A few things about Stella:
She is finally converting to full time walking. She has been taking steps for a couple months, but really couldn't be bothered switching over because of her turbo crawl. I'm not sure I've ever seen a baby crawl faster than her - I will miss hearing those speedy crawling noises all over my house! We are loving her cute little wobbly walk but it's making me a little sad to think she is no longer a baby.
She loves her dad. Every time he walks in the door she shouts out, "DAD!" and heads over for a big hug. She loves talking to him on the phone during the day.
She loves to look through her books in her room. I love peeking in on her as she sits, surrounded by toys and books, lost in her little world!
She is the most social little thing. She looks forward to the days I go to the school to volunteer because she gets to go play at neighbor's houses. On Sunday, she watched her friend Ayden be carried in to sunday school clear across the room. She quickly wriggled down from my lap and booked it straight over to say hello (and check out his treats). She has no fear of strangers and will pretty much smile, talk and be held by anyone. Whenever I leave her, she just smiles and waves. . . never cries. I love that she is so secure and friendly!
She got her first haircut on Sunday when Tierra was here. She had a pretty awesome mullet going. I am loving her new, sweet little look.
She loves hanging out in the pantry. She is constantly bringing me anything she can find on the lower shelves. She loves to dump out and sample everything within her reach. She's the pickiest eater in the world, but when it's her idea, she'll try anything!
She loves TV. Every time we walk in the house she finds the remote and brings it to me. When I buckle her in her carseat, she starts pointing to the DVD player hoping I'll turn it on for her. Anytime she catches sight of the iPad, she begs for Netflix. Her favorites are Elmo, Dora, Barney (ugh) and her Baby Einstein videos.
This is such a fun age - she amazes me every day at what she has learned. She makes us all laugh with her crazy antics. She gives the best, sloppy, open mouthed kisses, but only when she's in the mood. . . we all beg for them. She is a busy little lady, but such a little sweetheart that I usually just laugh at the tornado that she leaves behind.
