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Ten Months!

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Leah is ten months already and she will be one before we know it!  She continues to be a very active little girl and she is learning so many new things.  Here are some snippets of what's new in Leah's world.

1. Advanced Acrobatics and Climbing Skills

Leah has taken to weaving in and out of the table and chairs.
She does some excellent push-ups.

This is nothing compared to climbing up the entire flight of stairs from the basement!

2. Balancing

She can balance on a chair, and she is starting to stand alone for short periods of time.
(Before plopping gracefully back to the ground.)

3. New Facial Expressions

This is her new "What's-your-deal?" face.

And this one is my FAVORITE.
This is her look-at-me-I'm-so-cute-and-I-know-it face.

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Anonymous said…
Oh my gosh. I am still crying as I am enjoying how precious she is. The pictures of her sitting in the chair look just like Ryan at that age. Miss you all so much and thanks for sharing the pictures.
September 29, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Jessica and Greg said…
that DOES look so much like Ryan. She is too cute! Love the last picture. scrunchy face!
September 30, 2009 at 6:16 AM
Anonymous said…
what a cutie patootie!!!! they grow too darn fast--i love the last picture so much!
October 1, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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