December 2004
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Things I learned to do this month:
Gurgling sound
Consonants
Pull myself up (with only a little bit of help)
Drink out of a cup (with assistance)
Excellent pincer grasp (now eats random things off floor!)
Crawling... backwards
Point to pictures in book when asked (ie: red balloon, kittens, moon)

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Mom finally gave in and bought me my first (and last!) football shirt
just for Grandpop

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                                                                Post-call

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        Sweater from Aunt Lori... Thanks Aunt Lori!!                

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Lookin' sharp in my sweater from Bubba

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Yeaaaaaaa!!  It's snowing !!

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    Night night!!   

My first Hanukah !!!

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Opening my first present... a new bear for school !!!

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Second night... Yeaaaaaaaa, Ugg boots... just what I always wanted !

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Third night... Barry the Bear rocking chair
Weeeeeeee !!!

Happy New Year !!!

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Wow, it's sure been an exciting (and exhausting) year!
Zzzzzzzzzzz!!

    

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