11 Months

It is amazing how fast children grow up.  I know Emma is still little, but every time Kent and I see families with brand new babies Emma does not seem so little anymore.  She has grown so much in the past 11 months.  We still can not believe that she will be one in a month.  Lately we have been making more of an effort to walk with her throughout the house to encourage her to walk on her own.  It does not seem to be working though.  Since she is able to move so well by crawling she does not seem to want to walk.  At 11 months Emma absolutely loves to listen and dance to music.   Emma has also cut her 3rd tooth and is working on her 4th.  I learned recently that one of Emma's favorite things to do is play on the swing set.  I have never heard Emma laugh and giggle so hard.  Kent and I decided that she definitely needs her very own swing set.  We are so thankful to have such a healthy little girl and are so excited to celebrate her 1st birthday!

Here is a video of Emma swinging at the park!

10 Months

At 10 months Emma is cruising around the house from chairs to coffee table to couch.  She is really enjoying her new ability to walk while holding onto sturdy objects.  While visiting family during Christmas Emma learned how to climb up stairs at her grandparent's house.  Kind of scary for mommy, but I am thankful we do not have any stairs in our home.  She has also started standing on her own, however it is not for very long.  She tends to stand by her self when both of her hands are full, but once she realizes she is not holding on to anything she sits down.  Below are a few pictures of Emma at 10 months.