10 MONTHS!

I cannot believe that in two short months I will have a 1 year old. This has to be one of my favorite ages (I say that like I've been a mother of all ages - I haven't, but I have been around a lot of kids in my day). From when they are 6 months up until they turn 1 - it is incredible how much and how quickly they learn and change. Man, I continue to fall more and more in love with this little girl. We love you Darla Anne.

one little indian

Ward Halloween Party - our little indian (with her elephant friend Jane)

She is already posing for photos.

Baby Boom-Box

Cereal box prizes have really moved up in the world. This little boom box (actually it's a guitar hero amplifier) that she is playing with is the toy of the week found inside of Frosted Flakes. Every time it starts playing music she shakes it, as you see in the video. She often does that same hand movement with any music or song. Cute girl.

Refreshing

You know that sound you make after taking a long, cool drink of something. That release of air (no not a burp) that almost sounds like the opening of a coke can. Well the other day Erik taught Darla to make that sound after she drinks from her sippy cup. Now she does it just about every single time. And whenever Erik or I go to drink something she will make the sound as she watches us. We can't help but laugh.  This morning when I was nursing her, she stopped and looked up at me and made that perfect sound followed by the biggest smile I've ever seen, just waiting for me burst into laugher. Of course I started laughing and she just went right back to nursing with a little smile on her face because she knew how smart she was. That had to be the best way to start the day. I have a clever girl on my hands. 

Make a Wish

How hilarious is that! Erik and Darla play on the LoveSac with blankets and all until her hair is just like a dandelion. I love it! I'm so proud of Erik for catching it. 

Before & After

           
                   
                           
                                     

The first two pictures are a typical sight. She wakes up from her naps with hilarious hair. But then we like to create even more crazy hairdos in the tub. She LOVES the bath. Rocking her to sleep last night I was enjoying the aroma of Johnson-Johnson baby lotion. Delicious. 

Quirky? I've been tagged -

So when I found out that I had been tagged I didn't even know what I was supposed to do - I still kind of don't, may be that is the first quirky thing about me. I'm not up on all the blog lingo.

These are some things I've thought of though,

1. I wear a toe ring and have worn the same toe ring since about my jr. year of high school. I love it. I'm not going to lie.

2. If I can I drink out of a glass with a straw. I love straws. 

3. When I find a song I like I listen to it non stop for a week or two and then I get sick of it and have to find a different song. 

4. I love q-tips. Cleaning out my ears is one of my favorite after shower routines. 

5. I don't enjoy naps one bit. They make me more tired. 

6. Shaving my legs? What's that? From about the end of October till April I don't even think about shaving. 

That's all for now. 

I tag Ali, Bren, and Kim

Short, but Sweet.

I don't know why it cuts off the tip of her head, but you still get the point.

Purple

What about that purple dress!!!! We went and found some outlets this weekend and got some great deals on a few things for Daddy and Darla. Cheesecake Factory was a delightful date on Friday and dessert wasn't too bad either :) We enjoyed watching the stand up comedian Jim Gaffigan once again. If you haven't watched him before it is a MUST! Hilarious. My face was hurting from laughing. There is nothing better than a good laugh.

Fish Face

This week she not only has figured out how to suck in those little cheeks of hers, but now waves hello/good-bye, plays pat-a-cake, and can climb the stairs (with supervision of course!). Thank goodness it's FRIDAY! Despite all the battles of sleep this week, Erik was able to get his first of many A's on a Grad level test - way to go Daddy!

I've started to get extremely excited for the holidays. It seems like this time of year always flies by. Before I know it we'll be in Salt Lake celebrating Darla's 1st birthday! Crazy. I believe Darla is going to be an Indian for Halloween (thanks to Afton for her costume). Erik and I are glad to have a little someone to tote around so we can get some candy - yum. Strolling down the isles at Target the other day I was tempted by the oodles of candy displayed but then I looked in my cart at Darla and realized I get to go Trick-or-Treating this year! I guess one way to stay young is to have children, right?