sugar and spice... she's everything nice

i love this little girl.

somehow i blinked too long and my baby became a toddler. 

 i'm not quite sure when that happened.

and i don't think i like it.

even though i miss my baby, i love the crazy little girl she is becoming.

she is 16 months old, but she thinks she can do everything her big brother and sister can.

she is saying new words every day, pointing out body parts, and eating with a fork. (already?!?!?)

she is already hilarious.  

she wants in on the action, and if you're laughing... she's going to keep it up.

she loves music and dancing.  

she shakes those little biscuits and twirls around.

she's got some serious moves.

she loves baths, water (wa-wa), and cheese.

she loves anything soft and cuddly.

and she's already becoming quite the little princess...

she's totally into necklaces, crowns, and shoes.

she loves her family.

'ack-ack' and 'lella' are her favorite people in the world.

and the smile on her face when daddy comes home just melts me.

this little girl has discovered her will and her spicy side.

she definitely knows what she wants.

and she'll let you know if she's not happy about it.

but most of the time...

she is just pure sweetness and joy.

i love everything about this little girl.

the way her hair curls around the back of her neck.

the way her little hand holds onto my finger.

how she snuggles in when i hold her

 or how she comes to just give me hugs out of the blue.

her excitement at everything new she discovers.

that crooked little smile.

(she still has just 3 teeth on top...i'll be so sad when the 4th one finally comes in)

i am trying to hold on to every moment,

remember every detail,

and keep her little as long as i can

kissing the 'lion' at the zoo

i am so grateful for our third baby.

life may feel crazy with three kids, but i wouldn't change having her for anything

precious charlotte monroe...

what a happy, delightful little star you are

we sure love watching you grow

and learn new things

her first skeeball experience

first waterslide!

loving her popsicle today at our preschool parade

you, little one, are my sunshine.