FIFTEEN MONTHS OLD!

I've never done the month by month thing for Natalie's development (mainly because I'm not that organized) but since we have some super cute pictures from the day AND she turned 15 months old today here's the update:

Talking: Natalie repeats pretty much any word you say (so be careful what you exclaim) and asks for things when she wants them.  Apple? Up? Daddy? Puppy?


Walking: She doesn't walk anymore - she runs.  Everywhere.  Which means Jon and I at least trot to keep up.  She has a new pair of purple Saucony running shoes for her new found love of running.  Check out the kicks!

Thanks Mamaw for the cute outfit!

Eating: Still a big fan of the old stand-bys: veggie burgers, pasta with squash, peas and black beans, and now she enjoys home-made venison meatballs on the regular as well.  This thrills Jon... MEAT!  She also loves this recipe for green lentils.  And I love that she loves it too! 
No more bottles - she's a sippy cup, cup and straw girl now and she never looks back.

Teeth: She is up to 6 and 1/4 teeth.  The seventh one is through the gum and working its way up to functioning height.  I'm pretty sure teething is the only thing that Natalie does slowly.

Sleeping: When our girl is ready for bed, she is ready for bed!  Don't fool around, don't try to rock, or sing, or cuddle.  She will wiggle and point to her crib with both hands.  She just wants to be laid down and the door closed behind you.  She's a great sleeper. 

Spring is here and she (thanks to Nana, Mamaw, Aunt Crystal, Leslie and Shannon) has an adorable wardrobe awaiting her.  TONS of sundresses and cute outfits.  Here's her ensemble for church this morning.  She was the hit of the 10:00 service.

Enjoying the Sunday Afternoon

I love this shot

Pure Joy

On a stroll with Daddy

Jon and I spend our evenings marveling at what an incredibly happy little girl we have and how very blessed we are.  We are amazed and very thankful.

Natalie - we love you.  Right up to the moon and back.