Wine Tasting at Ridge

18 months

Natalie, you just turned 18 months and are truly not a baby any more. 28 lbs and 34 1/2 inches. Life has changed so much lately. You are constantly on the move, climbing things, and re-arranging furniture. We can't keep track of all of the words, your language has exploded. You are even starting to form thoughts- airplane fall down. We are building towers with blocks, and buildings with legos.

Spring is finally here and you love being outside. You love collecting the dropped oranges and juicing them for OJ. We have survived this winter with the movies Cars, Aristocats, Nemo, and Little Einstein. Go Dog Go is a favorite book. You are very particular about which book you want. Your little personality is really showing. And the tantrums have started as well. I am sorry, but I can't let you do things that are dangerous. This stage is all about keeping you from killing yourself as you explore.

We love you more and more each day little girl.

Love, Mom and Dad

15 Months

26 lbs 3 oz, 33 1/2 inches. Still off the charts big. Too many shots to count- plus H1N1.

Christmas 2009

Pre-Thanksgiving Great Bear Get Together

The Gang

Natalie, Evelyn, Matthew and Liam on a walk.

13 Months

Wow- this has been an amazing month. The neurons in your brain have really been firing and connecting. You started walking in Hawaii, and two weeks later, you won't stop. You love to demand "Up" and be held. Your words: Bird, Ball, Up, Out, Uh oh, Mama, and Dad. But you still don't really understand who mama and dada are. You direct Nana "out" to visit the birds and the fruit trees.

You stopped throwing food and can sign "All Done." And you love food. We can't keep up with you. You figured out how a straw works and that has been great fun!

You do have some stranger anxiety. I haven't left you at the Gym Daycare in some time. And some separation anxiety. But it is with and from everyone. Not just mama. And especially with nana. Although your favorite is dada. Your favorite has always been dada.

Your bedtime is 8:30 and with the new blackout curtains, you'll sleep til 7:30ish. It is wonderful!! Breakfast is Cheerios with daddy. You love oatmeal and applesauce. We had a temper tantrum over yogurt last week. You only take bottles of milk in the morning and night. Otherwise, we are on the sippy cup.

Keep it up and by next month you'll be running!

Love, Mommy and Daddy