11 months

• Alara has become quite the little explorer. She loves to get into everything - toilets, plugs, plastic bags, trash, mud, dog water and food, and dirty shoes. I think she enjoys keeping all of us on our toes!
• She sleeps through the night. Occasionally, she will wake up around 4 or 5 am, have an early breakfast then will go back to sleep until around 7:30ish. 
• She is highly opinionated. Although she only says a few words - mama, dadda, go, no and hi there - she has no problem making her wants and needs heard. Loudly. 
• Our family is on first birthday countdown. We are all excited to celebrate Alara's special day. However, for me its bittersweet. My baby is growing up and I'm not sure if I'm ready.