I can't believe that little Ellie's first birthday is in just a couple of days!  I recently snapped some photos of her at 11 months, and wanted to share a few of her favorite things at this age.

(pictured above: Stride Rite soft motion walkers; Lambie; Bunny; Heart Pouf)

She has two little lovies that she sleeps with (don't ask me how I got myself into that one!), and I also love her Stride Rite soft motion walkers.  They stay on her feet really well, and she also loves playing with the velcro straps while we are in the car, so that's a double bonus.  She is doing lots of cruising and will be taking her first steps any day now, and these will be so perfect as she learns to balance and walk.

Some of her other favorites (really, her most favorite is getting into her big sisters' things!):

this book (makes her laugh and giggle every time) | holding my keys (I've had to make her a pretend set) | this walker | and now the Christmas ornaments

I love all the adorable styles Stride Rite has for new walkers, and the soft soles provide just the right amount of traction.  Their website also makes it super easy to measure your baby's feet so you know you are getting the right size (it's hard to keep track as they grow so quickly!).

I have a feeling I'll have a hard time keeping up with this little cutie pie once she starts moving!

(Thank you so much to Stride Rite for sponsoring this post!)