Thursday, May 14, 2009

"HI"

Trevor was playing with Alexa tonight and I came over to watch. Trevor says "show mommy your new trick" and then he lifted her up by her knees, her head came up, she looked at me and ...

This was no fluke. She did it several times, the above video being about the 4th. Before now she would usually only wave at herself in the mirror. I think she finally figured out what it meant.

Along with this adorable new trick her first tooth finally broke the surface, she started crawling (about 3 weeks ago) and she pulls herself to a standing position anywhere she possibly can (about 1 week ago).

It's hard to believe her first birthday is only 1 month & 5 days away. She has continued to develop & grow normally (she weighs about 14.5 lbs), stay healthy, and make everyone who sees her smile. She has brought joy to our lives that we never knew existed. What a blessing it has been to have such a beautiful, happy, healthy baby despite her rough beginning. She truly is a special daughter of God.

5 comments:

The Crisps said...

aw, that is adorable!

Mel said...

She is a doll! Hailey was pretty small as well; she only weighed 15 lbs. 15 oz. at a year.
Alexa is doing so well. Love the video clip!

Kyle and Tiffany said...

What a cute video! She is so adorable.

Hollie Shepard said...

Such a cute little girl! Jared and I agree with you children are such a blessing!

Crystal said...

Oh what a cute girl. I just want to hug her and hold her. I miss you too. ;) Love ya!