Amelia at 11 months

Oh this baby! I find myself saying often that she is such a mess and it is SO true! She keeps us on our toes and there is never a dull moment. Lately she is just looking so big. Not so much a baby anymore. She never really seemed to realize she was a baby and seems to enjoy each new phase that allows her more independence. She absolutely loves to be on the go! If we are home she in constantly moving from one room to the next-speed crawling and cruising along furniture and walls. She has very little interest in toys, but loves the remote controls, telephone, boxes, laundry basket and pots and pans. She has started "playing" with her baby dolls-giving them kisses, hugging them, sharing her water with them. It is so cute. She is obsessed with babies! If she sees a picture of one she has to point it out and give it a kiss. She especially loves to point out the pictures of herself throughout the house multiple times a day. The thing she likes most is to leave the house. If any of us stand by the front door she gets so excited and starts squealing and if we open the door she just flips! However, if anyone leaves without her she has a meltdown. She loves Walmart or anywhere she can sit in the buggy and look at everything around her. I think she would be happy if we were out and about every day. Does she not know that her mom is a homebody?!
I love seeing her little personality develop although it does scare me a bit to see what a passionate person she seems to be! She adores her daddy and especially all the fun (rough and crazy) games he plays with her. There is no doubt she loves to laugh, but on the flip side she can pitch some tremendous fits! We will be needing lots of wisdom for shaping this little one. Say a prayer for us! =)

Life in Lynchburg

We have been in Virginia for four weeks and it is finally starting to feel real to me. The weeks leading up to the move were quite eventful. I never would have imagined that I would only pack 1 box for this move. I am so thankful for all the friends and family who stepped in and made this move happen! I felt like we were on some sort of trip for at least the first 2 weeks we were here, but I think it is starting to sink in that this is our new home. So far I have gotten to know the Dr.'s at Medical Associates of Central VA really well! HA! Well I have been there once a week, but am so thankful to be feeling better. Other than that we have spent alot of time driving around and trying to get a feel for the city. It is different than anywhere I have ever lived. The old and new coexist. You might think you are in a "bad" area with some older stores etc. and then see a brand new chain restaurant or store. It has been interesting to get used to. We have found some neat parks that I think we will enjoy even more when it cools off and found a yummy Mexican place! We have visited a church a couple of times and on our first visit discovered our across the hall neighbors attend there as well. We have enjoyed it so far.

All in all I think we will make it here!