11 Months Old!

11 Months Old Already!  As Mason grows up we have more and more fun with him. Each new stage and new thing he learns to do is so exciting. We are so happy to be Mason's parents and have him in our family!

• Has 4 teeth (3 top and 1 bottom) and 4 close to coming in (3 bottom and 1 top)
• He is really good at running. When he runs he leans his head forward and holds his arms back like he is a bird flying aerodynamically (that's how Chad describes it).
• Loves pointing at things and following them, especially squirrels and birds
• Waves at people and cars as they go by
• Says hi to friends and people who walk by
• He's close to being able to climb up onto our bed (it's a low Ikea one)
• Loves to throw things - books off the shelf, food off his tray, toys, balls, etc.
• He is getting good at rolling the ball around and can kick it sometimes too
• Loves running around outside and exploring
• Still loves reading and is learning how to open books and turn pages by himself
• Loves music and dancing and kind of "sings" along
• Mason knows when we are getting ready to go somewhere and he goes and gets his shoes
• Daddy taught him how to throw a ball into his exersaucer seat so it will come out the bottom and then throw it back in again.
• Likes playdates with mommy and friends, going to the park, walking to 7-11 with Dad, banging on things, playing with balls and puppets...
• Loves to play chase. He goes up to you and smiles and makes noise and then runs the other way when he wants you to chase him.
• Mason loves to skype. He recognizes the sound skype makes when it opens up and when he hears it he runs to the computer, jumps up and down, and says hi over and over again.

Mason likes playing with friends. He gets really excited and "talkative" when they come over.

He loves to sit outside.

And run around outside.

This is Mason's favorite park. All of these ride on and push toys are part of the park and there are tons more than what is shown in the picture.