Oh the things she says....

Blake has reached the age where she is starting to say the darndest things. Here are a few of her latest one liners:

While sitting upstairs with my mom reading, my mom says (due to the small print and dark pages) "Blake, lets read another book. I can't see this one." Blake turns and looks at her, then points at her face and says "Glasses". (pronounced blasses)

Heading upstairs for bath time while my mom was in town I asked her, "Blake who do you want to give you a bath? Mama or Gigi?" Blake responds, "Mama. No, no, no, no, no! Gigi!" Thanks baby.

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Blake has become really bothered by having food or another mess on her hands. So yesterday while she is feeding herself yogurt she starts whining about her hands, mean while her face is COVERED in yogurt. So I turn the iPhone camera towards her to show her what her face looks like and she starts yelling "Mess! Mess! Mess!!!" NOT A FAN.

Blake Emme- Month 18

Dear Blake,

These post get harder and harder to write as you do so many new things everyday and even though they are little they are amazing to watch.

The best part truly is to watch you think. We can take one look at you and know you are trying to work something out in your tiny little head and it just brings so much joy to know that the synapses are firing and you are learning.

The biggest thing you've accomplished this month is identifying objects. You might not be able to say all the words yet, but pretty much anything we say you can point to, go to, or pick up. At times we honestly don't know how you do it.

You are also talking up a storm! I'm not even sure I could make a list of everything you can say, but its a long one.

You have become a pickier eater and like your mother have the BIGGEST sweet tooth. You mainly live on eggs, bread, cheese, yogurt, macaroni, pizza, milk and fruit. You don't hate vegetables but one or two bites seems to be plenty. You really are opposed to meat though...

We started the month with Gigi in town and showed her how much you loved all the animals at the zoo. This was also the first time she has seen you walk around so she got a bigger kick out of you running from exhibit to exhibit then in the animals in them.

We had a few rough nights with one of your canine teeth coming through and for the first time ever I was up with you for hours trying to make you comfortable. Lets just say that was tough on us both.

You've gotten really into Barney and Seasame Street and will clap and sing along to all the songs.

We went to Tampa for two weeks to celebrate Thanksgiving and to hang out with your aunts and uncle and Gigi and H.

You had the best time hanging out with the big kids (Kelsey and Anna) and never wanted to sleep, they were so much fun.

We even got to help set up Gigi's Christmas tree before heading back to Denver.

We are so looking forward to watching you enjoy Christmas this year and know it will make us all smile.

Love, 

Mom and Dad 

Photos with Gigi before she goes home

Enjoying the beautiful Tampa weather

Dress up time

Happy Thanksgiving

Decorating Gigi's Christmas Tree

Park Time

Princess Blake

18 Month Photo Shoot

Blake Emme- Month 17

Hi Blake!

What a fun month this has been!

You are a jumping and moving machine and we love seeing your athletic side shine! Oh and your dance moves are superb, bouncing and swaying to the music or not! 

But mommy's favorite part of the new habits you've formed is that you like to put things away and organize your book shelves. You even help unload the dishwasher and washing machine. It is so nice to have a little helper!

You have started to love using a fork and are getting really good at "stabbing" your food.

You also know where to point when asked "Where's the baby?" We've learned quickly not to ask in public though because you immediately lift up mommy's shirt to find the baby. You also love your baby Lou and ask us to swaddle her constantly.

You have become so good at stacking rings and cups and making sure they are in the correct order.

We took a trip to Charlotte this month to visit Grammy and Cap and your new favorite friend, Barney, kept you very entertained on the plane.

Gigi came to visit for Halloween and you were the best trick or treater in your lady bug costume.

And everyday you add new words to your vocabulary. The new ones we hear the most are juice, toys, play and baby.

It is so much fun seeing what a big girl you are becoming and we love you more and more each day!

Love,

Mom and Dad

Bath Time Baby

Fall Fun

 Playing with Grammy in Charlotte

Meeting baby Tyler!

Helping Daddy rake the leaves

Pumpkin painting with the neighbors

Playgroup Halloween Party

 Halloween

17 Month Photo Shoot (getting shorter and shorter)