16 months

Annika is now 16 months old. She is quite a joy to have in our house. Her favorite things are Daddy, shoes, and going outside. I don't have pictures of her outside because I am always on the move chasing her but she loves to be outside more than anything.

When I took these last two pictures I asked her to say, "cheese," and she said, "chee." I consider that pretty good. She is saying lots of things, "cat, dog, bird, Ali, grandma, pa pa, outside, swing, slide, shoes, socks," and probably more. She loves to go outside and did in the dirt and swing on her swing. She likes to eat and will eat whatever is served from dinner with her fork first and then if it isn't working with her hands. She likes to feed Sierra and share her food with whoever will take it. Annika laughs, plays and loves to be around her sisters. When she sees Daddy she stops everything and gives him a big hug. She also really loves her Grandma Sue and runs up to her to give her hugs.

She does not like staying inside or having to ride in her carseat but she still is okay to go to sleep when it is time. She likes watching baby einstein movies and going to the park. Annika is particular about where things go and will often empty something only to put it all back how she wants it. She likes everything to have a place and I am waiting for her to grow up a little so she can keep us all clean and organized!