Look who is 18 months

It's hard to believe that Lydia is already 18 months. 1.5 years old. She is growing up so much and doesn't think she is still a baby. She is definitely still a peanut, but sure is growing up. Normally in these updates, I give stats...but I don't know them. At the church we went to on Sunday there was a little scale. I think I might put her on it to see how much she weighs. She has grown while we have been here. Some pants have already had to be retired because they are too short. So, a little about Lydia at 18 months. She loves doing anything her brother does. She really wants to play with him all the time. She climbs all over him all the time trying to get close. If he is ever upset especially if he is crying because he is hurt, she HAS to give him a kiss. She gets mad if he doesn't let her. She loves giving things too him too, especially his cup. Again she gets mad if he doesn't let her. She will let you know when she is mad though. This has never really been a problem for her, to communicate she is not happy. Her language is starting to develop more. Aaron talked a lot more than she is at 18 months (not to compare). She is in the stage where she tries to repeat a lot that you stay. Words that she says (in some form) are: down, mama, dad, Aaron, ba (paci), shoe, sock (she loves putting on shoes and socks and bring them to us to put on all the time), nite nite, milk, ball, hey, bye. Its good for me to write these down, because it seems like she doesn't say anything. But its good to know she does say a little. She does so good riding around in the stroller. At home we don't use one much, but here is another story. She does great riding all around town, but if Aaron is down running around you know who is ready to get down. So far she prefers Aaron's toys, but she is starting to show interest in baby dolls. She also, says baby and says "heyyyy baby" to any baby she sees. She loves the swimming pools, baths, daddy coming home, reading (she grabs books and climbs into your lap to read them). That's all I can think of for now. She really is a complete joy and we love having her sooooo much. She was without a doubt much harder than Aaron as a baby but has gotten to be a lot of fun and much easier lately. She is our strong-willed child with out a doubt.

Pretending to take my picture as I was taking hers. She also says cheeeeese.

Playing with sticks...just like Aaron.

This is a great picture of one of her many faces, especially her "I'm not happy here" faces.

Playing with Aaron.

Which also reminds me, Aaron LOVES her so much too. Yesterday he wanted me to join him in singing a song. It goes like this..."I love you, I love you, I love you my Lydi. It was precious. He also tells us quite often: "isn't she so cute", "we love her don't we", "hey pretty lady".

We are so thankful for the two amazing blessings the Lord has given us and pray that they will grow up to be two amazing people that love him.