Summer is on its way

We've had a few gorgeous weekends here in Seattle, so Kyle has welcomed the chance to get outside.  Plus who doesn't love playing in the yard  - especially when there is steps, tractors and dogs!

Open this Fridge

Apparently someone knows where the snacks (aka "cheese") is kept. 

Head over Heels

Someone has been working on her sommersault skills.  With a proud to assist Grampi!

I'll give you a knuckle sandwich!

Well, luckily, that has not happened around here.  However, trips with Mama to the mailbox can be a bit accident prone.  Kyle experienced her first fat lip and goose egg. 

Grandparents are the Best

Especially when they buy you your own special table for entertaining!

This is my chair!

15 Months

What?? 15 months.  Where has our baby gone?  Who is this toddler?  Although Kyle's growth may have slowed, she still is changing constantly and is now busier than ever. 

At 15 months, Kyle weighs 24.9 pounds (81%).  She's 31.89 inches (89%).  As is Richards-Watson fashion, her head circumference is 19.09 inches (98%).  We're hoping it's too hold all those brains.

Kyle continues to babble and tell stories, although we have yet to figure out all her words.  She will proclaim duck, daddy, cat, and dog with intense fashion.  She's also mentioned rock and mama a few times.  When asked, she'll point to her nose or go get her baby.  Kyle loves books and was thrilled for Grampi and Grammi to endlessly read stories.  However, when no one is available, she's just as happy to read to herself.  When excited, she shakes her head three times and says yeah, yeah, yeah. 

She loves swings and threw her first tantrum this past weekend when Mama finally stopped pushing.  Her fear of slides came to an abupt halt, and she would love nothing more to go up and down over and over.  She continues to loves jogs with me pointing out trees and flowers and yelling Dog every chance she has.   Kyle climbs stairs and tackles just about every location where she might be able to sit.  She runs with intensity and purpose, but is quick to stop to examine a leaf, rock, or patch of dirt.  This girl definitely does not mind getting dirty.

Kyle still loves to eat, although veggies seem to find theirway to the side of the plate.  She's used utensils a few times but prefers her hands.  Luckily, she's a very clean eater and very seldom does anything make it to the floor.  Her favorites still include cheese, blueberries, macaroni, and chicken.  At night now she makes an effort to brush her teeth and always takes a moment to check out herself in the mirror. 

We couldn't ask for a more amazing and special little toddler.  Every month I keep thinking this stage is so fun, but it only gets better and better.

A small snack

Kyle snuck her hand into the grocery bag and found herself a little snack for the ride home.  Apparently it's not wise to touch a hungry girl's cheetos. 

A Day at Gig Harbor

While Grammi and Grampi were in town, we loaded up and traveled to Gig Harbor.  We had a wonderful lunch and strolled the pier and streets.  Much to Kyle's excitement, and her grandparents, there was a children's sized wooden boat. Unfortunately, it was not operating or I suspect several quarters would have been used.  The only thing better would have been a Century.