Sign #3: "All Done"

This week Ross started signing "all done!"

"all done" = twisting open palms back and forth

She continues to use the "baby" sign every day, but we've gotten a bit off track with "more." (This is primarily my fault.) Ross has definitely hit the age where I know, without a doubt, she's understanding us. She gets very excited (twirling her hands and feet) when she wants to do something . . . and frantically shakes her head "no" when she doesn't.

It's pretty amazing she was a newborn only months ago . . .

Happy Birthdays

This weekend we celebrated two very special birthdays!

And had the best time with family!

"HELLO?!?!?!"

"And, you're sure Daddy's on the phone?"

"OH, hey Daddy!"

"Ok. Gotta go."

"I love you!"

St. Pat's in 5 Points

We always look forward to St. Pat's!!

And even better, we got to bring along little Ross for a while this year!

Ross certainly had a big morning . . .

And, we certainly had a big afternoon!

Johnny Jump-Up

Ross is still loving the Johnny Jump-Up! In fact, she's figured out how to do a few new things in that little seat . . .

"Weeeeeee!!!"

Play Day with Cole

Ross was so excited to have little Cole over this week!

He is such a sweet, little man!

We hope you guys come back real soon!!

Trip to the Children's Museum!

This week we made a little visit to see the Olmert's! They are all anxiously awaiting for baby #3 to arrive! In the meantime, Jennifer and I took Cate and Ross to the Children's Museum! This was quite exciting for Ross, as she has never seen such things!

Crazy to think, the next time we're there . . . baby #3 will be too!

It's (Finally) Official . . .

We have a crawling baby!

We haven't seen Ross "scoot" in over 3 days now,

so I think it's finally safe to say, she's a crawler!

Any recommendations on baby gates?

11 Months

Well . . . sigh . . . I've finally stopped trying.

I am so sad to say, there is no possible way to stop her from growing up.

(Although, I'm still up for suggestions, if anyone has some.)

Here are a few happenings from this month . . .

• Sitting up on own (from laying down)
• Showed second sign: "baby"
• Slowly, but surely crawling for longer lengths
• Stood up by herself (Ok, it was only once . . . but enough to justify documentation in my book.)
• Climbed (a few) stairs
• Has become OBSESSED with books (in fact, if she's in a tizzy, you can simply mention the word "book," and she will calm down.)
• Developed a strong clinginess to her father . . . (this is one I may be coming back to address in the future . . .)
• Also . . .

Playing "peekaboo"

"Where's Ross??"

"PEEKABOO!!!"

And, the sweetest of them all . . .

Blowing kisses

It's inevitable that next month will be a sob fest.

I'm preparing myself now.

You maybe should, too.