Thirteen Months...

Dear Annabelle,

It feels like we just celebrated your first birthday last week! You have been fascinating to watch this month as you have learned and grown so much! We feel like you are doing something new everyday.

Here is a little of what you have been up to...

- You wear 18 month clothes, size 4 diaper, size 4 shoes - you weigh about 24 pounds.

- You are walking and practically running everywhere now. You have finally learned how to get up without pulling up on something first, so there is no stopping you. You rarely crawl now.

- You love to climb the stairs in our new house. Sometimes in the evening you will make it about 1/2 way up and then raise your arms up to be carried the rest of the way.

- Words you say now - Mama, Dada, Nana, dog, hi, kitty, banana. You sign for milk, please and all done.

- You are very curious and into everything. We have moved your crib in your new room several times now trying to find the right location that keeps you out of trouble! I came into your room during a nap this weekend and you had somehow pulled the roll up blinds all the way down into your crib.

- Nana and Grandad brought you the little table and chairs that Jimmy and I used when we were little. You climb up into the chairs and play at the table a lot now...it seems so grown up.

- You are still crazy about baths and anything involving water! You bring us book after book to read to you while sitting in our laps. You are starting to test us when we tell you no about things like not playing with the dogs' water bowl.

- You have been sleeping great the past few weeks after being on an antibiotic for ear infections - that seems to have made a huge difference!

- Favorite foods lately - blueberries, strawberries, chicken, rice, and animal crackers.

You are delightful, adventurous, fun and sweet. You bring so much joy to our family! We love you!