11 months

 Checking to see what Joel is doing.

None of my kids really look like me. But they all have made this fierce face. Norah just started doing it. Here is Colin and here is Joel doing the same face.

Gives high fives

Walking more and more

Will pick what doesnt want off tray and toss it over but generally eats anything we give her.

Wants to do anything her brothers do

Loves being outside and getting in mud

Claps all the time.  And then will keep claping until we all clap with her. Then she will smile big. 

Starting to say more syllables.  She has said dada a few times but not around Brent.  She still only says mama but other sounds are coming out more and more.  She babbles a lot.

Starting to sleep better.  Now she is getting up once or twice which is a huge improvement.

Loves her stuffed animals.  And her blankets. 

I'm sure there is more.  At times Norah seems so much older to me than an 11 month old.  I think its because she is right there with her brothers and trying to do what they are doing all the time. 

Our Beautiful Girl.  You are growing up so fast but life is so much fun at each new stage with you.  Your brothers love to cheer you on when you try to walk and they rush into your room at the first sound you make after a nap (probably why you dont sleep as long as mommy thinks you should) You are very very loved. You dont forget anything. If you see us put the wii remotes up high you will go over there and try your hardest to reach them even when you can't see them.  You also love to take things out of boxes, cabinets, drawers and then put them back in.  You dont need toys - just a box to put things in an out.  We love you and are enjoying every minute with you.  Just slow down this whole keep up with my boys thing.  Just a little for mommy ok?