Albric is Eleven Months Old

Albric turned eleven months old yesterday.  He is very good at walking.  He still has the occasional tumble and is still getting bruises on his head from falling into stuff.  He loves to get in my kitchen cupboard and pull all my pots and pans out.  He also has discovered how to open the toilet seat.  He loves to play with Calvin and explore everything he can.  He didn't get any more teeth this month.   He can shake his head, "no" and nod his head to say, "yes."  He gives very good hugs, and sometimes kisses.  We love him a lot and can't believe how close his birthday is.

Alcott the Elephant

 I am so excited to post about this!  This is the first amigurumi (crocheted toy) pattern that I have made up.  For our ward activity in April, we did a service raffle.  I raffled off 'crochet a toy' as my service.  The family that won that prize wanted an elephant.  Usually I find a pattern using Pinterest and just do that.  I couldn't find a pattern I really like though.  So, I thought I would use the knowledge I have gained from crocheting amigurumi for the last year.  I finished Perry a little over a year ago.  I have done lots of things since then.  I was able to make this pattern up on my own from looking at a bunch of other elephants and I made it up as I went.  I made sure to write it all down, and maybe someday I will make it available so you can make your own if you want.  If you like Alcott and would like a pattern, please let me know so I can make it available.

Albric is Ten Months Old

Albric turned 10 months old on Saturday.  We had a fun day celebrating his uncle's mission homecoming/Easter with his cousins.  He got two more teeth last month.  He learned to shake his head 'No.'  He got his first sunburn on Saturday.  He is getting better at standing on his own, and he is learning to walk.  He usually only gets a few steps before he falls, but I'm sure he'll get better by next month.  He still loves exploring and finding new things.  And he still loves his family best of all. 

Oops. Albric is Nine Months Old

I forgot to update at Albric's Nine month mark.  At nine months, he had six teeth.  He learned how to high five and give kisses.  We actually still have not had his check up yet, so no weight stats.  He started doing a cheesy smile and I love it!  He is so cute and so sweet.  He loves me and wants to be with me even if I'm scrubbing the toilet.  He also likes to tip over our recycling bin, pull everything out and play with the garbage.  He figured out how to open the cupboard and pull all my dishes out.  He loves exploring and hates to be confined.  I love him so much!