Wednesday, November 30, 2011

12 Months Old!

Our little baby is now officially a toddler! It's so hard to believe a year has already passed! Where did time go? It's simply amazing how fast our little baby has grown up, it's so sad, but yet so exciting!

Thankfully this will be the last of our "monthly photo shoots", as it has become nearly impossible!

Quick mom, I'm getting down


One more quick smile


I don't want to wear this hat!


I'll play with it tho!




Quick recap of the month:

*** Brooke did GREAT at her 12 month check-up. She weighed in at 29 pounds, is 32 inches long and her head measured 59 cm, she is off the charts for everything! Since she has become really mobile (the past 3 months)... she has gained no weight and grown 3 inches! The doctor is thrilled with Brooke's progress both physically and mentally.

*** Brooke is starting to become a climber. She will move her diaper wipe box, a book or whatever she can find to use as a step stool. We have to be VERY careful what we leave on tables now, since she can virtually find a way to reach everything now!

*** Brooke is into EVERYTHING! She is really becoming aware of the big world around her and is constantly exploring to learn about everything.

*** Bedtime has continued to be a breeze! Unfortunately, she still doesn't like the idea of napping. Occassionally we get lucky and get a 1-2 hour nap out of her, but there is no consistancy. Thankfully she still sleeps in the car, so she typically gets a couple of "catnaps" a day.

*** Brooke is still a great eater! Baby food is a thing of the past, for the most part, she now eats whatever we are eating. She LOVES Cheetohs, as soon as she sees the bag, she points and says "Chi Chi".

*** Brooke now has 9 teeth... 4 on top, 4 on the bottom and 1 molar. The poor thing has 3 more molars breaking through.

*** Miss Brooke is really becoming a social butterfly. Her vocabulary is continuing to expand and consists of about 20 understandable words. She is constantly tying to communicate with us, sometimes we understand and more times than not, we don't. My personal favorite, when Brooke is asked how old she is, she very confidently says, "two"!

*** Brooke is great about playing with all of her toys! I wouldn't say she has a favorite toy, but a favorite activity. She LOVES to empty everything...

*** What will Brooke do next? We can't wait to find out!

Monday, November 28, 2011

The birthday girl!

Unfortunately, Brooke woke up feeling a little under the weather for her birthday. I'm not sure if it was a tummy ache or teeth coming through, but she was much fussier than usual. Luckily, as the day progressed, she was back to her cheerful silly self!

Half asleep, checking out her new kitchen


Yeah, it's my birthday!


Silly, silly girl!



The kitchen even has a phone!


Opening presents


Our birthday princess, not happy about her hat


A first birthday interview with Brooke...

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Brooke got to celebrate her first Thanksgiving twice this year. On Thanksgiving day, we went to Nana's house for dinner and to celebrate Brooke's first birthday. On Friday, we went to Auntie Jeans house. Brooke loved all of the food, there wasn't anything she didn't like!





Brooke's birthday cake that Nana made her


Checking out her cake


Waiting for Auntie to serve dinner


Looking cute in her turkey dress

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

1st Birthday Party!

On Sunday, November 20th, our family got together to celebrate Brooke's 1st birthday, as well as her big sisters half birthdays. All 3 girls had a wonderful time. Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate and for all the great gifts!

The birthday girl!


The table all set and ready, but missing something...


The party crew!


Not to sure what to do with presents!


This looks fun!


All kids of presents and carrying a box lid!


No tears during "Happy Birthday"


I'm supposed to smash this? No thanks...


I'll just eat this plate instead!


The big girls blowing out their candles!


A happy mommy & baby!