18 Months!

Our precious Stella Ross is 18 months! Where has the last year and a half gone? She is such a blessing to our family and has such a fun personality that I wish I could just bottle her up so she would stay like this forever. It is so cute to watch her interact with Rafe and try to imitate everything he is doing. (she even has "the monster" down, which was one of his tricks at her age).

• Stella Ross's measurements at 18 months - Weight 28.4 lbs (96%) Height 35 1/2" (off the chart!!!) Dr. DeMoss said he would guess she will end up being between 5'10 and 5'11. Can you say Daddy's girl or what??

• One of my absolute favorite things about Stella Ross is the David Letterman gap between her two front teeth. Since she smiles with her mouth completely wide open it is rare that I actually see her teeth. The best way for me to catch a glimpse is to get her to make a pig sound ...... too cute!!
• SR loves all kinds of music. When she walks into a room she immediately turns on her cd player or her brother's television so she can hear her songs. She is still a big fan of "If you're happy and you know it" and "The itsy bitsy spider", but lately she has developed a strong love for "Two little blue birds". We do this over and over.
• She will ONLY eat breakfast at her own table and chairs on her princess plate. (of course Mickey Mouse's Clubhouse is on the tv!)
• She is a go-with-the-flow kinda' girl with her naps. If we are home she is still taking two naps, but can very easily just take one (or just a cat nap!) She continues to be an excellent sleeper at night, going to bed at 7:30 and getting up at 7:00
• She LOVES LOVES LOVES Barney, Mickey Mouse and lately the Wiggles. This brings back such memories of dancing to the Wiggles with Rafe. He, also, was a big fan!
• She loves to be outside and usually climbing up the play set. NO fear!!
• Her favorite thing to do in her playroom is cook in her kitchen and sit in her tent to read books. This is about the only thing Stella Ross will do for more than 5 minutes. She is always on the go!!

We love you so much Stella Ross!!! Happy half birthday!!