Emma Victoria: 14 Months

 Our sweet little girl turned 14 months old this past weekend.  

Emma may be tiny (just barely 16 pounds), but she is FAST!  Apparently, her favorite new game is hiding from Mommy.  :)  In the past few weeks, her new hiding places seem to be any closet and the master bathroom shower. 

checking out the hall closet

"Peek-a-boo, Mommy!  I'm hiding in your closet!"

"And now I'm in your shower!"

All of a sudden, Emma also loves to climb...on the train table, on the dishwasher, on the picnic table, into the bookcase, on the kitchen island, and in the play structure outside.  Whew!  Yes, some days I don't know if I could be any more tired, but I wouldn't trade this busy time of motherhood for anything.  I've never been so thankful to be so tired.

Emma has not yet started walking, though she is starting to get into a standing position completely on her own.  Every time Emma stands by herself, Isaac claps for her.  "Mommy, she's doing it," he shrieks!  I think Isaac will be her biggest cheerleader when she does begin taking steps.  :)

Emma is also starting to feed herself with a spoon...it's quite messy, but she is figuring it out! Her favorite foods seem to be pancakes and yogurt, but she will try almost anything.  

We love our Emma!