It doesn't seem so long ago that she looked like this:
And then this:
And who could forget this:
And now she's running around and bossing us all about. And talking up a storm! She has gone from saying, "Mine!", "Self!", and "I did it!" to really making conversations and telling us such interesting things. Just the other day, she looked in the tissue after blowing her nose, looked up at me and exclaimed, "Oh my Yod! Mama, look!"
It's interesting to look back through some of the archives and see how much she has changed, how much she has done, and how much she is still the same silly little thing that makes us smile.
Here's a quick synopsis.........
She learned to drive.
She ate. A lot. And often.
She started to get interested in art work.
She explored the mountains.
She got interested in experimental art.
She helped out gathering firewood.
She got dressed up.
She played peek-a-boo.
She explored the San Juan.
She decorated the Christmas tree.
She rugged up for an adventure in the Sandias.
She enjoyed a trip to Bandelier with Grandma and Grandpa.
She checked out the ducks at the zoo.
She played dressups (while Mama was at work!).
She (almost) saw the big blue vastness of Lake Michigan.
She napped...
She enjoyed some sunshine (and snacks) down by the Rio Grande.
And she did so so so much more!
Happy birthday, sweet little girl!
