11 months!

How did we get here!?

I'm in shock, denial and disbelief that my little baby boy is 11 months old and that this is the last monthly update I'll do before he loses a digit and turns the BIG 1! The only thing keeping me from crumbling into a hot mess of tears is the fact that Tristan gets cuter, more entertaining and more amazing every single day.

I guess that's the universe's way of showing parents the silver lining of our babies growing up so quickly. And to say they grow up quickly is a major understatement.

(He's as shocked as we are!)

I'm trying to find the pause button on life, but I'm not getting anywhere! Instead, Tristan is growing up and advancing at lightning speed. I think this may be one of the biggest jumps yet.

In addition to being our monthly photo prop.,sheepy (or lamby, depending on the day) is also Tristan's favorite snuggle buddy. They sure make a cute pair. :) 

And now just some snapshots of our little smiley ray of sunshine:

I wish I had time to post 1,000 more pictures of his adorableness!! (I know most of these are the same picture with a different outfit, but these are the easiest to quickly grab from the 9,000+ on my phone. Note to self: sort pictures.)

AND NOW...

AT ELEVEN MONTHS, TRISTAN...

...is full-on walking (and practically running).
 

...sleeps through the night (although I'm still very hesitant to say that out loud for fear of the jinx).
 

...figured out how to use remotes and knows to point them at what he's using (TV, ceiling fan).
 

...is not a fan of the car seat, too restrictive for this busy boy!

 

...is a world-class snacker. Favorites include Goldfish, Nilla Wafers, apples and Puffs.
 

...loves to play outside! 
 

...still isn't a fan of diaper changes (once again, too restrictive). 
 

...has a great appetite for baked beans, potato salad, and yogurt.

...enjoys playing with blocks and gets a big kick out of knocking them over.

...loves playing with balls and putting them into things.

...knows how to go down steps, and wants to practice this skill often!

...gets enthralled with Baby Einstein's Old MacDonald, especially the piggies in the mud!

...mimics actions of those around him. 

...is destructive! Isabel Blooms are not as solid as one would think. ;-)

...is obsessed with coffee cups and the Keurig noise.

...gives THE GREATEST hugs EVER.
 

...still laughs and smiles ALL THE TIME, including in his sleep.
 

...loves hearing his own voice, especially in the tub (must be good acoustics in there)!

 

 

...can open and close a door for 30 minutes straight, it's very entertaining!
 

...can find his nose.

 

 

...still has only two teeth! We keep wondering when they'll have kids. :)

...is the cutest sleeper in the whole wide world!

 

 

...drinks out of a sippy cup, but prefers to drink through a straw.
 

...is very GQ with his model style.

 

 

...shakes his groove thang with head rocking and booty dropping.
 

...makes the world a better place.
 

...is our best accomplishment to date.


...is loved more than he could ever possibly know.