18 Months

I know I say it alot, but time sure does fly by. The past 18 months have been so much fun for Joe and myself. God has taught us so much about being parents. It has been amazing to see Anna grow and develop into a sweet toddler. Anna goes for her 18 month check-up on July 6th. I will update after that visit on her stats. I am glad that we are going to this doctors appointment with a child that can walk! Anna is learning and saying new words each day. I cannot begin to write down all the words Anna knows and says on a daily basis. She is also talking in phrases alot now. There are many times that I have to interpret for everyone else around us what she is saying. There are other times I don't know what she is saying either. She is also recognizing some colors: purple and green. We are working on the others. Anna loves to swim and be outside, which makes Mommy happy! She loves playing with other children and also sleeping. She still sleeps 12 hours at night and takes two 1 1/2 - 2 hour naps each day! I think she kind of understands that Mommy is going to have a baby. We are excited to see how she reacts when baby Ella gets here.

I can't believe this is what my baby looked like 18 months ago today.


We went shopping today and Nana bought Anna a new Elmo book that came with a cell phone. Anna loves it!

Anna loves her new Elmo phone!

Anna and Nana today on her 18 month birthday!