Yo Eleven!

Hi everyone! Sorry it took me so long to post, but I can't seem to stay in one place long enough to write anything meaningful. Mom won't let me have the laptop either, so that's a drag.

A lot has happened over the last month - as it does every other month! There are new teeth coming through, new places to explore and less spitting up to do. I am on the move right now, usually on my belly, but sometimes up on my knees. I can also stand up all on my own now! Well, by "all on my own" I mean that I am able to effectively use furniture, toys, people, Ruby to pull myself to standing. The view is incredible!

I am not getting to experience my wardrobe in quite the same way these days. I usually stay in the same boring outfit ALL DAY LONG! Mom used to change my clothes at least 2 or 3 times. And those cute bibs! Where have those all gone?? Maybe I should go back to throwing up all day. Lately I have been so much better that I keep almost all of my food down. Pretty awesome. I am still on medication for the time being, but the doctor told Mom yesterday, that if I keep doing well, they will start to wean me off of the meds. *crosses tiny fingers*

My first birthday is soon, and I get to have two parties! One in Denver with the Colorado folks, and another in Dallas with the Texans. Good thing there are two parties because I love cake. Really, who doesn't? Cake is delicious.

Party Animal - don't think so

Lily went to a birthday party yesterday for the twins who live two doors down. It was a lovely idea - a party for 1 year olds at Gymboree, where they specialize in annoying songs, parachutes and clowns to entertain small children. While Paul and I are always up for a good party, our daughter is less interested. Here is the mood she was in before we left

*Note - she is wearing clothes from the Gymboree clothing store just for effect

Here is the progression of her meltdown as the party went on. Things only improved when she got a cupcake at the end.

Pic fix

It has been a while since we posted, so I thought it was time for a few new pictures. We have been a little crazy lately, trying to figure out Lily's GI issues and also getting back into the swing of the school year. After trying several prescription formulas and jumping through lots of hoops, we are taking an investigative break. She is still taking two different medications plus iron, but she is drinking regular formula with rice cereal. Ironically, she is actually doing better than she was on the super hypo-allergenic stuff! Weird.

Lily is on the move with her strange army crawl, and she can finally get herself into a seated position from laying down. I think that she really loves her newfound mobility and she is exploring everything! She is getting bigger all the time, and changing a little every day. Check out her big girl teeth!