10 Months, Really?

How is it possible? My baby girl is 10 months old today. I've said it a hundred times before, but it's just so true- time is flying by.

In the last month, Rachael has really blossomed into her personality. She loves to rough house, be tickled, play peek-a-boo, be scared, and give her baby dolls hugs and kisses. 

She can be silly at times, like when she blows raspberries so much that she drools all down her shirt. 

And thinks she's downright hilarious when she's tries to take off her sunglasses and I say, "No." [she's a bit stubborn, I have no idea where she gets that].

She is pulling up more and more. I often walk into her room after a nap to find this:

And she even likes to push her stroller around her room for a few steps. 

She still hasn't met a food she doesn't like. Pickles have become one of her favorites! 

Her hair is finally growing, mostly on top. But, in the back there seem to be some curls developing, at least when it gets wet from playing outside in this Summer heat. 

She is loving learning how to get up the stairs. She always pushes herself to keep up with her big brother. 

no, that's not poop on her bottom , just a little bit of residual food from her messy eating 

And I think her first word is, "Hi". She likes to pretend to talk on the phone and it sounds to me like she is saying, "Hi". What do you think? 

She also makes this same noise at the grocery store when we pass someone or when she sees David after being away from his for an extended time. 

Caught in the act...oh no!

A few more fun facts about my 10 month old little girl: 

She does a spot-on Darth Vader impression, I'm trying my best to get a video of that. 

She is still breastfeeding well.

She is sleeping good most of the time, maybe about 80%.

She often has a difficult time waking up, even after a good nap. 

She loves to snuggle with her Mama especially first thing in the morning.

She STILL fits into 3-6 month clothes, but is starting to fill out the 6-9 month size.  

Her first tooth is trying to make an appearance! It's on the top and should be visibly very soon. 

HAPPY 10 MONTHS, my Baby Girl!!