Dear Bella,
WOW, it has been a while since Mommy has updated your blog (sorry you just keep me very busy). Ok, so here is a quick run through of all that you have been up to....you have a mouthful of teeth, and you love trying all the new foods. You are such a good eater, we haven't found much that you don't like. You make your daddy proud ;) You are learning new things everyday and your cousin Lorelai is a great teacher. Your goal since you started crawling was to keep up with her....well mission accomplished, there is not much that she can do now that you can't. You two are so cute together, and it is very fun to watch you interact and become such good buddies. We took our first visit to the St. Louis Zoo and you loved it! Your favorite animal was the Penguin and Puffin House, you were so close to the penguins and got so excited when they would splash around. It was a great day and full of fun memories for me and Daddy.
At 10 months (to the day exactly) you just decided it was time to start WALKING, it took me some time to get used to the idea, but you are so darn cute toddling around. You have been early on pretty much every milestone, so I am not sure why I wasn't prepared for you to be an early walker, but of course I wasn't. Walking has opened up a whole new world for you to explore. One of your favorite things to do is be outside. We have been swimming in your baby pool, and over Memorial Weekend you tried out the big pool and you loved it. There just isn't much that you don't like to do, you are such an easy, good baby. You have turned into a little "ham", you love to get your picture taken and when the camera comes out, it is on! The more attention you get the more you get going, and it is pretty funny to watch.
As I am nearing your first birthday, I have been doing a lot of reflecting on our past year together. This time last year Daddy and I were anticipating your arrival, but nothing could have prepared me for how much you have changed my life. This has been an amazing year and you bring more and more joy into my life each day that I spend with you. Everyday I am reminded how blessed I am. I am very proud to be your mommy and thank God everyday that he chose me for the job.
We have a busy summer and lots of fun things to look forward to. You are growing up so fast my little Bella Bear!
I love you my sweet angel!
I love you my sweet angel!
Love,
Mommy
