11 Months!

I seem to be getting further behind with my monthly updates. And now that I think of it...this one will be the last!  Owen is almost one!!!!

December stared off with my grandmother being in town.  She and I took Owen to see Santa and went shopping for his outfit for family pictures.  The following week we had James' company party & family photo day.  The week following that we celebrated James' birthday and went to Matthews 1st birthday and that evening we had Dora (from the Gym) come over and baby sit Owen so we could go out to an Ugly Sweater party.  The week following that Owen got sick and went to the hospital.  Then it was Christmas!  And then New Years!  This past month has been a bit busy, but we had so much fun!  Aside from the trip to the hospital December was wonderful!

It was so busy that I didn't do such a good job of keeping up with weekly post, but I think we covered the highlights pretty well.  I think one of the cutest things that happened this month was when we were in the hospital and Owen hadn't eaten in a few days, so we asked him if he wanted a banana.  He reached his hands out and said with such a sad but sweet little voice, banaana.  He had never said it before and hasn't said it since, but I guess he really wanted that banana.

Owen has been climbing on everything and using his toys as step stools.  It won't be long before he can climb up on the sofa- unassisted.  He's enjoying his push wagon and train and his pit-balls down in the basement.  It's nice having 2 play ares the we can rotate between.  He seems to get bored pretty easily.  

Another cute moment this month was when Owen and I met Elaine and Abigale at the mall for a playdate.  We took them to Borders to play in the kids section.  Abigale crawled over to Owen and gave him a big hug around the neck.  She was loving on him and it was so sweet to see!  He was a little shy.


Owen still loves music and shakes his little booty whenever he hears music.  He just danced to Bust a Move on a commercial!  That was cute!  And now he has even learned to clap along.  He knows the word clap and will do it on request.  Shannon taught Owen to give a high five on Christmas Eve!  So that's his newest skill he's loving to show off.  Hard to get him to wave bye bye, but he'll gladly give you a high five!

Well, 2010 was a wild ride, but Owen made every bend and twist so worth it!  He has definitely changed our whole wold and made life so much more interesting and enjoyable.  I even love his ear piercing screams of joy! Only his Mommy would!  And I hope his strong will and determination follow him all throughout his life!

We love you Owen! Here's to 2010! And a look back.....

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11 Months!