I Saw Her Standing There

11 months old!

Halfway through December already!  Wow, where does the time go?  Lennon turned 11 months old yesterday.  A few days before her 11 month birthday she decided to stand herself up!  She was reaching for a mug I had on the coffee table and couldn't quite get it and then, pop, up she went onto her feet.  I managed to catch her trying again on video (see below).  She is now up on her feet all the time and starting to try to climb up onto things too.  She's even done a small shuffle while standing at the couch.  Oh boy!

I passed my first swim class!, New Teddy from Auntie Sue, With Auntie Sue,
Busy with toys!, Gotta get every last one out!, New ride-on toy from
Grandma and Gramps B

Yesterday we had our Christmas get together with Fred's family at our place.  Unfortunately, Pugga was sick and didn't make it:(  We FaceTimed Auntie Holly in for a bit so she could still be a part of it even though she's in Nashville.  It was a nice evening with Lennon being spoiled, of course.  Lots of new toys around here now!  We had a yummy (if I do say so myself!) lasagna dinner and everyone was packed up and outta here, Lennon fast asleep in bed, by 8:00.

Tomorrow Lennon and I head out to Ontario.  Today is last minute laundry and packing day.  I think Lennon's stuff is filling a whole large suitcase!  How can such a small person have so much stuff!  Fred comes out on Sunday so I guess if we forget anything he can bring it!

First time on her feet, So proud!

Please Mr. Postman (Santa!)

Christmas activities are in full swing around here.  We had a busy weekend.  On Saturday we held our annual Christmas Season Opener party.  We had a full house and a great time.  Lennon actually went to bed at her usual time and fell asleep (and stayed asleep) through all the noise!  She also graciously slept in until almost 9 am which is unheard of!  We were very thankful since it was a very late night for us!  We got up and headed out for Christmas brunch where Lennon met Santa for the first time.  She happily bounced herself up and down on his knee - no crying for this kid!  We also celebrated Pugga's birthday on the weekend with Auntie Holly coming into town for a surprise visit.  Lots going on!

Winter walk, All bundled up, Books!, Family selfie, At Heritage Park, Check out my hair!

With Santa, Santa and cousin Ashton, With Auntie Holly, Hanging our stockings, With Pugga, With Grandma L

Here, There and Everywhere

December already...where does the time go?!  This year has just flown by.  Soon Lennon will be 11 months old, soon she'll be a year old!  What?!

We are in full on Christmas mood around here.  My Christmas baking is done.  We decorated the house and put up the tree a couple of weekends ago already.  We have been listening to Christmas music since then as well.  Gotta love it!  Lennon has only crawled up to the tree a couple of times to try to take a ball off.  So far, so good!

A couple of weekends ago we had some nice weather so we went to Heritage Park to see their Christmas displays.  It was a beautiful day.  They had lots to see.  There was more to do for older kids.  Something to remember for when Lennon is older and into activities.  It was just a nice day to get outside and walk around.  We've had some major (major!) cold since then and a ton of snow.  It's much better this week.  It's funny how -5 all of a sudden feels warm!

The next couple of weeks are busy with Christmas parties as well as our usual routine things.  And then in two weeks Lennon and I head to Bowmanville.  Fred will join us a bit later - someone has to work!  I'm looking forward to it.  It will be fun for Lennon to see Grandma and Gramps B and her cousins (and Auntie and Uncle too of course!)!

Lennon continues to do great and to be a happy little girl.  She loves to crawl around and follow us wherever we go.  On the weekends it's definitely Fred that she follows the most.  It's very cute!  She sure loves her dada!  She has started to wave sometimes now.  She pulls herself up on her knees all the time and gets one leg out but hasn't pushed up to her feet yet.  Her favourite things to play with are her socks (which she pulls off constantly), towels (pulled from the kitchen), Fred's slippers (ew!), and the tag on the corner of our living room rug.  Who needs toys?!  She does play with her toys too.  Her favourite toys are the stacking rings (no stacking yet, just pulling them off and crawling around with them in her hands), the activity cube with the beads on top, and books (mostly pulling them out of the bin).  She's a lot of fun!