11 Months!

Man oh man, One more month till the big 1st birthday! I can't believe it. I remember being on the verge of tears when she was 6 months old. But I don't know how I feel about 11 months old. Its like she's practically a toddler.


Charli like usual has been an amazing baby. We have been lucky on so many occasions. Lately Charli hasn't always been an easy sleeper. She has had just a couple of occasions where she has waked up in the middle of the night. I think it definitely has to do with teething. She has had the runny nose and drool when its happened. Which we have been working on a couple of bottom teeth for a couple months now.

Clothes: We are about the 12 - 18 month range. Although most of our clothes look better and still will fit in a 9 month in some things.

Diaper Size: Size 4!! We are a big girl weighing over 25 lbs.

Food: This is something you can't say to loudly. he he. Okay we practically eat everything and anything. Don't you dare eat something in front of Charli without sharing. She will pinch you if your sitting next to her until you share. We absolutely love eating Ice Cream cones and munching on potato chips.

Words: "Hi There." "Mom!" "Dada!" ... She is definitely in a mimicking stage and we can sometimes get her to copy things.. I think she has sad "Otay" a couple of times.

Actions: We do it all. Lately because we can feel something coming through our gums we have our tongue sticking out like a puppy a lot. We like to give stink eyes to people and love making indian noises with the back side of our hand.

Next CEO of Apple: If I can predict one thing and choose Charli's job. I would say she's going to be a tech genius. She loves grabbing the iPad our iPhones and now my Apple Watch. She knows how to move things around get in and out of apps. She also knows how to text. Maybe I just want her to be the CEO so I can get a discount on products. ;)

Songs:Charli may have her own playlist on Apple Music. Okay I'm kidding. But seriously we always have music going on wether its our favorite lullaby primary music or a little bit of Taylor Swift going on in the car. We also love itsy bitsy, wheels on the bus, patty cake and mom sometimes forgets that I really love Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam.

Books: You better not put Charli to bed without reading a book or two. Sometimes in the morning she will point at the books in her room and sign more. We love books!

Sleeping & Naps: We do great with sleeping. Sometimes we have to take a couple extra naps depending on the day. But normally we get an hour to 2 hours. Like I said before I think she gets some teething pain at night.

Teeth: We have two little baby teeth on the bottom breaking through. YAY!

Thumb & Long Sleeves! Now that its getting cooler outside. We get our long sleeve shirts confused with jam's. But in a way its secretly nice because she remembers that she can suck her thumb for comfort where she won't do it as much with a short sleeve top on. Its the cutest thing!



Tickles: We found out that she loves to be tickled sometimes in a goofy way but she also loves it to calm down. Although this does not work during church! But she will easily go down for a nap with some tickles on her face, legs and tummy sometimes. Its so cute. We even can catch her when she is sucking her thumb she will use her opposite hand to tickle the palm of her other hand. 

You can kind of tell in the picture.


Movement: Scooting & Army Crawl. Man, you know its about time we get a little something from this lady. She will push her way around quite a bit. Not all the time. If you try and hold something out far from her she will simply point to where she wants it to be so she doesn't have to move. She knows we are on to something! We will roll through our middle splits to get to our belly we also are trying to figure out who to get from our belly back to sitting up without rolling.
Nicknames: Char Bar. I think this one has stuck of life. I still call her a turkey when she's being a stinker.

We absolutely love riding on Grandma Smiths chair. This is the first thing we play with when we visit Grandma! She has a very nice set of wheels!

Standing up against the couch is always a fun time. 

Especially when you get to pet a puppy too & play with the Apple TV.

Naps at Auntie M's house. She has her own room at their house. 

We play hard & sleep hard!

We sometimes get funny pictures with our cousin Norah! 

This picture was so funny and I was shocked at how many people loved this!

Definitely will have to re create this when the girls are older.

We are really trying to grow up way to fast. 

Peeking into the bathroom to see if mom is finally ready for the day!

We know dad loves his Snowmobile but it looks a lot better with this accessory on it.

And when we don't get our way.. this is how we handle our temper tantrum.

We don't know why we can't move anymore. 

But for a second mom was kind of thinking we'd do this more often.

The onesie says it all! 

Morning Selfies. 

Sometimes dad will grab us and let us sleep with mom in her big bed!

Cankles and Chub's anyone?! On Point!

Sometimes you buy your daughter matching pants months before she even arrives just in hopes that one day you will match each other. October 13th was that day! 

Its true she has her moms jeans and genes! 

Love you bug & happy 11 months!

Wake me up when September ends

 September always feels like such a long month right! Well we did so much and it was such a fun month. It was fun to end summer with a bang. I am ready for the cooler temps and the time with family!

Sept 1st: The Nelson Girls. They have just become the best of buds. 

Okay maybe not. Nala just licks and licks Charli. Charli has learned how to freak out if its too much.

Sept 4th: TAYLOR SWIFT! AHH! I already did a whole post about this day. But I could just go to her world tour again and again and again!

Labor Day Weekend in Bear Lake at the Smith's Lake House!

Was filled with football, laughter and relaxation.

We even took Charli on her first four wheeler ride.. she loved it.

Also you can't go through Logan without Aggie Ice Cream. 

Oh you know some Taylor Swift Swagger. 

September 7th: Enjoying some sun in the front yard and a good old stroller ride around Hobby Lobby

Meet the Divas! This would be Charli and Norah. 6 Months apart and I am sure they are going to cause some problems. I was trying to help Marci out by keeping Norah happy. And well holding them both was do able but tiring. By the way Charli slapped Norah very hard when I bent down to help her with the binky. That is why she has the face like 'it wasn't me'. 

There is nothing better than a 2 year old who will willing take pictures with you and try to mimic every facial expression! Love Mr. Max. 

Sept 9th: Posing in our outfit from Aunt Vickie! We love this outfit!

Ready for the lotion selfie! 

Sept 11th: 

Case Lot Sale! Luckily my parents were already headed to stock up so they helped me pack up my cart! 

Remember when I posted that video of Charli like 2 weeks old just swinging away. 

Here is she is not getting what this thing is. And wouldn't even enjoy it. 

I am bummed to put this thing back into it's box until the next baby. 

It was a lifesaver and was so cool! I am still waiting for an adult one!

Sept 13th: Sundays! 

Charli is wearing a dress from her cousin Hay-Pay. Right as we found out we were having a girl last year. They let us borrow this dress. Not that we needed it right then but it sure was nice and its so stinking cute. 

Playing after a much needed nap. Sundays are killer. They sometimes can go so smooth and other days I am counting down the hours until bed time. 

This is the typical snapchat picture with Mr. Nelson. The commentary!

Mr. N: "Why do you always have to be on your phone!?" 

"Why can't you spend time with me and not that"

Mrs. N: ignoring... 

Sept 16th: We were able to go to YM's with Dad last night! We watched the Cookeville Miracle and helped make banana splits for the youth. It was a fun night. We also were able to finally buy some Count Chocula cereal! Yum!

Sept 17th: We turned 10 months old!!! 

Caption: "When did I grow up?"

Sept 18th: Breakfast of Champions!

It was an early morning of driving Kelly into work. So he let me get the perfect breakfast. Swig and a Donut! 

Kelly also took us shopping for Charli's 10 month. We bought her some new outfits! They are adorable!!!!!

Also Kelly finally spoiled me with a some bedding for our King! It's not exactly what I have in mind but it will work for the time being. 

He hates me for saying this but I no longer love our room. He reminds me " You're not getting anything new until we move!"... But believe me my Pinterest boards are ready to be brought to life.

Sometimes I catch Charli doing the funniest faces. I was able to catch her squinty face on a Snapchat video! 

Sept 19th: Even Babies love Jamberry Nails. I was able to get some free halloween holiday wraps! Yay! 

Peanut Butter bars.. Don't worry we devoured the whole pan so fast. They were yummy!!!

Our friend Tyson came and cooked us some chicken! I made some potatoes and peanut butter bars. But its a tradition we have to go and get Zeppes. So a late night run to Zeppes! 

Sept 20th:

One of the many new dresses Kelly bought Charli!

Grandma Malone taught Charli that its okay to play the piano.. She's going to regret that she taught her that for the next 4 years at least ;)

Sept 21st: Another adorable outfit Kelly got Charli. 

I love this jacket. It reminds me of the wallpaper that use to be in the bathroom at the Cabin when I was a kid. So of course it makes sense to have it on a jacket now! 

Yes.. I was one of those weird people who drags their kid to walmart at midnight to go and buy Pitch Perfect 2. ...Kelly had been out of town working so I definitely treated myself. 

Sept 22nd: Something about chubby cheeks.

We love our baby doll. It is the toy that makes the world happy again. 

Lately I think we have been teething or getting a cold. 

I had a small little sinus problem. It sucked with head congestion and tons of sinus pressure.

I acted like I died my hair platinum. Don't worry. I didn't. But I can't say that its not like on my to do list. I really would love to try it out!!! One day! right! 

Sept 24th: Hanging out at Grandma Malone's house. Charli is starting to really pick up on where the dogs are. She loves to point and yell at them. I think she got that from me always telling Nala to stop playing with one of Charli's toys or to get off the couch. 

Sept 25th:

Another Burrito Baby. I can't help myself there is nothing more adorable then a clean baby.

Dad finally got home from Moab. We celebrated with Warrens for dinner! Charli was so excited to see him. Also I spent the entire day at my sisters house doing freezer meals. We did 7 different recipes! We were so worn out. But its nice to be able to have a good stock pile again!

Sometimes I find myself just staring at Charli when she goes to bed at night. 

I am lucky to have had such a good baby who will sleep!

I just love how peaceful babies look!

Sept 26th: General Woman's Meeting & Driving with dad!

Charli sat on Kelly's lap as he pulled the truck and trailer around the house.

I attended the General Woman's Meeting with my momma. I helped her stake get their refreshments out. It was fun to see some of the Hooper ladies again. 

Sept 27th: Stake Conference & Flip Flops

Charli is great at visiting the mothers room a couple times a month for a messy diaper change.

Also I finally remember that I bought some Flip Flops for her. The good news is that she keeps them on. And don't they just look ADORABLE on those chubby sausages! 

Carseat Shoppin & In N Out fun. 

Charli was a good sport as usual but she was definitely enjoying playing with the paper work from getting her new carseat! 

Sept 29th: When you get that perfect picture of your babe! She left her head band on and nothing is too blurry! Yup, that was a good picture for this mom!

Snuggles with grandma. We took Grandma into Ulta to get some makeup. Of course we got some for ourselves as well! :)

Sept 30th: Rain Boots! I am so excited for my new boots. I can't wait for winter. 

Also we took Grandma Smith out to dinner tonight! 

Charli did great as usual and I ate a ton as usual. 

Kelly kept saying you don't need all that food... 

Don't act like you know my life Mr. Nelson! :)

The perfect food, perfect company and of course we had dessert. 

Charli even learned a good trick! "Look Mom No Hands"

We love riding on Grandma's walker as well! 

Here's to the best month of the year OCTOBER!!!!