying. I love to translate her words to Justin! I tend to work it in my favor!!

I can't believe almost a year has passed since she came into our lives. I think back to a year ago and remember how anxious we were to be able to see her and hold her! Then she came to us and she was such a tiny little baby; now she's a big beautiful girl. When she plays with the older kids in her play group she can definitely hold her own. She's not afraid to get into the middle of the group just to get the one toy she has her eye on. 

Here she is on the backyard bench. We were trying to get the "perfect" 11 month picture, but she had other plans.....

like getting off the bench and playing in the leaves!

It's been gorgeous Fall weather in Dallas. We're loving the cool mornings and beautiful afternoons. 

Darling in her hat and mittens!

Nana and Granddad came to visit a few weeks ago. We had a great time with them! Charlotte is still amazed by the huge mustache on Granddad's lip. 

Our baby watching TECH beat OSU!!

And another developmental stage Charlotte is going through is she's wanting to do things (everything) by herself. Sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes.....  - well, you decide!