Month #12

Went and saw Disney on Ice for cousin Ingrid's 2nd birthday! Christina was so excited the whole time--bouncing everywhere, waving her arms, laughing and smiling! I was very surprised by that since this is the girl who only watches TV for 5 seconds. The show was a big hit! The best part was when it snowed on us, she just looked up holding her arms up. 

My little book worm. This is actually a magazine that she destroyed in about 5 minutes.

 This month she learned to open board books all by herself. That is one of her new 

favorite things to do now. Open the book look at the pages

 (whether it is upside down or right side up) and talk to the pages.

Christina loves the cats and Zimbob the dog that live here with us. 

Not so sure they love her though!

We got two Thanksgivings this year! One with the Pollocks at the Chef's Table, yumm! The other with my family, also good! Christina was flirting with the service staff at the Chef's Table. She would smile so big whenever someone would walk by. The picture on the left is Christina eating pumpkin pie, she loved it!

Month Summary (11 months old):

From about the time she could grab things Christina has always been interested in the comb. When every we comb her hair she wants to hold the comb and look at it. Now she has started to try comb her own hair! She usually holds it upside down but at least she understands its' purpose! She has been waving bye bye off and on but now she is starting to do so more often. She is now pretty good at getting down by herself from a standing position. She has also started cruising, walking while holding on to furniture. Soon she will be walking!!! Crazy! She jabbers a lot and is so busy crawling and climbing, she loves exploring! Tomorrow she will be one year old, can't believe how quickly time flies! I Love that little girl!

Month #11

This month was somewhat eventful...

First off, Ben became a real attorney! He was licensed on Oct 16th and 

now has his own practice. Visit his website at www.juniperlaw.com 

Christina didn't come to the ceremony, instead she hung out with aunt Chelsey at her great-grandparents house, the Warren's. Here she is getting acquitted with Granny's doll that just happens to be the same size as her!

Christina said goodbye to friend Ikumi from Japan and said hello to another friend, cousin Ingrid!

Came to play with her greats! Great grandma and grandpa Cutler that is!

Had her first Halloween!!!

Flinstones at the annual Flinders Halloween Party!

Sadly this is all Christina saw of the party. She was super tired, it was about an hour and a half past her bedtime, so there was a lot of crying. Instead of partying she slept downstairs. You can see cousin Corbin in the background, he and his parents where Patcha and his family from The Emperor's New Grove!

This is a picture from her photoshoot with Anisha! Thanks Anisha and Mom for the beautiful pictures!

Came to see cousin Corbin be sealed to his parents at the temple! Congrats Baird Family!!!

Summary (10 months old):

Nothing new in the sleeping and eating department. Although she is a very good eater. Pretty much eats anything and usually eats quite a bit. (You would never know by looking at her though--she is small for her age). Learned to drink from a straw and seems to prefer that now. She loves standing up holding on to furniture, but is not interested in standing if you try to hold her hands. Maybe that is because she doesn't like to hold hands... FYI: Christina is not a cuddly baby. If you hold her too close she pushes away from you. She rarely gives kisses, pretty much only mommy and daddy get those wet things! Love them! She is always so busy getting around and getting into this and that. P.S. the photo to the right is from the same photoshoot--adorable!

Likes: Standing, kneeling, clapping, and playing with magazines

Dislikes: Lying down for changes of any kind

Month #10

One of the biggest things to happen this month was that Christina got her first haircut! Aunt Eva was kind enough to do the honors! Unfortunately Christina was not in the mood to cooperate so we didn't get before and after pictures. The above pictures where taken last month. LOOK how LONG her hair was! (Of course that was just in the back--she has had a serious baby mullet for quite some time. 

 This photo was taken when she was three months old so even then she was rock'n the mullet!

Do you like Christina's coat? It might be a bit on the large side...

This is the first time Christina stood by herself (with support)!

Month Summary (9 months old):

Christina learned to pull up this month! She has been kneeling for sometime but wouldn't quite pull herself all the way up. She loves standing holding onto things. She learned to clap this month and put her hands up in the air when you say, "Big girl". She is really getting around now, crawling so fast. Sleeping and eating habits are the same. 

Likes: crawling, pulling up, being held upside down, and bouncing while sitting

Dislikes: When mom or dad leaves the room (well anyone for that matter, but especially her parents).

Funny Fact: She is sad when someone leaves the room, but if you take her into different room and leave everyone else behind she is just fine. Silly girl.