1 1/2 Years Old Already!

{This is about a week late but I was waiting on her stats to post.}  We went to the doctor today for Stella's 18 month well check up and I can't believe how much she's grown.  She weighed in at a whopping 20 lbs. 4 oz. and is 29 3/4 inches long.  She's in the 10th percentile for weight and 5th percentile for height, which is awesome b/c she's growing right along her curve that she's been on since she was a few months old.

She loves to eat "real" food and has enjoyed eating what we eat.  She loves zucchini, squash, carrots, chicken, rice, sweet potatoes, hot dogs, pasta, cantaloupe, pears, melon and watermelon.  She loves other foods too but these are her favorite things.  She's finally drinking milk from her sippy cup really well, too!  YAY! (That's been a big battle we've been dealing w/!)

The doctor asked us if she's saying about 4-10 words and I laughed b/c Stella says WAY more than 10 words.  Kyle quickly informed the doctor that Stella is a genius - to which the doctor chuckled and said "I'm sure she is!!!"  Anywho, she really does know a lot of words and is beginning to form a sentence.  The other day as I was eating breakfast, she looked at me and said "want some!"  Truly amazing how much she's speaking.  She's also using sign language.  She now knows the signs for "more", "thank you" and "milk" and uses them correctly - and often.

She loves to be outside when the weather is nice.  She loves to go to the park and "sing" (ie swing) and "side" (ie slide).  She loves watching the birds fly in the sky and she loves to hear them chirp..."teet, teet, teet"!

Kyle's in a softball league so she enjoys going to the ball field and playing with her friends.  

Here she's dancing w/ her buddy, Jack.  She LOVES to dance!  The Fresh Beat Band (or La La, as she likes to call it b/c they sing "la la la la la laaa" at the beginning and end of every show) is her favorite show b/c they sing and dance throughout the show.  She's mesmerized by the show's characters and loves saying their names...Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout.

She loves giving kisses.  My FAV and her little big boy came to visit last weekend and Stella (and Bella!) loved playing w/ Christopher.  Not sure her daddy enjoyed seeing her do this but I'm sure he'll put an end to it soon! ha ha

Every day is full of laughter and amazement and we treasure each and every day.  She is the sweetest little girl and we are truly blessed to be her parents.  We look forward to what the future holds for our precious baby little girl!