11 Months Old Already!

We have an eleven month old on our hands....an honest to goodness toddler! James is SO funny and has such a personality. He is really quite the character, a silly mix between sweet and feisty. He is continually doing something goofy and finally has figured out just how darn funny he is. His grin is priceless and his laughter infectious. Can't believe we'll be singing him "Happy Birthday" in less than a month...

One of my favorite things lately is watching him just toddle around, sometimes with his arms stuck out from his sides like a tight-rope walker. Most of the time he is squealing in delight over something. My favorite part is when he comes over to me with a big grin, dimple and all, and just falls into my lap. Oh, motherhood you are an awesome thing!

At 11 months, James favorite things are:
-his mama and daddy!
-his Nana and Granddaddy (who he loves to Skype with)
-his best friend Jack Jack Merrill (AND his Aunt Kelli!)
-his wonderful babysitter
-blueberries
-dogs, real ones, toy ones, dogs in books, etc.
-the cross that hangs above our front door
-his bear that sings "I've Been Working in the Railroad"
-walking everywhere
-his gloworm and rainforest crib toy
-signing "light" to every single light
-my cell phone and laptop
-anyone's keys
and his MOST FAVORITE THING OF ALL TIME........(drum roll please!) IS THE REMOTE CONTROL!

Other big news here is that I am SUPER psyched about not having to go back to work until Monday December 1st! Work has been really challenging since moving to the new district. It is soooooo much better, but a big adjustment. I feel like I am finally finding my place and figuring out what I am doing (well, not WHAT I am doing, but more of HOW to do it better, easier, etc). I feel a lot better about it because it was really stressful for a while. I am looking forward to nine days of hanging of with James and lots of family time. Hope to get some cool pics of our little turkey this next week!