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Happy 11 month birthday, Kaelah!

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By Sarah

When we found out Kaelah was coming into our family, we couldn't even imagine her turning 11 months old.  She is just too amazing for words & we're not the only ones that think so.  Complete strangers will come up to us and comment on all sorts of things -- her smile, her hair, her personality, and those big brown eyes.  Kaelah is so much happier now that she can crawl and climb up the stairs.  Her new freedom allows her explore all sorts of things and play with whatever toy she pleases, but in most cases she just wants to be around her parents & her dog.  And believe it or not, she hasn't gotten ahold of anything she shouldn't.  I guess 4 years of dog proofing the house & then adding child safety latches to the cabinets has really paid off.  (:
(Kaelah is pictured here sitting on my great-grandmother's rocking chair & in the 2nd pix. playing with one of my childhood toys -- she loves the springy tail.)

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Anonymous said…
How sweet! I can't believe she is almost 1!!
June 22, 2008 at 9:17 AM
Reggs said…
yay! one more month to plan the cake and the presents for the big number one. I can't believe so much time has passed.
By the way, I don't know if you know this, but your daughter is crazy beautiful. I LOVE the pictures you post of her! (I also love her lil' feet in those little socks!!)
June 23, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Mindy and Benjamin said…
She is so cute! I bet you guys are just awesome parents. I found your blog today and was so excited...hope you don't mind being added to my buddy list...
June 23, 2008 at 10:06 PM
Valerie said…
How sweet. It's crazy how fast they grow, huh? I can't believe I am making plans for Elijah's first birthday! Thanks for all the comments on my blog, sorry I don't comment here more. I'm glad to see you guys are doing so well.
June 24, 2008 at 6:35 AM
Maegan said…
She looks so cute. Are you going to have a huge 1st birthday celebration?
June 25, 2008 at 9:36 PM
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