18 Month Old Brinley!

Well, as crazy as it seems, we have a year and a half old now! Sometimes I feel like I am still a teenager inside and too young to have so many responsibilities, yet my very life is defined by her and providing everything for her. Brinley adds so much life to our lives. Her happy disposition is contagious and she will often find new playmates wherever she goes. Here are somethings you may or may not know about our little Brinley bug:

• She is 31 inches long
• Weighs 21 lbs
• Loves oranges or cuties
• She is very observant - learned that I always wipe down the shopping cart before we go shopping, and now she does the same to her own shopping cart.
• She is very caring - Brin has her own baby doll named Baby CeeCee and she will rock it in the rocking chair, swaddle her up with my help and pat her gently on the back. Occasionally she will drop it on the ground, but only when she gets distracted.
• When I mention bath time, she will start yelling "bath, bath, bath" and run into the bathroom so she can jump in the tub.
• Probably one of her happiest times of the day is when Daddy comes home. She will hear the door open and close and start jumping up and down screaming "Dads or Daths!!" She also loves to watch him pull into the driveway and walk in the door. They have made a habit to cuddle and watch a little bit of a movie sometime in the evening. Mike LOVES his daddy/daughter cuddle time. He will always try to extend it as much as possible.
• She is very good at prayer time - well most of the time. Sometimes it is cute to watch her during the prayer, especially if she has a snack. She will have her arms folded while staring at her food, then take a bite and fold her arms back up until the prayer is finished.