Fast-talkin' & Risktakin' - Avery is 10 months old!

Smile for the camera, Avery! You're 10 months old...

Avery is talking up a storm. Most of it is indistinguishable noises, but new words include "dah-yee" for Jack (who we call "Jackie" alot, so that accounts for the double-syllabel sound). She also only yells this word (very loudly) when Jack comes around. She also pats Jack in the same manner she typically plays her bongo drums. (Cue the 'Jaws' music for the sneak attack...)

Da-dum, da-dum, da-dum...

Avery enjoys standing up while holding onto our legs or tables. She has started to attempt more standing balance as she now reaches out with one hand, and sometimes with two before she almost pummels to the ground. She isn't pulling herself up by herself yet, but she is definitely showing signs of wanting to be upright and on the move. Cat-like reflexes are imperative from Mommy and Daddy (or "Ma-ma" and "Da-da") in these risk-taking moments.

Avery started waving goodbye this week. She kind of has been making the fist-open, fist-close move for a while, but now she REALLY knows what she is doing, and the whole arm is in motion, so we feel like it is a more official "bye-bye."

So, have you ever felt like there should be a beer named after you? Avery has one, and it's actually fairly decent! Cheers!