Ariela,

You are now 11 months old. This month, you got to be a flower girl at your papa and I’s wedding in Mexico. You looked so beautiful in your long lacy dress with your little baby tan and blonde curls. You loved our time in your home country, especially playing in the water and eating all the mangos. It still amazes me how much you love to eat. You’ll try (and like) anything! We’re still nursing full time, though. This month you started “letting go” and standing on your own. You haven’t taken your first steps yet, but you’re getting there! I don’t know what I’ll do when you start walking, it’s hard enough chasing you around as it is! Haha. You love pulling everything out of drawers and cabinets, and all of the books off the bookshelf. You’ll find the smallest of objects on the floor and try to put them in your mouth when I’m not looking. You’re still trying to climb into bathtubs whenever anyone is in there. You just love the water. Words you’re saying this month are “thank you,” “banana,” and a few others. You’re starting to repeat more and more. I love you so much my little Ari.