Annalise is 18 Months Old!

Annalise is turning into quite the toddler these days. She is a daredevil, full of energy and enthusiasm, with a happy, out-going personality. She is quick to make friends with anyone who pays her attention, loves to sit in little chairs of all types and sizes, dances and sings often, and answers “no” to any question that is asked. She also loves dressing up, accessorizing, and bows. She picked out this lovely ensemble, and the one above:

She and Josiah have had some breakthroughs in their relationship and now seem eager to share with each other much of the time and entertain each other with rousing games of chase around the house. I love watching them play so well together.

Annalise is starting to talk a lot more these days, though I’m not sure how understandable she is to those outside our family. She is not nearly as talkative as her brother was at this age, but she is very observant and amazes us with the things she remembers and tries to tell us about. She is cutting her canine teeth right now, I’m finally seeing a light at the end of the teething tunnel. And she can finally sport pigtails!

She is unspeakably adorable!!
oh my …she has grown so much and is super adorable. her costumes and pig tails are very cute…miss u guys :O). hope to see you’ll soon.
I think you have some cute pictures of your kids lately. Josiah looks so mature and handsome in the top picture under the Around Here post. But, I mostly like the picture of them together in this post – I think it will be one that is cherished and looked back upon for years to come – a sweet brother and sister pic.