11 Months (and a little bit)

So we're a week late on this one. I was so excited for her 11 month bday to fall on a weekend so i could get pictures on the actual day, but alas she was sick (gasp!). we're now on ear infection #5 and yes, the appointment with the ENT to get this doll some tubes is monday.
At 11 months Lofton is 15lb 13oz!! this is a big jump for us (about 2/3 a pound this month) and i think we're well on our way to 6-9 month clothing :) Lofton can stand solo for a little while, but will only do so if it's her idea. if you try and stand her up, she immediately sits back down... we've seen a few steps here and there and she constantly lets go of furniture and turns to walk off (and crashes to the ground). a few days before she turned 11 months she finally began clapping and waving and does so constantly. she knows how to "zurber" and will do that to her baby dolls, your arm, her own hand, side of the crib, etc. she cracks herself up. she is also a total love bug. she plays hard but often turns back to give a kiss or a hug. daddy is still her favorite playmate, but mommy's arms win her heart. she is a joy as always, although we can tell that she's not quite herself with those darn ears. we'll get that fixed up my love. promise! below are a LOT of pics from today. i like to call them "anything-but-sitting-still-and-smiling-at-the-camera!"

new favorite face of hers. she does it all the time. loves to drop something off of the side of her crib/high chair and then give you this look like she has no idea how her cheerios ended up on the floor...