Month Ten

Dear Ela,

Wow... what a month! Here is a partial list of the things you started doing during your tenth month -- crawling (9 months and 1 day old!), pulling up, creeping, clapping, pointing, making a very distinctive "I want" sound (usually in conjunction with pointing), crawling up stairs, making "Indian" noises by patting your mouth, and cutting your first tooth. And yet, you seem to have so much energy!

Well... most of the time.

This month we were incredibly blessed to enjoy the company of our extended family -- the Shanghai crew, the NM crew, Grandmommy, Bompa, and Uncle Mike all came to town to visit. 

The Maestas-Williams-Krafts.

Of course, your youngest cousin was the one you were most enchanted with.

"Sharing."

We took a trip to Glenwood Springs and enjoyed a couple of days in the pools, a lovely stay at the Hotel Colorado, and a fantastic dinner out on the town.

The ladies at dinner.

At the Hotel Colorado.

Nap time with Grandma.

We hosted a big family "fiesta" at our house.

Everyone had a darned good time.

I can't quite remember why you were naked at the party... but you had fun.

You've had a busy month. You've done a lot of exploring....

questioning...

and acting silly...

And even though you're growing up fast, you still love to snuggle...

and nurse...

We attended a lot of playgroups this month -- at friends' houses, the pool, the children's museum, and the park. All of you explore and play so well together.

From bottom: Jack, Eavan, Isabella, Jemma, Declan, Ela.

Playgroups rock!

I feel so lucky to have a front-row seat to the wonder that is you growing up. You fill my days with giggles and my nights with snuggles (and a few kicks). I love you, sweet girl.

Love,

Momma

p.s. Although we already have one nursing picture in this post, I can't help including this one. I love this picture. Thank you for photographing us, Grandma!

Nursing after the car trip, before leaving for the pool.