Here we are now at 11 months, quickly approaching a year old. It truly seems like yesterday that Leah joined our family-she has brought such joy, contentment, and entertainment to us all. Greg and I aren't sure if she's been so great and easy because it is just one baby this time (and we can sit back and enjoy her) or if she is just the easiest baby on earth - could be a bit of both. Leah is a joyful and silly little girl. She is happy to be in our presence with a basket of toys. She is very observant and likes to know what is going on at all times. Leah has started to point to everything and if we aren't quick enough to look at that object and tell her what it is, she pushes our face in that direction. She thinks her brothers are hilarious. And her favorite activities are reading and eating.
This little table and chairs were Olivia's - Leah looks so big in it. She had a great time until she fell out of her seat.
Ryan adores his sister. He is the best babysitter and entertainer. He likes to be help to give her a bath, feed her, and play with her all all times (he even asked to change her diaper). I love that I can count on him when I need help. Luke is great, too, but he has to be asked to come out of his own world to acknowledge any of us. He really is good about showing her things and talking to her about her toys and books-but he has to be prodded to do so. She is a lucky little girl to have such great siblings.
Leah loves to be read to. One of her favorite activities is to turn the pages in her books while we're reading. She can be fairly picky about some books, and if she doesn't like the one you're reading, she'll close the cover on it.
I'm so blessed to have these 3 great kids.
Leah was subjected to a later evening than she wanted while Greg and I watched the TCU v. Oregon game. It was looking like a major blowout in the 1st half, but TCU came back 30+ in the 2nd half to win in triple overtime. She was so ready for bed by this point - but we forced to her stay up until the end.
Example of Leah's silliness. She had a great time beserking the floor. Be sure to turn the sound up to hear her sound effects.
Ryan loves to play with Leah - she thinks he is the funniest thing ever.
Finally crawling! Leah is pretty content to stay in one area, so we haven't had to put gates up yet, but she is able to get around. She is now able to crawl in a more traditional manner, but in this video, we were able to prompt her to move with Cheerios.
Future dancing queen!
Joyful baby!
