A Perfect Ten

(After-the-fact disclaimer regarding this title: As much as we adore our sweet Maelee, and as incredible as we think she is, we would never call her "A Perfect Ten!" Aside from accepting that she isn't in fact, perfect, that would just be weird to refer to her in that way... I realize it might come across like that but I'm referring to her 10th month, in that she got to start and end it with her loving Nana-Lin & Pop-Pop, so the month was "A Perfect Ten." Me and my cheesy titles...
Anyhow, just wanted to make sure that was clear- we are not that boastful! :)

How better for a little baby to begin and end a month than in visits with two of her most adoring loved ones! I'd say a quite "perfect" way, in fact, to start off and end month ten. Maelee was happy to take a trip down to see her Nana & Pop-Pop on the first day of her tenth month (her 9 month birthday in case you get confused with the whole "9 months old/10th month" thing...) and also saw them during the final days of her tenth month. And it ends up, she'll have just enjoyed a visit with them once she turns 11 months old, too, as we'll be going down to VA later in March! So guess that makes "a perfect eleven," too? (ok, perfect is a strong word... but you get the drift!)

We feel very blessed by our close proximity, even though the grandfolks might claim it's not that close, and the ease at being able to visit with one another so frequently. Here are some pics of our time in Alexandria, VA back in January, followed by more from Becky's parent's visit to NYC a couple weeks ago:

Loving her little truck from her Too-dad!

Going through all the "Nana Gifts" of too-cute outfits (including a top that says "Pugs and Kisses!"), and books...

Giggling with Pop-Pop

And here's a sampling of some random pictures throughout the 10th month, followed by, of course, a slideshow...

First time signing "more!"
(of course, now, it pretty much is just her sign for wanting food!)

With gal pals Blake, Teegan, and Giavanna

And "auntie" Brooke

And daddy!!!

It's been a great month with Miss Maelee. As the previous post noted, she is all girl (though we won't dare call her a "princess," and will give a stink eye to anyone who uses that term for her!) and she is so much fun. She is her mommy's girl with her love of music, and her daddy's girl with her love of books. And she is all Maelee as she is STILL pretty uninterested in getting from location A to location B. :) (unlike both her mommy and daddy who couldn't stay in one place!) Although, she has recently started to show some progress towards the big "C" (crawling...) so maybe by the next post, she will become more determined!

She seems to be quite accepting of new foods, so we are just enjoying that while it lasts. Those toddler-refusing-to-eat-anything days are sure to be here before we know it... She loves to wave and smile at passengers on the bus, then goes into a daze while we're out shopping, not too interested in interacting with other people most times, just curiously taking everything in. She's our inquisitive, sometimes shy little lady, but the giggles are becoming louder and louder and happening more and more. She LOVES to be tickled and sung to in a silly voice and we love discovering more and more ways that get that giddy grin.

Finally, here are some shots from her "10 Month Photo Shoot," followed by a slideshow with more: