Happy Thanksgiving

Thank you for the opportunity to be your parent. Although, you are a

Handful at times we wouldn't trade you for

Anything in this world.

No, has become your favorite word as of late, but

Know that Mommy and Daddy Love you with all of our hearts.

S0, give Hugs and Kisses and we are all Thankful you are a part of our lives.

Dunedin Celtic Festival

Listening to music....playing with my friend, Bodie and his mama, Hollie......what more can I ask for?

Well, I guess Mommy can ask for me to behave cuz we had to leave early since I never took my nap and got grumpy. Maybe next year she can enjoy the show, too!

Just Having Fun!

I talk non-stop now and most everyone can understand what I am saying. Mommy and Daddy have lost count of the number of words I know and I couldn't tell you because I only count to 10. I am putting sentences together and friends actually know what I mean. It's really cool!

I have a great imagination already! I sit at my table and play "tea party" with my babies and the blocks. We have a great time together.

And, I got to bake cookies with Mama recently! That was way fun!!

Monkey See is Monkey Do

Happy Halloween! I got to dress up as Monkey and play with Mommy and Daddy! It was hot outside so I didn't want to really wear the hat but I had my small "pumkin" and got candy as I walked around with my friends. I don't really understand but it was really cool!

Learning and Growing

I am constantly learning and growing. How many 19-20 month old toddlers can count to 10 and know their colors? My vocabulary is growing exponentially and recognition skills are becoming more and more prevalent. I continue to adore books and you can find me surrounded by many on a daily basis. I have discovered that one of my favorite things is placing one object inside of another. Daddy needs to learn to check his boots before putting them on because I am always placing various toys and my bippy in the toe. Mommy and Daddy keep saying that they are "in trouble" because I pick up new things so quickly. But, I don't think they would have it any other way.

Bonding with Nature

Mommy and Daddy took me hiking at Brooker Creek Preserve. We had a picnic and then went hiking one of the trails. I discovered a leaf hanging from a spider's web - it just appeared to be floating in air. We walked across bridges and looked at the creek.

There was also this museum with lots of buttons and drawers for me to play with. Mommy also took me through a burrow display that was 5 times larger than real life. It was dark so I wasn't too sure about things but Mommy and Daddy were there so it was okay.

It was definitely a tiring day. I was worn out!

First Trip to the Zoo

We went to the Zoo for the first time. Animals are "just not my thing" at this point. They are okay but not so exciting! I did get to pet a goat and I enjoyed seeing the squirrel monkeys swing around their enclosure but the rest of the animals were just sleeping. It could be that it was sooo hot outside that they just wanted to be in the shade.

I can't blame them there because I sure wanted to continue playing in the kid's water spout area.......I also did have fun riding the dragon on the carousel. It could be fun to go back and visit the creatures when it is cooler outside or maybe when it's feeding time and they are moving around.

Day at the Beach

Daddy and I spent the day at the beach with Amanda. I absolutely love the water and wanted to swim constantly. What a fun day!

Favorite Things

Swimming in the pool and puppy dog kisses
Big metal pots I can beat with my fists'es
Shiny colored beads on long plastic strings

These are a few of my favorite things

Pink colored ponies and fruit in a cup

Music and opera and going way up

Beating on a piano that goes ping ping

These are a few of my favorite things

Dolls and stuffed animals I can carry around
Funny music toys that always make a sound

Playing with the phone as it goes brrring

These are a few of my favorite things

When I don't want to sleep

Which makes my eyes sting

When I'm feeling sad

I simply want to be held

And then I simply don't feel so bad

18 Months and Growing Daily.....

I cannot believe that I am 18 months old now. Time passes much too quickly but at the same time not quick enough for me. I want to be a "big girl" and do everything for myself. I am absolutely frustrated when things don't go my way or I can't get people, the dog, the wall, toys, whatever to do what I want and I bang my head into the floor or the wall. This worries Mommy and Daddy as they are afraid that I will hurt myself....but the doctor assured them that I am absolutely normal and just went into the "terrible-two's" early. They have great hopes that this means I will come out of it early as well.....I haven't quite decided if I will or won't harass them that much longer (I still have time!)

I am absolutely perfect....in the 55th percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight at just under 32 inches tall and 24 lbs 11 oz. I didn't even have to have shots at the doctor this time so it was awesome.

I am also learning that I am not in control of everything. Mommy and Daddy love me bunches and bunches but they won't let me do absolutely everything I want. They are wanting me to go to sleep on my own and this just plain stinks. I don't want to miss anything that might happen after I go to sleep. I've been known to cry and scream to try and get my way but I think Mommy and Daddy have caught onto me now and don't just pick me up and help me stay awake.

My vocabulary is improving daily. I speak my own "Aelynese" language but for the most part I think everyone understands me. Although, I do not like the word "NO". This is my least favorite word to hear but I am learning to say it which definitely aggravates Mommy and Daddy.

I adore books and probably have Daddy or Mommy read me 20-30 books a day. Sometimes, it's the same book repeatedly but that's okay. Of course, Mommy tried to hide my "Teletubbie's Big Hug" book that my friend's mom left at our house (Mommy thinks his mommy wanted to get rid of it) but I found it and bring it out daily. It's so much fun to see the Teletubbies go into this imaginary door. I don't think Mommy and Daddy are reading it exactly right cuz the story constantly changes but I get to open the pop-up door so it's okay. I also enjoy my "Spot the Dog" books and anything "Dr. Suess".

I have many friends and continue to develop my own "goofball, nerdy" personality as Mommy and Daddy says. I mean, come on....the SyFy channel is the best (with the exception of the Baby Channel and "Harry the Bunny", of course.)