eleven

Eleven months feels like a momentous occasion. The penultimate to one year, the end of infancy, the beginning of many more adventures.

My little one is on the brink of walking, has six teeth, loves to clap, eats anything we're eating (mostly), and still has yet to sleep through the night, but we're trying!

Oh, how he has won our hearts.

Six months.

Unbelievably, it has been six months. Six whole months that we've had this beautiful baby boy outside my belly, six months of sleepless nights, six months of parenthood filled with spitup, smiles, soiled clothes, and surprises - so much more than we could have imagined.

And our hearts are full.

Here are some pictures of the sweetness, himself:

 Trying the pool for the first time

 Enjoying the sand and sun at the ocean

 And wading in the tiniest waves with Daddy

 Reaching for toys, and anything within sight

 Grabbing his toes

 He has been sitting up a little better on his own

 Smiling at everyone

 Teething like crazy!

And more:

Standing with help

Jumping whenever the opportunity presents itself

Beginning to prefer Mommy and Daddy

Sleeping 3-4 hour stretches at night, but usually 3

Tried cereal for the first time - not a fan

Cooing and "singing"

Jumping/stomping/tapping in rhythm to music (Yes, really. He is the son of musicians!)

And we love him more each day. Our precious baby Joshua.