Cade 11 Months

We are so close to ONE... we cannot believe it!

Cade has been a busy boy this month.  He is constantly on the move, and moving EVERYTHING out of its place.  Whether it's toys in a drawer, items on a shelf, or chairs at the table...he would argue that all of it is better misplaced.  He knows what, "No" means, but still just goes through with the mischief anyways.

Cade is moving into 12 month size clothing, but would rather just be naked.

He doesn't talk yet, but he definitely understands a lot of words and phrases.  He lights up for words like: bath, eat, Delilah, Lyric, Daddy, going upstairs...  Besides "mama" and "dada", he will try and say "ball" and "banana".

Mealtimes are still of high interest.  He still eats just about everything.  His favorites include fruit, green smoothies, and whatever you're privately trying to eat.  Cow's milk has been introduced into his diet.  The first few days half of it was spit out, but he's finally getting the hang of it.  This means a morning and night feeding with cow's milk in between.  Aaaand on that note: He had his last bottle this week.  Enter Mommy tears...

He does a whole lot of standing and has taken a couple steps before falling down.  If you are nearby he will simply dive into your body.  His daring attitude leads me to believe that he'll be wobbling around in no time!

Napping is a great break in the day.  We transitioned into ONE nap this month, which is better for everyone's schedule.

July has been a busy month, a SUPER FUN busy month.  We stayed at Mandalay Bay here in town and enjoyed the pool.  Soon after, we headed to California to enjoy friends and the beach.  (Cade actually wanted nothing to do with the beach.)  In California, he enjoyed exploring the cute little house we rented with all his little friends running around.  We went on his first boat ride (which he also didn't enjoy).  He did nap almost the entire time.

Cade's life jacket was more of a choking hazard than a saving device.

Mommy and Daddy had a little time to themselves on a separate trip to La Jolla in California.  Cade and his sister got some quality time with grandparents (both sets).  So fun!

Some new accomplishments and Fun Facts as an 11-Month-Old Include: 

6 Teeth

He had his first Fourth of July (a quiet one inside away from the fireworks).

If this kid is having a hard time, just open the doors and let him roam outside (when temps are under 100 of course).

He likes shouting and singing into cups.

Loves playing with on Delilah.

When you sit on the ground, he knows how to climb into and sit in your lap.

Here's a pic of him climbing on the dishwasher...Lyric did this same thing at 11 months.

He DESPISES being dropped of at the children's area in the gym.  Cry, cry, cry...

Favorite song: "If You're Happy and You Know It"


Looking forward to wrapping up this first year of Cader-Bader FUN!