19 Months

19 months has come and gone in the blink of an eye - now that the girls are closer to 2 than to 1 it may be time to start planning the second birthday party! Haha not quite yet, I'm not ready for them to get even a month older let alone turn 2. There are so many changes happening now it seems every day there is something new I can hardly keep up.

Olivia ~ Miss. Independent has taken up residence in our home this month. She loves to do her own thing and if you try to help her in anyway she will let you know that is not how it's going to be. She loves to feed herself not just with her hands but with her fork and spoon. She mostly drops it off the spoon as she tips it over on the way to her mouth. I will say she is getting better with more practice and should have it down in no time. On the topic of eating she is pretty much become picky and doesn't want a lot the normal favorites. So its like a game of charades trying to figure out what she wants to eat. Words are coming easier to her this month but some are still a little tough to understand. We are practicing every day and I just love to hear her say new words. We have been swimming a few times over the last few weeks and Livy just loves it, she is a little timid at first getting into the water (could be the water is still a little chilly) but after a few minutes she is loving splashing and even jumping in. We can't wait for the summer and all the fun it will bring. I feel as though I say this each month but this girl is still the little observer - as can been seen from the majority of her photos. I can't seem to get this girl to look at me when there is something else going on around her. She has to know what every one else is doing, because it may be better than what she is currently involved in. She runs around this house giggling and letting her sisters chase her. Her little run is to die for. She loves the dogs and can often be seen holding onto rocky's tail as he walks around the house. She loves to call for Bella when we are calling her to go out; she also loves Bella's slobbery kisses. Olivia loves to hang out with her daddy and daddy is often her first choice of a snuggle partner. She loves to play with weygos (Legos) and her little people; I can't tell whats worse stepping on the legos (The bigger ones of course) or the little people. I love watching her and Charlotte play with the people it reminds me just how old they are getting.
Miss. Olivia sure has changed over the last few months and the changes just keep on coming. This little peanut sure makes our hearts happy. We love you little one.

Charlotte ~ Also, Miss. Independent (not quite as much as Livy) she loves to try and dress herself, drink out of her own water bottle and feed herself. She is a little better at getting her food into her mouth with the spoon or fork than Livy and she gets so happy when she has done it without dropping her food everywhere. This one still loves to eat pretty much anything but if she sees her sister not eating something she is more than willing to give it up. Charlotte likes to scream to try and get the things she wants and we are working very hard to change that method of communication. It's a slow process for sure. She loves to repeat words that we say and I know its only a matter of time before we slip and she repeats one of our not so appropriate words.. oops. Charlotte loves to run around the house and hide behind anything she can find... to pop out and say "pak-a-boo" (peek-a-boo). Rolling around on the floor giggle with Livy is another favorite of these two. She also loves to throw any ball she can get her hands on and she is throwing with both her left and right hand. She also eats with both hands so we don't know what hand she is leaning towards using "officially". Charlie loves to help everyone with everything and anything they are doing. She is little miss nosey and wants to be involved or the leader of anything happening. This little one is very much a mamas girl and if you try to take her when she is upset she is going to tell you "no-no-no" with her little head shake. She loves to dance and has added a few new arm moves to her signature butt shake. As soon a she hears a song she is ready to get down. She also loves the "weygos" and her little people, plus her play kitchen. She loves to pretend she is washing her cup and cook up some yummy food in her microwave. She loves to play with her sisters or anyone that will play with her. Running around, getting tickled, laughing, and just plain being silly are her favorite things. We love to watch her change each and every day and the love she give us is nothing short of amazing. We love you Charlotte.

These two were the surprise of our lives but we couldn't imagine our lives without them. Everyday is a new adventure and we are loving learning and growing with them. The fun they have with each other is so entertaining and I love the love they share. Born together Best friends forever.
We love you baby girls.