Big Changes!

I am now 18 months old! Quite a bit has happened since my last post. I now weigh 25 lb. 15 oz. (70%) and I am 35 1/2 inches tall (95%). I am still growing like a sprout, but I think I am slowing down just a little bit. I am definitely into the climbing stage; I am on the couch, the bench and any chair I can get to. Sheesh, my mom doesn't seem to like it very much, but I think it is great! You can see so much more when you are up higher like that. Since I am taller than the average Joe my parents have to keep a look out because I can reach quite a lot with my height and curiosity. I am now working on all four of my incisors; it has been a blast for the entire household. On a pretty regular basis I wake up a few times at night because my gums hurt so much. I think everyone will be happy when they are done coming through!

I now have 13 words in my vocabulary. I use sign language for the word "more"; my parents and family think I look very funny because I mean serious business when I use that word. I am usually asking for more of some type of food and I am very adamant. I use "hi" and "thank you" a lot. Every morning when we come downstairs and the dogs are waiting for us, I get so excited and I tell them "hi" the entire way down the stairs! I am talking all the time and using intonation, but for some reason my parents don't always know what I want or what I am trying to tell them; talk about frustrating! I am still working on it; I am very determined.

This Thanksgiving was different for my family. We celebrated Thanksgiving at our house and a lot of my family came over to share the holiday together. My parents told everyone that I was going to be a big sister! I still don't really know what that means but everyone else seems to be pretty excited about it! I have been hearing the word "boy", "brother", and "Corban" a lot lately so I hope I will make a connection soon enough!

In December we got to see a lot of family because my Aunt Abigail got married to Nic! I especially enjoyed seeing my cousin Mia and Uncle Micah! How exciting the entire weekend was! On the day of the wedding I could not sit through the ceremony, so Daddy and I had to go downstairs. I did however get to celebrate for the reception and I had a great time! That is the latest I stayed up since I was a very little baby. I was fast asleep before my Daddy even left the parking lot!

I just started taking swim lessons this month. There are two boys and myself in the class. I love being in the water and I enjoy all of the learning! I do get pretty cold, so my mommy is going to get a wet suite for the pool. I have not cried yet, but both of the boys have cried; I am so proud of myself that I am up for the adventure! I am learning so much everyday and my parents enjoy watching all of my discovery! I love going to playgroup every week and so does my mommy! I enjoy watching all of the older kids and I am trying to imitate and learn from them! This past weekend my mommy and I went to visit the Massey's. I had a wonderful time! They have horses, cows, dogs and cats and I loved watching all of the animals! Becca and her sisters took me out to see the horses they all came to the fence because they heard me coming in my squeaky shoes. Becca took me to pet each horse and I wasn't even scared! I was absolutely delighted!!!! So much learning and growing that I have yet to experience. I will continue to keep everyone updated!

Love,

Cora Ann