The Belle is quickly approaching her 1st birthday. Just 3 weeks to go. She is such a ham and can really turn it on when we’re out and about. She loves to smile and wave at strangers and is genuinely surprised when people don’t stop to tell her how cute she is…although most people do. She is crawling all around the house and has started to pull herself up to standing even without the help of furniture. She is a chicken so she doesn’t let go very often but she’ll stand holding just one of my fingers. She really enjoys her books & baby dolls and stuffed animals are still a big favorite.