eleven months old

spring has finally sprung - so we ventured outdoors for this month's photo session. miles is busy, busy, busy these days. lots of huffing and puffing can be heard whenever he is awake. he is cruising around everything and getting "braver" everyday. he's starting to let go of furniture and has pretty good balance. he loves to climb up the stairs, chase after daddy, and open/close doors. he eats like a champ...haven't come across a food item he doesn't enjoy, gives the best slobbery kisses, and has mastered the belly laugh. just recently he has discovered the fine art of hollering. it is such fun to hear him experiment with his voice...we're also working on the meaning of "shhh - too loud". the BIG NEWS is that he's started to say a couple of words! we can understand: cheese & keys (those two are about the same), dada, mama (a rarity), dog, woof-woof-woof (when we ask what does the doggie say?), oh-oh, and oodles of other indistinguishable babble! miles is such a happy-go-lucky baby and we truly feel blessed to have him in our lives.

these are for grandpa, uncle clayt, and auntie jess. we hope everyone else enjoys them too!

we finally broke down and bought a flash for our camera - hooray! so here are some of my wannabe professional photographer attempts (which are mediocre at best...I'm learning)