Ellie at 11 months

When Ellie was being examined by the pediatrician after she was born, her doctor looked into my eyes and said, "Now this is a great baby.  She is a GREAT baby."  We think she is too!  How did the doctor know??  Yeah, she probably says that about all the babies, but we really do think she is a great baby and a joy.  God knew I needed an easy one this time!  She's 11 months already!  She is almost a year for crying out loud!!!!  Here is what she has been up to recently. 

1.  She pulls herself up to standing and walks while holding on to something.
2.  She loves to squeal very loudly.
3.  She is an awesome tooth grinder.  All eight of them.
4.  She laughs when her teeth are brushed.
5.  She is an early riser.  But usually content to hang in her crib for a while.
6.  She has a smile that melts old men in the grocery store.
7.  She has a magnetic personality.  Little girls love her and can't keep their hands off of her.
8.  She has mastered the pursed lip breathing technique. She scrunches her little nose and breathes in and out through her mouth with great gusto.
9.  Is a talented paper shredder. She is very eager to find a good book, especially my Bible!  
10. She refuses no food.  Will eat anything.
11. She has a great ability to find that itty bitty Lego that got dropped on the floor.
12. She's incredibly sweet.  Loves to cuddle.
13. She lights up with a huge smile when she sees her daddy or brothers.