11 Months Old

Madeline turned 11 months old last Tuesday (I know, I'm a little late with the post)! She is such a busy girl these days. She has been walking around like a pro for about a week now. She started taking steps a month ago, but just recently mastered the craft. She loves eating (just like her mama) and has been known to help herself to the cheerios on occasion. She loves riding her zebra in the backyard (she's a very intense rider). Her newest thrill is watching the washing machine. We can't walk by the laundry room without her moving her hands in circles like the washer! She also loves being naked and has gotten pretty quick at escaping mommy's grasp during a diaper change. Being 11 months old is hard work! There's just so much to do and learn everyday. We can't believe we have started planning her first birthday. It seems like just yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. She was so tiny and helpless. Now she is almost 20 pounds, 30 1/2 inches tall, and practically runs from one end of the house to the other. Our little baby is becoming such a big girl!