15 1/2 months

I've been so bad at updating this blog but I don't want to let the opportunity slip by to keep at least some record of Riley. She is so much fun, loving and at times extremely frustrating! Here are some of her milestones

-she's 21 lbs 2 ounces

-a complete meat eater

-has 16 teeth

-size 4 shoes

-size 3 diapers

-still in 9-12 month clothes

-a climber (and a jumper)

-we can put pigtails in her hair and a pony tail in back

-she runs everywhere

-loves "wheels on the bus"

-likes to tickle herself and everyone else

-knows where her belly button, nose and mouth are (sometimes her eyes)

-likes to find other peoples belly buttons

-gives the sweetest hugs and kisses

-goes to sleep great 99% of the time 

-sleeps 12-13 hours a night

-loves dogs

-loves the swings 

-loves being outside

-loves to brush her teeth and hair

-likes to help clean

-helps put laundry in the washer and change it to the dryer 

-she carries the key to the mailbox and tries to open it(she hasn't been successful quite yet)

-does not like sitting down in the bath

-has no interest in learning to swim

-loves baby dolls and stuffed animals

-loves pretzels 

-likes to try blowing her nose

-likes using a fork

-loves when we let her play in the car when we're not going anywhere

-likes to close things

-it's her job to open and close the fridge and microwave when we're getting her bottle ready for bed 

-she is a very strong willed girl with a quick temper. She does not have a lot of patience so that makes things a little difficult.

We just love her so much and are grateful for her in our lives. She has taught me so much about love and joy. I cannot imagine my life without her