52 Weeks...Last week as a "baby!"

What a stimulating week!  We started off going to St. Louis to Ian's birthday party at a train store.  There were so many rooms with so many toy trains!  It was a lot of fun, especially watching all the other kids.  I also did a great job in the car, and slept quite a bit there and back so I wasn't too crabby!
The next day was Ellie and Bella's 6th birthday party at Bonkers.  There was so much to see and do there!  I wore myself out!
Next, I got to really play in the snow for the first time!  I wasn't sure what to think.  I walked around and played with it a little bit and then went sledding with Mommy!  They tried to get me to do a snow angel, but I didn't really like laying on my back.  The snow excursion was all over when I face-planted.  I think I'll try it again sometime though.
I thought I was over my cold from last week, but it came back in full force!  I have a major runny nose, had a 100.9 fever again, and am doing a lot of drooling.  I've been crying out a lot at night a lot too.  I woke up today with a swollen left eye from all the yuck.  I had also fell against the dishwasher door and scraped up my nose.  I look like I have been in a fight!
I got to go to Ellie's school twice this week.  We ate lunch with her the first day back after her birthday.  All the kids said I was really cute.  We also went today because Ellie got a leadership award!  I liked being there, but I was really tired!  My naps were a little off, so after Mommy and I ran errands and met up with Stacey, I slept in the car.  Gotta get my rest for this weekend!
My birthday is tomorrow and we are moving Ellie and my party to Sunday because it is supposed to be icy tonight.  We want everyone to be safe.  Can't wait to taste that cake!
52 Weeks

Ready to go down the slide with Daddy

 I made a friend!

 Peek-A-Boo!

 Wait-how do I get out of here?

 Little Sister at Big Sister's birthday party

 What should I do next?

The blocks were fun too!

 The extremely stimulating lights from the game room!

 Ready for the snow

 What am I supposed to do with this stuff?

 It was hard to walk, so I crawled instead

 Coming back up the hill after sledding

 Mommy and me-two snow bunnies!

 Sledding fun!

 Snow day fun!

 Snow angel

 Hey Ellie, what are you doing with my book, sitting in my chair?

 Feeding the piggie

 Mommy knows I'm not going to be a baby much longer

 It's sad when I don't feel good

 Go Bulldogs!!!

 "Drinking" from the Dora cup

Bouncing around at Bonkers

Going down the slide

Fun at Bonkers

Working on my dexterity

Playing in the snow

First time sledding

51 Weeks...One more week until what?

I have been a very busy girl this week!  One day, I was in and out of my car seat running errands with Mommy 9 times!  We had a visit from Mommy's friend Rachel (who knew me well before I was born!) and a puppy named Sophia.  I really enjoyed seeing the puppy.  Of course, I made my "mmmmm, mmmmm" sound!  We also went to the library for Ellie to read to a dog, so I got to hang out with Sadie again.  Mommy took Ellie and me to Nana Arden's one afternoon because Daddy was sick and we got to play outside because it was a nice day again.  I also got to go to Ellie's Valentine's day party at school.  I love watching all the kids have fun!
Ellie and Daddy were home sick a couple days this week.  Unfortunately, I got sick too, but it was short-lived.  I had a runny nose and fever of 100.9, but it only lasted one day.  I was pretty cranky and whiny for a couple days after that though.  I did not like the Tylenol Mommy gave me and spit most of it out! 
I love to interact with people.  I started giving kisses (not too sloppy) and still love to "give love" by headbutting people.  I can point to my head, belly, toes, fingers, and Mommy's nose.  I really love having board books read to me and knocking down a tower of blocks.  One of my favorite games is dropping things to see how fast and how many times people will pick it up for me.
I hear this next week is birthday week!  I don't know what that means, but I know Ellie is excited (and sad about me turning one!)
51 Weeks

What a sweet puppy!

 Emily and Daddy love

 I like you and all, but don't take my Cheerios Sophia!

 Two cuties!

 Happy before bedtime

 Take the blocks out, put them back in, take them out, put them back in

 I remember you Sadie!

 Happy Valentine's Day!

 Ellie giving me love at school

 Mesmerized by Katy Perry during half-time of the Super Bowl!

 Red puppy Wubbanub and I are ready for the day!

 Reading Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Yea!  It's Valentine's Day!

Dancing to Katy Perry

Just my normal everyday playing with blocks and talking

Rocking and waving and kissing

It's hard to get a good video of me walking-I'm so fast!

Playing with Ellie

50 Weeks...Yep, I'm a walker (and an early riser!)

I am really starting to take off!  I started taking shorter, faster steps when the week began, and now I am walking across the room!  I probably walk about half the time.  I can't wait to show off my skills at my birthday party!
I also really like to roll over on my back and start slamming my feet on the ground.  Mommy and Daddy said Ellie used to do that too.  It's about the only time I tolerate being on my back.
I have been giving a lot of hugs and kisses and snuggles too!  If someone asks if they can have love, I usually lean into them and headbutt them.  Sometimes I even wrap my arms around people and give real hugs.    I have been doing this to books for a while, but I have started putting my lips on people for kisses!
If I am asked about animal noises, they all make the same sound: "mmmm, mmmm!"  It all sounds the same to me!  I am getting really good at pointing out the correct animal in books though.
I have a couple of other tricks too.  I am getting really good at waving at people, especially cars.  I seem to know when it is time to leave and start waving all on my own.  I also like to test gravity.  I love throwing my food on the floor and hearing it splat.  It is a really fun game to drop anything and watch other people pick it back up so I can do it again!
We had some snow and ice this week, so Ellie and Daddy had a snow day and we ran some errands and had a fun family day.  Ellie had a late start another day.  That same day, Mommy took us to a Frozen party at the library.  I just wanted to play with the crayons and try to escape!  Mommy also took me to another counselor meeting and I showed off my walking skills there.
Another thing I have been doing is waking up early, sometimes before 5 AM.  Mommy and Daddy don't seem too happy about that!  At first, Mommy thought it was because I didn't get enough milk the two days she was gone, but when I kept doing it, she was on to me!  They have tried some tough love the last couple of days, and I think I get the picture.  Sleep until the sun comes up-got it!
50 Weeks-I always wake up with these rosy cheeks!

What are you in for?

 I am just returning brown puppy and pink monkey, honest!  Please don't tell Ellie!

 Cuddle time with Mommy

 And a hug for her too!

 What?  I'm just entertaining myself!

 A punch to the head-I really didn't mean it (or did I?)

 See, there is only love here!

 Hugs for Daddy

 I love my family!

 Sweet potatoes-delicious and a great moisturizer!

 Awww!  Just taking a little break from playing to rest.

 Family resemblance, very serious!

 Awwww...loving on my 101 Dalmatian puppy

 It makes Mommy so happy when I fall asleep on her.  She knows these times won't last much longer!

 With the orange crayon at the Frozen party

Baby yoga

Baby gymnastics