18 Months

I truly can't believe that our sweet little Leah has been a part of our family for a year and half. She has been such a joy and blessing for all four of us. It is crazy how fast she is developing now. I think once she figured out the whole walking thing, everything else has really come together. It is amazing to watch her language skills develop. She can speak easily over 100 words and seems to understand everything. She still won't say "yes" but now says "mmm hmm" and shakes her head yes.  I asked her the other afternoon when she woke up from her nap if she was ready to get up. She said "no." I asked her if she wanted to stay in bed and read and she shook her head and said "mmm hmm." She has also started doing a great job telling us what she wants. She loves to tell us when she's hungry by saying "eat" and going to the pantry. She also tells me when she's sleepy by saying "nap" and walking to the gate. There is no need for baby sign language with her, she can say almost everything she needs to. I made waffles earlier this week and when I gave her one the next morning, she went to the pantry and got the pancake syrup out and carried it to the table. 

At 18 months, Leah weighs 25 lbs 14 oz (86th percentile) and is 32 1/4 inches tall (66th percentile). For comparison, at 18 moths, Ryan and Luke were 31 1/2 inches tall. Luke weighed 31 lbs 3 oz (95th percentile) and Ryan was 27 lbs 14 oz (75th percentile). So Leah is a tall skinny-minny compared to her brothers.

And here are Ryan and Luke 18 months.

I took the kids to the Denver Art Museum last week for our last big summer outing. 

Leah had fun watching her brothers' art projects and partaking in things that were just her size.

We took Leah to Tiny Town with Nana and Grandad a few days ago. She loved the "choo choo" and the houses that were just her size.

Various recent pictures of our silly girl.

She is such a goof and absolutely adored by her family.