18 Months

How time flies! My baby is 1 1/2 years old tomorrow. I will soon be done referring to her age in months. Won't that be weird? I remember the days I used years to define things. Then you get pregnant and it changes to weeks. Then you have a baby and it changes to months. I long for the day I get to use years again.

She can turn anything into a toy. She's playing with the top to the essential oil diffuser here. She's quite creative. Her other favorites include my hair clips, necklaces, Chris's belts, and her wipes. She loves to wipe her face and anything else she comes into contact with. She's a clean freak already. I'm so proud!

She's quite a fan of ice cream cones. Very fun trip to Arctic Circle. She loves going down the slide. She's getting to the point of no fear, which causes TONS of fear in me!

 We're hoping she'll be our little baller. Either that, or she'll be our gangsta.

We're having our first family photos, since Rylee was born, done next week. I'll post them as soon as we get them. Soon after, we'll be headed to San Diego, CA for our first family vacation. Well, the first one including a flight and a stay in a hotel anyway. I'm nervous! I would love any suggestions veteran travelers have for me. Chris's brother, Danny, will be getting married. It should be a lot of fun! 

Approaching 18 Months

Rylee is so much fun! She's walking, talking, signing, playing, and already learning to yell "No!" It seems to be her favorite word. She's a typical toddler. She loves making faces.

She enjoys pretending to put make-up on in the mornings when her Mommy gets ready for work.

She fell asleep in the middle of dinner one night. She's never done that before! Eating is too important to her.

She doesn't love church. During sacrament meeting she's OK, she's a little bit cranky during Sunday School. But, by the 3rd hour she SUCKS. She's tired, hungry, and ornery. It's nap time.

She loves playing under the kitchen table, running around it, or even walking on it, if her Daddy would let her.

She's enjoyed going for walks in the warmer weather, but also likes to watch the big snow flakes fall. Lucky we live in Utah and she can have both in the same week!

She's growing so fast.

Baths are still her favorite thing! As she learns to spell her cousin's name.

Nicole & Lendel

My niece, Nicole, married Lendel on December 17th in the Logan temple. She looked beautiful! I am proud to be her aunt. It was chilly in Logan in December, but there wasn't much snow. This has been a crazy winter!

Daddy & Rylee

Ashlee, Natalie & Ryan
Some of the nieces & nephews
Me & my adorable Dad
Lendel & Nicole cutting the cake
I love my Rylee!
Francom Family 2011
Just married!
Nikki with the little kids. Natalie was so excited to be in the picture!
They don't look related, but Rylee adores her cousin, Nicole!

Congratulations Nicole & Lendel!

Holiday Video

Chris made a video on his iphone. I think it's cute, so I'll share. http://fb.flixlab.com/watch/03xtbtc0oaowp1ebiy5ecvys4h?p=0hx5hu1utexq71xse7sn0j2d41&s=e

11/11/11

Rylee's 1st birthday has come and gone. It was so fun! I had a blast decorating and preparing everything for her day. She refused to take her afternoon nap and got a little grumpy for her presents and cake, but only one temper tantrum, so not bad. Once everyone was gone she got a 2nd wind and stayed up till 10:00 playing, laughing, and having a great time! Maybe she was just overwhelmed by all the people.

Thanks to friends and family for making it such a fun day!

Rylee's Almost 1!

11/11/11 is quickly approaching. I am excited to plan Ry's birthday party. We got a new camera in preparation of her birthday and all the holidays. Chris has had fun learning all of its tricks.

Chris's Injury

Chris was playing flag football and tore his AC ligament in his right shoulder. A 3rd degree tear. He's been in lots of pain. We're hoping they can help him through physical therapy and rehab, without surgery. Only time will tell.

Rylee continues to grow like a weed! She's our little roller. She rolls and sits up, looks around to see where she needs to go, then continues to roll, repeating until she has arrived at her desired destination. It's all very quick and entertaining. I hope I can catch it on video. In the meantime, you can see how ticklish she is!

We went to Palisade Lake with Chris's family for a Harding Reunion in August. It was fun!

She loves to wear her dad's hat.

Rylee fell asleep in her Daddy's arms while we were playing a game. But, she wouldn't let go of her spoon!

She played in the pool with her cousin Lyla.

Rylee will eat ANYTHING you give her. She's loving the new finger foods she can feed herself.

She liked playing with the puppies her grandparent's neighbor had. She might have wanted to take one home!

She wears shoes sometimes. She often kicks them off and uses them as a toy.

She loves all the toys she's inherited from her cousins. Aunt Lisa and Aunt Lori have been VERY generous! Our living room can't store all of the toys!

Rylee's cousin, Ashlee, turned 2. They enjoyed playing in the box her bean bag chair came in.

Hiking with Daddy at Snowbird.

We got to watch the neighbors a couple of times while their mom was out of town and their dad had to work. Ry had fun playing with Kaiden, Maci, Makayla, & Keagan Pitcher. Rylee adores her neighbors!!