11 Months

Austin is 11 (and a half) months. This boy is full of life and energy. Audrey and Joshua absolutely adore him, well we all do. A couple of days ago Austin was crying and Audrey said, "Oh mom. Just look at his face when he cries! It is the cutest thing I have ever seen!" At least 4 times a week I hear her say, "Mom, why is Austin so cute?! I can't even stand it!" Now she finally can begin to understand the depth at which we love her, and her brothers.

At 11 months, Austie:
doesn't want to sit still, which made taking these pictures difficult.

Has very delicious thighs,

prefers to stand.  He crawls and then pulls himself to standing on whatever he can.  He has let go and balanced by himself only once.

is currently teething, meaning lots of drool and whining.

But is still such a happy baby.

He:
*still has 8 teeth but more are coming
*loves food.  He is over baby food and wants the real stuff.  He will still eat the baby food that has texture in it though, like the pasta ones. He nurses and then eats real oatmeal or a waffle with some fruit for breakfast, 11 oz bottle and half a bottle of baby food for lunch, 8 oz bottle for dinner and whatever we are having, and then nurses again before bed
*can do sign language for "more"
*rocks his little body whenever he hears music
*loves to throw balls and play with cars.  His latest trick is making a grumbling noise like a car while playing with a car
*loves sucking on a toothbrush, especially mine
*loves to play in the toilet resulting in lots of antibacterial baths
*takes two naps a day
*his favorite food is probably a gogurt.  He loves to eat it, and make a big mess for his mom to clean.

I could kiss his face all day.