creative little stinker

I was trying to get some work done and get organized this morning when I realized that it had been a bit too quiet in Brennan's corner of the world where all of her toys are.  

Upon further investigation, this is what I found her doing:

Words

This baby girl is almost 16 months old.  We had a doctor's appointment yesterday for her 15 month check-up, and Dr. Ryan said that at this stage most babies should have about 3-6 words that they clearly and regularly say.

So I counted the words that Brennan can say, and this is what I came up with:

puppy
cracker (ca-ca)
uh oh
bye bye
bottle (ba ba)
hi
mommy
dadda
mimi
papa
bubbles
rock
banana (nana)
night night
no
shoes (shz)
baby
down
whoa


I think she might be a smartie pants.  I'm just sayin.

The hills are alive, with the sound of Brennan. Ah la la la

We are about to begin our 4th and final week here.  All in all, it has been a super fun assignment.  No huge issues besides the child not sleeping 40% of the time, but I suppose I would have a hard time sleeping too if I were stuck in a dark closet.  Brennan really is having a fun time here and I actually love being able to focus all of my attention on her for a straight month; we've had some fun bonding time and I've really enjoyed seeing her explore and play!  

I think the combination of all kinds of places to explore, sticks & rocks to play with, and having 500 strangers around to be her best friend has made this place Brennan's paradise.  She LOVES it here. 

This is the view from our back porch.  Not too shabby.  You will notice: the continental divide (beautiful) and the blob (scary).

 I love this picture for 2 reasons: 1) this is how she walks, with chest out and arms up and 2) she is carrying food.  the girl LOVES her food.

 When b is super overjoyed with something, she will throw herself onto the ground and roll around in sheer delight

How much do you love those teeth!? 

 This picture had to make the post.  Notice her nose crinkle.  This is one of the main things I love about my daughter right now.  If she thinks something is hilarious or is just really excited to smile (especially when that smile is directed at someone) she not only smiles, it becomes a whole-face smile and she wrinkles up her nose.  How cute is that.

Another main thing I adore about her: she is becoming a cuddler.  Notice her snuggling my hand.  She will walk up for a hug and then run away.  Or she will grab a book and bring it over, turn around, and back up into my lap to read it.  Or, if I pick her up, she will lay her head on my shoulder and sometimes even wrap her arms around me for a hug.  Pure sweetness.  I think I can already tell Physical Touch is a love language of this one.  

Seriously.  Just look at the cuteness.  The teeth, the cheeks, the smile.  Love her.