2 and 1/2

It is so hard to believe in a few days we will be halfway through Amelia's second year! Already this age has brought so much change and growth. We have reached a stage where Amelia is constantly talking! Whether it is singing a song, playing with her toys, or asking constant questions from the time she wakes up until she is alseep she is never silent! I love hearing her little voice and even all her questions. I can't help but think she is just such a smart girl. Her memory and associations amaze us as well. Micah calls her mind a steel trap and it is so true. Something we may just mention in passing does not go unnoticed. She remembers everything! We are taking advantage of that memory and teaching her lots of bible verses and songs. I pray that those words will be etched on her heart for years to come.

These are fun days with our girl. We love to play outside and go for long walks any chance we get. Amelia also loves to play with play doh and her kitchen and dressing up. We still watch Dora more that mommy and daddy would choose, but she also loves Diego and Busytown. Amelia continues to thrive on routine. She is very particular about things being done the right way and if we are not doing it that way she is sure to tell us. Micah recently asked her where she got all her bossiness from and after a brief pause she said "um, Kroger." She really keeps us laughing with her constant commentary on life. We are so thankful for our sweet girl!