18 Months

Allie,

 The last 18 months have flown by and yet in this short year and half that God has blessed us with your life I couldn't imagine our lives without you.  You are so full of personality and life.  Those small glimpses of baby are almost totally gone and before me I see such a beautiful, smart, and funny little girl.  God really couldn't have made you more perfect.  Your words are turning into small sentences and you continually assert your Independence.  At this month's doctor visit you weighed in at 28.5 lbs and were 34 inches long which still puts you in the 97% for height and 80% for weight!  You also got one of your first shots this month and you didn't even shed a tear.  Maybe that was because you were preoccupied watching sesame street!  When you are focused on something or set your mind on something there is no averting your attention, though this is an amazing quality it is posing its challenges with raising you right now.  I love watching your mind at work as you are constantly figuring out new things and immediately practicing and perfecting what you learn.  You still love your babies and I am convinced you will be a great big sister in just a few short months!  I love you baby girl and I am so proud and blessed to get to be your mommy!