Learning to Grin

Above, Julia plays before getting ready for her first Passover seder (last year she was 4 days old and sleeping)!

Below, Julia shows off her 4.5 teeth just a few days before her first birthday!

Learning to Cheer

Seth has run three marathons, and I have run one.  Here Julia is at the finish line of the LA marathon, learning to cheer and inspired to...well, let's work on walking, first!

Learning to Model

Here Julia models the Uppababy Vista stroller by sitting up in the highest chair position for the first time and moving her legs so you can see the logo!

Learning to Moderate

Everything in moderation...even eating vegetables!

Learning to Climb

At M's birthday party, Julia had a chance to try climbing and succeeds!

Learning to Question

Sometimes Julia gives such mature expressions.  Here's one where it looks like she is questioning what I'm saying!

Learning to Interpret

Julia loves to turn the pages of books and magazines and does so with great dexterity. Here she attempts to leaf through a Torah commentary!

Learning to Clap

We are realizing that Julia understands A LOT already!

Learning to Chew

With the four teeth in and more on the way, Julia loves chewing on anything.  Here we are teaching her about whales in anticipation of her first whale watch on Cape Cod...

Learning to Research

Julia is reading up on the latest parenting and educational theories and reporting back to me!

Learning to Investigate

The smallest details can be the most fascinating for Julia:

                                 

Learning to Tilt

Eating can be hard work.  Here Julia begins her siesta after lunch.

Learning to Stretch

Julia innately knows the benefits of stretching.

Learning to Show

Here Julia shows off her two top teeth!