Sixteen Months Old

Dear Brooke,

You can finally walk! Only a few steps usually but once I counted 9! You walk on your knees more than anything at this point. Some people tell me to enjoy your limited mobility but with each milestone I’ve been more than ready. Especially when we are outside; I’d much rather have you walking than crawling around on your hands and knees getting dirty. Which was the case camping....

Your Papa and Gigi came to visit this month. We enjoyed several hikes, a bike ride and a weekend of camping at Baker Lake. The mountains and lake were gorgeous. We had good weather our first day and enjoyed a little time out on the lake and playing in the sand. The next morning was okay so your daddy and I took the grandparents canoe out on the Lake and took some beautiful picutes. But unfortunately the rest of the weekend was cool and rainy so we just hung around camp. You did great camping but got filthy crawling around and seemed to get a little bored. I think camping will be enjoyed much more the older you get.

You have known many of your body parts for awhile but continue to learn more and are excited to point to each when asked. You love bellies! When we ask you where yours is you proudly pull up your shirt and show us. You also pull up my shirt and point to my growing belly which will be fun over the next 6 months. And you love daddy’s belly button.

You now have your very own chair just your size. Actually my grandpa made it for me (his first!) and Papa passed it on to you!

Love,
Mommy