I've been very busy over this last month. Momma, Daddy, Aunt Shannon, Uncle Aaron, and my cousins went on "vacation" in "South Carolina". On my birthday I hung out with Momma, Aunt Shannon and my cousins at the pool, in my new swimsuit. Then later in the day, Momma, Daddy an I went out to eat for supper. It was a very nice birthday. 
Vacation was very fun. I met lots of new people and did lots of new things. I swam in a big pool in my swim ring, I played in the sand at the beach and went to a "show" with horses. I played with my cousins and went to see lots of "fish". I even touched a "crab". Momma said I even got a little "tan" from all the sun. I also rode and slept in my car seat a lot "on our way" and "on our way home". I had my first stay in a hotel too. Momma and Daddy said I did a good job sleeping in different beds. I had some trouble the first night away (at the hotel in Roanoke) but once we were in "Myrtle Beach" I did much bettter. Momma and Daddy went on a date while I was sleeping one night; Aunt Shannon and Uncle Aaron watched over me. They said the food at Myrtle Beach was very yummy and Momma even let me have some of thier food sometimes. I still like it best when Momma and Daddy feed me but it's okay to feed myself if they are busy. Cheerios are my favorite. My favorite part of vacation with having Daddy around a lot to play with me. And swimming in the big pool.
Momma measured me today (11 months and 1 week). I weigh 22lbs and 14oz and I'm 31 inches long. This month I have been learning more how to feed myself. And yesterday Momma even let me hold the spoon for a little bit. It is hard to get the food into my mouth though so it is better to just have Momma do it. Daddy and Momma are impressed with how "talkative" and "social" I am. I babble away almost anywhere. I'm also getting better at "cruising" by holding on to whatever is available. I have even stood without holding anything a few times for almost 10 seconds. 