Cousins, baking and the zoo- happy 11mos

so we trekked on back for another cousin visit. and it was for me one word-joy-or happiness or contentment. so more than one word but you get the point. it was awesome seeing you actually get to play with your cousins. and after spending time with you, your aunt happy as she was to see you had some wise words from having the experience of two "spirited" kids that have led to today being day one of weaning. Cue mama scream!!! I have been sweating bullets at the thought but I have to say day 1 was a success. anyho back to the fun stuff. I took way too many pics because it was all too amazing not to capture, so my dear for your viewing pleasure...

upon our return, rest was, well maybe I'll do that tomorrow.-Friday: full bake sale prep, picking up goods at front doors from mommy friends; trader joe's; baking until late;Saturday:setting up, selling until 5pm all with you either ergo wrapped or playing with dada. you were really a good baby on your first "giving back" event. we raised a total of $501!!! and since you were the inspiration for it, and continue to inspire, now mama & dada have to come up with event #2;

Sunday: celebrating mama's dear friend Emily's wedding. your dada was amazing. exhausted, having worked all day drove us and mingled, played with you and  socialized. whenever he hears "this friend's event we can't miss .." even if he's never met them he'll still show up. thankfully he knows Em. we love you dada. there was  enough music and food to keep you plenty entertained so the night was a success, the wedding screamed Emily which always equals -Amazing.  classic example: her dad putting an apron on to start cooking in the club kitchen and dinner was served. Amazing!!

dancing baby

Monday: while we were playing and organizing our garage our neighbor who works at the zoo was driving up and while chatting handed us zoo tickets!! I know.shut the front door. best way to celebrate your 11months bday. it was so much fun watching you enjoying yourself. everything on four legs you pointed and called dog, when you walked it was to mostly "chase dada and you walked signing trees, because well, they were everywhere. you laughed at the animal signs and noises we made and signed water for the first time when we saw a waterfall... a lovely way to celebrate 11mos of pure cray cray joy.