Savannah's first sentence!

Oh how I love my little girl!

She is now 20 months. Just the other evening she was sitting in my lap on the living room floor. Judd was in the kitchen getting dinner ready while Savannah and I read a few books from the library. One of the books was about children playing. It had pictures of kids from all over the world. Savannah pointed at the pictures while I narrated the story. As I closed the book, I asked, "Do you like this book, Savannah?" And she responded in her first full sentence, "Yes! I like this book!" Her words were so clear! Judd and I were tickled!

Her second sentence came three days after her first. As she finished her dinner, she offered Judd her empty plate and said, "I'm done, Daddy!" How cute is that!

I've been patiently waiting for her next words of wisdom. I can remember when she first began saying words. I'd wait days in between to hear, "clock" or "cat" or "eat", or whatever happened to be on her mind.

Closing doors!

Today is the official day that Savannah has closed her first doors. Three in 15 minutes to be precise. She's very affeectionate today. I've been getting and giving hugs and smooches all morning. I love my baby!

Delayed entry

Savannah had been taking off her pants and diaper for quite sometime. She was very good at it. For the first time, she pulled her shorts back on while at the hospital on the day Luke was born. Way to go, Savannah!!

She kisses, hugs and headbutts her brother. I can see she loves him already. She is such a doll and is learning new words daily. Her Daddy bought her three Seasame placemats to encourage her learning. She loves her Daddy. On Sunday, they went to the pool and she clung to his neck all the while smiling and having a great time. She even put her head clear underwater with her Dad. She is a shining star.

Savannah at birth

Savannah Victoria Blake
DOB 1-19-06
Time 5:03am
Birth weight 8 pounds and 4.6 ounces
Head circumference 13 inches
Length 19.5 inches long

What a beautiful baby!!

The sweetest things

Attempted kisses from Savannah, she hasn't quite figured kisses out, but her attempts are the greatest!

Savannah waves and says hello to EVERYONE and says goodbye to EVERYTHING. A lesson we should all carry with us.

Dinner at home, just Judd, Savannah in her high chair and me. Does it get much better?

A BBQ picnic under a tent in the rain with my little family. Who cares if we all leave with traces of ketchup or mustard on our shirts?

Going to the water park and watching Savannah splash around and make new toddler friends. How sweet is that?

Going to the library to check out books and having to chase Savy around the quiet section while she shrieks and throws her arms over her head.

Walking in the rain, carrying Savannah plus our umbrella and being 9 months pregnant while we share some ice water. Life is good.

Sharing banana bread and milk at Starbucks for breakfast with my baby daughter.

Watching her light up, and shriek when Judd comes through the door from working. She loves her daddy so much!

Video taping Judd bathe Savannah, and capturing them playing in the water. How sweet!

Watching Judd and Savy read books together at night.

Getting up in the middle of the night to watch my baby girl sleep soundly and cozy. We love her madly.

How sweet when she runs up to my leg and squeezes it tightly for hug! What a sweet surprise!

This is never ending and I fall in love everyday.

17 months

Savannah drank her milk with dinnner and did so without the straw! What a big girl! I'm very proud!