words

Stella has been saying more and more words lately - and is excellent at communicating what she wants or feels. Some of the words she says now (16 months old):
Daddy
Hi
Brother/Hudson (they sound similar)
Turtle
Shoe
ChooChoo
No (not too thrilled about that, but i guess since it's hudson's favorite word it was inevitable)
Nana (banana)
Doggie
All done
Book

She loves going outside, and checking on the veggies and fruits we have growing in the yard. She will walk up to the lemon tree and smell one of the lemons, look at me and say "mmmm". She loves to clean up, bring toys to brother, follow Hudson everywhere, play in the dogs food and water (taste it now and then too), go for walks and bike rides, take baths, sit and read, color, and so much more. Her sweet demeanor is such a delight, and kind of a breath of fresh air on the days when Hudson is being a raging three year old. :) I can see a bit of attitude coming through her behaviors now and then, but I think most of it is mocking everything she sees Hudson doing. Oh, and she hates when i'm at the computer! Right now she is pulling on my leg crying, because she wants to sit up here with me.

SO I end this post for now - more pictures coming up!