She loves her freedoms!

Liv is so enjoying everything that comes with being 14 months old (with the exception of molars). Such "stuff" is walking...in public, running around at home, reaching door knobs, snacking, brushing her own teeth, eating with a spoon and telling me "No". At her well baby check up our doctor said Liv is very "sophisticated" for her age as Liv stormed around the room "talking" and moving stuff around. I thought that was a wonderful way to put her 2 year old behavior. She knows what she does not want in a big way. She goes 0-60 in .3 seconds...one second she is happy happy then screaming like she is hurt. Her fits are beyond her age in true Livy fashion.
We went to the zoo which was the first big place she walked. We saw giraffes and elephants up SO close. She was in total shock. One of her favorite toys is "Sofie the giraffe" and I could just see it on her face..."Oh my gosh look at all those huge Sofies!" It was awesome.

This is the shocked face...

We were all amazed at the elephants! Its so fun to be a parent and re-live these things! Its been a long long time since I had seen an elephant. Livy couldn't even look away for a picture.

I am 29 weeks in with the new baby! Can't wait! Everything is going along fine!

Olivia is a true joy even in all her challenges, I thank God for this gift of patience and love. I am beyond blessed to be the one to watch her grow and change. I hope she knows how much I love her.

Walking!!

Although Olivia took her first step November 30 she only started "walking" January 7th! She is now walking all day, everywhere. Its so exciting! She looks like a little zombie walking around, but she is doing a great job. Of course there are many more "bonkies" throughout the day which is hard on both of us. Overall, its totally worth it to see my baby as big girl toddler!

Happy New Year

Thank goodness the holidays are over! We went to Colorado for a week. Livy did not care for the snow (crying in picture) but overall was a wonderful baby on the trip. She loves her Grandparents so much. She also got to hang out with my brother who she also adored. Aaron has a dog named Jonah that stays at my parents and I am officially calling her first word "dog". She pointed at the dog and said it, she says it at pictures in books too. Although this morning she pointed to a duck and said dog...I am still counting it!

Other Christmas highlights: The Christmas tree at my parents house was her favorite thing. She stood there and talked to it, hit it, pointed to lights. Was really just beside herself with excitement. Before she really got into the tree she did well opening presents. She even had a surprised face when she saw what was inside. Of course she played with the box my towels came in and the other thing she liked best was a little piano.

Here I am at 25.5 weeks (tomorrow I will be 27!). Feeling really well but mentally becoming shaky. I can't believe I am doing this again! I need to get prepared in so many ways before I can have this little one. The baby is fine as far as I can tell...moving everyday and the heartbeat is strong when we go to the doctors. I think my next appointment is Jan 20.