Ava June

We cannot believe you are almost one. You have been growing extra fast this month (21 pounds already!) and learning so many new things. You are walking more often than crawling now, and your balance is wonderful. Your favorite place is still Soren's room. We found the remote control in the toy box for the first time last week. You got your first top tooth October 23rd, and another a week later. You started sleeping with your Ugly Dog, because you really love using bed toys for pillows, and he's shaped just right. We've started planning your 1st birthday.

Earlier tonight, you looked over at Mom and gave her a really huge smile. Mom smiled back. You looked away, shyly. You looked back at Mom and smiled even bigger. Mom realized something was wrong. That was your naughty smile. What had you done? You just kept smiling. Then you laughed, and Mom saw something green in your mouth. You knew you were done for, and tried to crawl away. But Mom fished it out, the delicious rubber band you found in the office.

Every day with you, we learn something new. Every day is more wonderful than the last. Every day, you eat something off the floor that you shouldn't.

Love,
Mama, Daddy, and Soren