Elizabeth is 13 Months Old

I cannot believe that it has already been a month since Elizabeth's birthday. I was just getting use to the idea that I have to say Elizabeth is one year old and now I have to say 13 months, when people ask.

Elizabeth is getting more independent and is able to do more things every day. She walks everywhere and even tries to run. She loves to climb on anything. She has figured out how to get on and off of the couch. She climbs up the stairs (has been doing that for a while). She loves to open drawers and cabinets. When she wants you to go somewhere, she will grab your hand and start to drag you. Every time we go to my parent's house, she grabs my dad's hand and tries to take him outside. She loves to watch the cars and walk around in the yard. She loves to play with balls and anything that lights up and plays music. She dances every time she hears music. Matt reads a book to her at bedtime every night and you can tell that she loves it. Her eyes light up and she has a smile on her face the whole time. She loves her bathtub and her favorite foods are sweet potato, chicken, and macaroni and cheese. When she needs a snack, she loves Cheerios and Teddy Grahams.


She currently wears 3-6 month outfits (and does not look like she will outgrow them anytime soon). Her shoes are a size 2 and she is still too small to sit in a forward-facing car seat. She may be small but her personality is huge. She is constantly talking, grunting, laughing, and most importantly smiling. She has not really had "stranger danger" and tries to get everyone to play with her everywhere we go. She will yell and then when the people look at her, she grins the cheesiest grin you have ever seen. She does not smile with just her mouth, she smiles with her entire face. It is the cutest!

As I sat and reflected for a couple of minutes today, I thought about how much joy Elizabeth has brought into my life. It is so crazy to think that someone that has been here for only 13 months can change everything. Matt and I are so happy that Elizabeth has joined our family. We could not image life without her. She is so fun and gives so much love.

Elizabeth's One Year Appointment

I took Elizabeth to the doctor this week, for her one year appointment. We checked her weight and height, as well as her general development. Her doctor says she is doing great! She is on the small side, but her doctor says it is nothing to be concerned about. She is 27 1/2 inches tall (10th percentile) and weighed in at a whopping 16 pounds 6 ounces (3rd percentile). Needless to say, we will not be changing to the forward-facing car seat any time soon. The doctor told us not to plan on the upgraded car seat until she is closer to 18 months, maybe. We'll see. I am in no hurry. I am so happy to know that she is doing well and that her size is not an issue. Elizabeth also received her vaccines, which meant three shots. She was so great! She laid on the table and whined a little but as soon as it was done and I picked her up, she was just fine. I could not have been blessed with a more well behaved and beautiful baby. She has been so good that Matt and I are scared to have another baby in the future. We are convinced that we used all of our luck on Elizabeth and are doomed for a terror next.

As I have reflected over the past 12 months, I am amazed at the changes that our little baby has gone through. She is walking, babbling, clapping, and most of all smiling. She has eight teeth and a few strands of hair. She is a great eater, and more importantly a great sleeper. She is the most amazing baby and I am so blessed to have her in my life!