It's hard to believe that you used to be much smaller than your yellow bear! In order to truly show how you've grown and developed and to capture the energy and agility that you now possess, I had to include the whole sequence of pictures that I took while trying to capture your 11-month photo. :)
Grand Mary asked, "Carter, are you having fun?"
And you lifted your fists in the air and said with extreme enthusiasm and volume, "YES!!!!"
It took us ten minutes to stop laughing! We know you didn't know what you were saying, but the irony and coincidence of your response was so perfect!
You recently discovered that you like to play with my hair, especially if I have a clip in it. At least now, you don't yank it like you used to.
This month, we visited a pediatric allergist and discovered your allergies to milk, eggs, beef, peanuts, and wheat. Luckily, the wheat allergy is so subtle that we do not have to avoid it completely. Many sweet moms, some whom I don't even know, have offered their advice, food suggestions, and encouragement as we've made changes to our cooking and your diet. I have been so grateful for their help!
In the spirit of Christmas, or Christmas colors at least, I gave you a treat since you miss out on many "good" foods. An oreo!! And one with RED icing at that. :) One of the few sweets that doesn't contain milk or eggs. This is what your daddy came home to a few weeks ago...
It was so much fun to take you with us this year to pick out our Christmas tree. Since it was already dark, you couldn't really tell where we were or what we were doing.
We also went to the Zoolight Safari at the Birmingham Zoo. This is where your daddy took Mommy on one of their first few dates. We bundled you up for the cold weather.
This month was so special, Carter! We especially enjoyed celebrating the Christmas season with you. I have posted pictures of the holidays in another post. I know you won't remember your first Christmas, so I hope the stories and pictures we share will portray the joy you brought to our lives this year. We love you!
Happy 11 months!
Love,
Mommy
5 comments:
Carter is so playful with the bear - so cute and Mr. funny personality. Have a good day! Michelle
Adorable pics! I can't believe he is almost a year old. How time flies!!
What precious times! He is so adorable!
Aww! I love the action shots to get his bear picture! It is amazing to see how much he has grown! He is such a big boy already!
Very sweet post! And shout out to my oreo recommendation! :)
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