10 Months Old!

(Yes, this is the best photo we got, because this little lady was in a mood.)

Best Moment This Month: Duh, Crawling!!!

What We Miss: When "feedings" were just bottles. Now food is being launched across the kitchen and every meal is an "art project."

Working On: Cruising along furniture while standing.

Holy Cow!: People always told us, "She will hit a point and learn everthing at once." They were serious and absolutely correct! Read the "Milestones" to see what we mean!...

Loves: Walking/standing hanging on to us

Hates: Watermelon! Weird.

Milestones: Crawling, rolling, pulling-up, high-fives, nods yes, shakes head no, waves buh-bye, says "uh-oh!" and we swear that she is trying to say "puppy" and "ball." In one month, this kid has learned so much that it is scary.

Looking Forward To: Warm weather so that she can crawl on the ground outside and explore some more.

Other Stats: We had to drop her crib down, she's still in clothing anywhere from 18 months to 2T. She is down to three bottles and three meals a day, still takes two naps. Goes to bed at 7:15pm and sleeps until 7ish in the morning if we don't wake her for daycare.

Happy 10 months little babe. You have come a very long way this past month and we are so proud of you! You amaze us each and every single day. Thank you for bringing so much happiness to our lives! We love you!

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On to other news...

As you all know, March brings on a very competitive attitude between Justin and I. The NCAA tournament is in full-swing by now- but I have not forgotten to keep you all updated! Let's first review the rules of the

Johnston NCAA March Madness Process:
1. Research in separate rooms- close laptop and flip over bracket sheet if enemy enters the room.
2. Once bracket has been completed, meet on neutral territory- usually the living room.
3. Hand one another each other's brackets to review.
4. Make fun of each other's picks.
5. Post on refrigerator.
6. Do a dance after each day if you are the leading scorer.

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Last year I brought in a couple hundred dollars, thanks to Justin's work league that I won, my Pinewood league and also a small personal bet between Justin and I. He will continuously become frustrated year-after-year as I keep taking him to the cleaners!! So far the score is:

Justin= 20 points

Nicole= 21 points

Hannah has gotten in on the action too! Her number one pick?!....

Kansas!

(Well...maybe her number two pick- she's still deciding.)

We will keep you posted, although it is not looking too good for me....the team I picked to win it all, just lost.

Have a fabulous week everyone!

*Thank you to our dear friend Joe Ricketts for bringing a little bit of Kansas back to Hannah! She loves her shirt- you are always so thoughtful! THANK YOU!*