Eighteen months

Our little girl is a full fledged walker! She has changed so much over the past month. She truly looks and acts like a toddler. It is so fun to hear her say new words and phrases and to watch her develop socially. Amara is a great communicator! She lets us know when she is ready to take her nap or be done with an activity. Recently when she got tired on a play date she said "bye" to our friends and then gave Alexander several kisses. Amara loves learning too! She is enthusiastic about books, the alphabet, numbers, and the library. At the library Amara sits and colors at a desk and looks so happy! She also pointed to the number 1 and said "one" and then to the letter B and said "B". Not kidding. Amara also sings "ABC" and the beginning of the Itsy Bitsy spider song. Amara loves spending time with family members. We have recently been to the Zoo, Balboa Park, breakfast at Swamis (see photo), and our local park. Amara was recently given a pink tricycle and she loves it! She said the word "bike" right away. Today was walked home in the rain and she said "rain". She seems to understand just about everything we say. When we ask her questions she responds (often with the word "no"). We love her independent mind!!