houston, we have a toddler!

It's hard to believe that a year has already passed since we became a family of three!  Our Stella is growing so fast!!  She's now 13 months and has changed even since her first birthday.  Here are some of the things our 13 month old is up to:

• walking (and getting into everything!)
• using some baby sign language (more, all done, and food so far)
• can high five
• gives lots of kisses, especially to the dogs (and even makes the 'muah!' sound for effect--it's cute, cute!!) 
• waves at people
• has 8 teeth
• cuddles with the dogs
• claps her hands
• dances to music
• can drink from a cup

I love to just watch her interact with and explore the world around her now that she can walk.  It's truly amazing to see your child learn right before your eyes.  I used to get caught up in wondering if Stella was reaching the milestones discussed in baby literature on time, but I don't anymore.  Now I'm too busy to wonder about it and just enjoy her.

 Here she is donning her Mickey ears and trying to share her snacks with Tobi.

Mickey ears!

Stella's year in review

showing off her favorite toy