Big Girl Bed

In the last week I have become proficient at getting out of my crib. Mom and Dad set up my room so it is no longer a play room but rather a quiet place for me to rest. I took my first nap in there today. It took about 45 minutes to get me to fall asleep but I did. My bed is just my crib mattress with my favorite blankets. However, I did insist on having a pillow - this is my first pillow.


Here I am during that nap...

Thanksgiving 2011

I insisted Dada sit with me while I posed in my Thanksgiving dress. I was also very insistent I not wear the matching belt and bonnet. I hid the bonnet where Mom has yet to find it.

One of the best parts of a big family gathering is having lots of people to play with me. I enjoyed showing Auntie Pam my doll house and rough-housing with cousin Dede.

The whipped cream beater is always a favorite holiday treat.

Mischievous Toddler

I've become quite the proficient climber - I can get out of my crib and over the stairs' barrier. It really scares Mom and Dad but makes Brother and me giggle.

Undies...

Potty training has gone well. 

In fact, it's going great. I have gotten used to my port-a-potty seat and outings are no big deal now.


Here I am in my "undies"...

When I'm wearing them, my pants have a tendency to fall off. That's how Mom captured this photo.

(The last three postings are old ones from the past few months - Mom just forgot to publish. This one is at least a month old too as I've been potty trained for a while now.)

On the Phone...

I'll stop to talk on the phone any time, even during meal time.

When I'm on the phone I am really good at saying, "Hi", "Bye Bye", "Wuv You" and "Yah". The rest of the time I usually nod and smile. However, Mom and Dad say I have lots more interest in talking on the phone than Brother ever had at this same stage. Maybe a girlish thing?

Besta's Dress...

This is my outfit Mom made from a ruffle off my great grandma Besta's dress. Of course, I had to have a matching purse.

When I showed up at our family function we were attending, one of my Auntie's exclaimed, "Didn't Besta have a dress like that?!?" It was fun to be wearing something that reminded everyone of such an amazing woman. Mom preserved the original stitching on the hem.