Lillian has become such a big girl and can do SO much. She is walking now, but that didn't start until 13 months. Actually, she has been standing and taking independent steps since she was 11 months, but ever my child, she wasn't going to do anything without careful consideration so it took another 2 months to really start walking. She has a mouthful of teeth (seriously, she has 13 teeth!), but doesn't put them to proper use as she is a crazy, picky eater! She is a self-imposed vegetarian - NO meat at all- which Brad and I think is absurd! She eats no other vegetables than peas and carrots (it has to be the combination - no carrots by themselves) and the only fruit she will eat is peaches. Let's just say that it has been a little stressful at our house around mealtime, but I am getting used to my little girl's food "quirks" and making the best out of it.
She still isn't saying many words, but "talks" constantly (wonder where she gets it?). Currently, she only says "momma", "daddy" and "I see". It's funny because all day she is pointing to one thing after another and saying "I see", but doesn't follow it with anything. Maybe that will come when we've mastered some more words. :)
Her very favorite things in the world right now are books and I mean the kid is crazy about them! We spend most days with her bringing me one of her 3-4 favorites (which I have completely memorized), crawling into my lap and having me read and re-read them to her. I like to tell myself that this means she will be a very intellectual child, but that may just be what I tell myself so that I don't get frustrated by having to read these books all day. She also still really likes the baby doll she got for Christmas and the Little People farm set that has lots of animals that make sounds.
She weighed 22 pounds at 12 months, but that was 2 days after having a nasty stomach bug so I think she actually weighs more. She is 31 1/2 inches tall so is still super tall and has lots of hair that has a reddish tint - no idea where that is coming from!
She is a VERY social child and loves other children! She is however, also a very strong-willed child and super sassy (yes, at only one!) but from the stories I've heard about myself as a child, I had nothing less coming my way. :)
The pictures are from her 12 month photo session at our house with our friend, Graham. She did our wedding pictures and the ones of our family when Lillian was 6 months old. She is simply an amazing photographer and person and I am so glad she is willing to do these for us!
