Emma is 10 Months

Yes, that says 10 months! We have made it to double digits and we are loving every minute. You have grown so much this month, it is incredible to witness. 

Emma you are a crawling machine. I like to call you "stanky leg" because you scoot on your right leg while your left leg stays straight and you move all over the hardwood OR your cute little tush is straight in the air and you crawl like a monkey. Either way, me and your dad cannot turn around for a minute without you being in the next room or bolted for the back door. You love being mobile. We can tell you are proud of yourself (and we are too!) 

Side note - we need to install the baby gates and baby proof the casa stat!

When we visited Memphis, Grandma Hammer (your Great Grandmother) got to see you play and strut your stuff. You loved her walker, which was very amusing to everyone. 

Grammy needed a picture by the beautiful flowers and her pretty grand baby. 

And of course, your little mischievous face gets me every time. Silly bug.

You are really into Moose these days. You pet him, you play with his feet, you pull on his tags and ears. You pester him until he's over it and walks away... and then you chase him down the hall and the process starts all over again. Y'all are two peas in a pod. Its really sweet to see. He's not going to know what to do when you start walking and running. Play mates for life, you two! 

The doctor gave us the green light to try some solid/table/adult.. what?..foods. So we are testing some out. It's funny that you jam everything (aka toys) in your mouth but when it comes to food, you have to study and look at for about 5-10 minutes before you even think about putting it in your mouth. Most of the time you squish, crumble, or hold it in your hand... never really eating or tasting it, but the doctor said to take a step at a time and that we are doing. Me and your dad have noticed that you like to share. When we give you a piece of food, you reach out and want us to taste it first. After you are done with it all... Moose loves cleaning up after you. (could be why y'all are besties)

Some food you have tasted and seemed to enjoy (as of right now) are - Cucumber, Cantaloupe (love), Watermelon, Ritz Crackers (love), Honeydew, Sweet Potato Fries (love), Bananas (like). Another side note - I look at this list and you are definitely your father's child as I am not a fan of most of these... and he is. 

Your personality is coming out more and more these days and we love it. You are a total goober and so smart. You giggle at everything especially Moose and you love dancing aka shaking your booty. You are very independent and like playing by yourself and you hold your bottle on your own now too. You love looking at books, turning the pages, and just taking it all in (favorite book - Brown Bear). Also you love being outside whether we are watching Moose run around in the backyard, going for a walk in the stroller or baby bjorn, or walking to the mailbox with daddy... anything that involves outdoors... you want to be a part of it (and it puts you in the best of moods too!)

Happy 10 months baby girl. You are growing up way too fast and there are only 2 more months and then you will be a 1 year old. Stop, just stop. I cannot even handle that just yet... But yes, I am already buying and planning things for the big day. Of course. 

OH and by the way, you are obsessed with Minnie and Mickey. In a big way, obsessed.

I wish you could stay this little forever. Daddy and I LOVE you with all our hearts. 

Hugs and big kisses sweet silly Bug!