Eva at 11 Months

Who could resist a kiss with a face like this?

Eva has long been a fan of ice cream, but this month she discovered the joy of ice cream cones. I'm sure that I have done her a life long disservice by passing along my sweet tooth but have you ever seen a happier grin.

Eva has also learned to climb our stairs this month. She is great climbing up but has not yet figured out how to go down. She scares us as she scoots over to the edge of the stairs and peers down. She is cruising along furniture really well now and has also tried standing alone for a few seconds. But I think walking is still a couple of months away.
In this picture Eva looks so grown up. Except for bedtime when she loves to cuddle and snuggle Eva doesn't think she is a baby anymore. Eva always wants to be in the middle of the action with her sisters and brother. She loves to go outside and bounce gently on the trampoline or take rides in the bicycle trailer with Leah. She initiates peek-a-boo games at the dinner table by pulling her bib up over her face or peering around pitchers or bowls at members of the family. She loves to wave and say "Hi" to everybody. She also clenches both fists and gestures at whatever she wants or if she wants to be picked up. Eva has also developed a fondness for toothbrushes, she loves to chew on them. Hopefully that counters the ice cream habit. She has 7 teeth now, we are still waiting on that bottom incisor. I wish I could say that we all sleep soundly but Eva and I have far too many middle of the night parties. However, she can sleep through the night and will about once a week. So this weekend we are undertaking sleep training again. Uggh!!! Wish us luck. When I'm awake and 2:30 am and sleep deprived the next day I will try and remember that kissable ice cream face.