And there she goes...again
Tags:And There She Goes Again from Ali Edwards on Vimeo.
It's good times around here. Yes, indeed.
Can you guess one of my most favorite parts in this video?
She is almost 11 months old and getting closer and closer each day to that next big milestone. She is the happiest, most joy-filled, bright-eyed little girl. And so, so funny. She loves to eat and makes constant mmmmmmmmm noises bite after bite. She's especially interested in anything anyone else is eating and gets a little indignant when we deny her repeated requests to share. She's really a fearless eater (and yes, it's likely I am just a tad more sensitive to the whole food issue because of a certain almost-eight-year-old who also lives under this very same roof) and I love that about her.
Watching her personality emerge has been really good entertainment. The kind that warms your heart and makes you remember all that is good and wonderful in the world. We laugh and giggle and support and blow spit bubbles and redirect and snuggle and pinch cheeks and say "watch this" over and over again.
Totally loving and soaking up all your wonderful thoughts & one little word selections in the comments yesterday. I hope to have the rest of my December Daily pages to show you later today or tomorrow.
Feel free to keep posting your thoughts on your one little word. I will be compiling all the words early next week into one big list to share.

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The "let's cheer for her" is definitely my favorite ;).
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So so cute! Happy New Year to you all!
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Yay Anna! How very cool that big brother Simon is as excited for her. Happy New Year to all of yoy.
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How adorable!, Ali! Your son's enthusiasm for his sister's walking is so precious. Thank you for sharing!! :)
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How great is that?! I love that Simon is so excited for her - what a good big brother he is.
My girl just turned 1 on Dec. 22nd and then started walking on her own at home the very next day - now there's no stopping her. Up until then she had been only taking 4 or 5 steps on her own.
I have been giving thought to a word for 2010. This would be the first time I am doing this and I think CREATE would be the one for me. I have devoted the past year to taking care of everyone else and it's time to take care of me as well. When I create I feel so much better about things, so I need to focus on this.
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It is amazing how fast she is growing up!! It seems like yesterday she was just born! But I guess I don't have to tell you that. I love that you are sharing her (& of course Simon) with us. Your kids are your best creation yet!!! LOL
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It's such a joy to see her make all these milestones. It seems like yesterday that she was born. Congrats to all of you she is such an amazing little lady!!
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So cute! I have an almost 9 month old..."Please stop growing!" I keep telling her! I love how Simon encourages everyone to cheer for her...how cute is that?!?! My 'baby' has three older siblings to cheer her along and it certainly is a joy!
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There is no mama-blessing like a child who will eat anything...and I have to laugh about the mmmmmm comments...My 21-year old still loves All food (though he's tall and skinny) and actually claps when his food is placed before him. :)
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Ali she is sooo gorgious, not that i need to tell you that. It is so awesome seeing Simon so happy with his little sister. I can't believe he is nearly 8.
My word for 2010 is Embrace - to embrace life to it's fullest, embrace who i am etc!
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I love how she turns and holds out her hand to Simon. Other kids always seem to get their attention first. Why is that?
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Awww, that really makes me miss having a toddler around here. I have 5 kids, and the youngest is 12, so it's been a few years since we've cheered on a brand new walker!
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Yay :) What a gorgeous little girl, a fabulous big brother and a committed Mom and Dad to support her :) Sweet little girl. It is little ones like her that make the world worth living in :)
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Funny, I just posted my word for this year on my blog...this year it is AGAIN....I want to take 2010 and use my blog to look at my life again and scrapbook as many pictures as possible.....I have to learn how to scan old photos to share on my blog. Looking forward in 2010 by looking back again! I loved having a word to represent the year my word was SHINE and we did shine in 2009!
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Simon cheering her on is way too cute! I love how he passes by her, and then it appears that she reaches for him! They are adorable! Go Anna Go!! Thanks for sharing! Too cute!
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I just love how excited Simon is for Anna!
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Such a wonderful milestone to make...and with the whole family present! She is such an adorable baby girl, Ali. Wishing you and your family a fabulous New Year!
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so lovely.... lets cheer for her !
:)
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My one little word is "preserve." And thanks for sharing your delightful children and their milestones - I enjoy everything you show us!
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I can soooo relate to your daughters little numnummmmm with each bite. Mine is 11 now, and I still catch her at it once in a while! Thank you for the reminder of how precious each moment is, if we will let it be.
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