Ten months old!

Amara is ten months old and lovin' life! Last week our family took a trip to Detroit to visit Brian's relatives. Grandpa Joe ("Ja Ja") met Amara for the first time as did many special family members! We also took a recent trip to Los Angeles for Brian's work and got to connect with Kate and Scott and their new dog, Chance. Amara loves dogs and was very pleased! Here are some of Amara's recent developments: SENSE OF HUMOR: Amara is showing a fun-loving sense of humor these days. She laughs when playing "peek a boo", when it is time to dance, when Mom drops something or makes a silly face, and at many other random times. Last night she found it hilarious to watch Dad walking up the stairs right behind Mom. SIGNING: Amara claps her hands frequently, showing us what she really likes. She also makes the sign for milk frequently. We have come to realize this means "I want something". It could be milk or food or a toy. MOVING AROUND: Amara is very close to crawling. She has many cleaver movements to "get around", including scooting on her bottom while sitting up (hard to explain but she can move across the room this way). Amara likes to practice crawling on the bed where it it is soft. She can get up on all fours this way and push herself to a seated position. OTHER FUN STUFF: Amara LOVES her music class and sings in a soft high voice at times. Mom and Dad use many of her music class songs to bring a smile when Amara is tired of being in the car. Amara is eating a greater variety of foods in increasing amounts. She LOVES to feed herself "finger foods" such as Os, cut up blueberries, and yogurt melts. I could keep writing and writing about how this little girl fills our life with joy and excitement but I better move on to the photos!