Thursday, October 18, 2012

I know sign language



I realize I'm using the phrase "I know sign language" pretty loosely, but something's gotta get your attention! ;) Seriously, though, this girl is awesome! Today she signed "please" like 8 times in a row! I was so excited!!! It's tough when you feel like you're being so persistent and it seems like your child just isn't getting it... and then BAM! They prove just how smart they really are (or maybe stubborn???). I wonder how long ago she could have signed "please" if she really wanted to. Or maybe she just really really likes Oikos yogurt and I just had to find the right thing to bribe her. :) She has been signing "milk" for a few weeks now, but she uses it to mean "drink." We'll just say close enough for that one.
Happy Thursday from Reese! She is 10 months and one week today.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Lately...

Just a few shots from this past week. She seriously kills me. So much personality. She's got us both wrapped around her finger. Can you blame us?

Playing outside (probably the last possible day to wear a romper). It was sunny and warm with a mild breeze.
 She knows she is so big. Just look at her.
 Our crazy hair girl (and this isn't even close to the craziest). I get so excited to see what her hair is going to look like post-nap.

Mom's 50th Birthday Celebration (May 2012)

We drove back to NC for Memorial weekend to celebrate my mom's 50th birthday. It was a blast, as always, down at the lake. We even had fun doing the shopping and cooking for the big event! 
 Reese with Aunt Cammie
 People love babies! We get comments everywhere we go... and Reese gives everyone such big smiles. She is one happy girl!
 Reese loved the boat. I think this was her first boat ride. Don't worry, we put a lifejacket on her when we got out of the no-wake zone.
 Please note Reese's totally awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles lifejacket!!!
 Almost ready for the big feast
 Reese with Grandma and Grandpa Draper
 The cake
 Looking amazing at 50!
 Reese loves the bath, the shower, the lake...no fear of the water. She is her father's daughter!