River is 18 months!

Lucy's and Kaya's 18 month stats

Height: 2'-8" (44%)
Weight: 27 lbs (90%)
Teeth: 7 (but now, at 19 months, she has 12!)

Still has those chubby cheeks!

Words: Daddy, Mama, doggy, cheese, please, huh (meaning yes -- maybe a form of mmm-hmmm)
Signs: Milk, drink, book, bubbles, balloon, dog, bird, owl, cat, please, thank you, sorry, food, pacifier, more, horse, flower, all done, ball, fish, apple, orange, banana, hat, cold, rain, snow, wind, leaf, berry
Favorite book: I am a baby, Hippos go Berserk
Favorite song: Here's a ball for Baby, and There was a little house in the middle of the woods. She loves action songs!
Favorite food: Cheese, candy, strawberries, cereal, croutons
Least Favorite food: Nothing comes to mind. She is finicky at times, but usually likes all foods.

"Cheese!"

Likes: Being around her sisters, mom and dad, teasing people, dancing to music, her pacifier, reading books, when we sing to her, be tickled and chased, Elmo.
Dislikes: New people, nursery, not getting her way.

Typical River fashion.

River is very independent. She tries to get herself dressed in the morning (She cries if she can't do it, or if I try to help her), and loves to get her own snacks, with or without my knowledge. I've learned to put the cereal away right after breakfast, otherwise this little girl will pull out the bag and carry it around the house. She doesn't know very many words, but is amazing at communicating. And it's super hard to say "no" to her signing "please" and her big smile. She loves to walk around by herself, and tolerates the stroller. She has started being more liberal with her hugs and kisses much to our and Lucy and Kaya's delight. We love you, River!

Charming Grandma-great

She thinks she's so funny.