And we're to one nap...officially!

Avery continues to amaze us each and every day.  She understands just about everything that we say and picks up new words just about everyday.  She has not started using two words at a time but her ability to understand us in uncanny! She knows most of her body parts, even ones like her elbows, knees and tongue! We ask her to get very specific toys and bring them to us and she gets them and brings them to us. 

This past weekend Avery made the jump to one nap.  I used to think that was an daunting thing to consider but in reality, it just happened.  She began to sleep a little later each day and as this happened, we were able to push back her naps. For now she goes down by noon and sleeps about 2-21/2 hours.  She does have a little bit of a hard time right about 630 or so at night so hopefully she either sleeps in later in the day and takes a later nap or starts to take a longer nap during the day.  I will say that I do like this a bit better since now we have all morning and then all afternoon to get do things with her.  She loves to go bye bye which means going in the car somewhere so needless to say its pretty easy to get her out of the house.  With the warm weather she gets pretty worn out from the heat but it sure makes her sleep well!

One thing that she loves to do is play or swim in the water.  She is such a little fish.  It takes her a few minutes for her to warm up to the water but once she is in she wont get out!  The warm weather has really made swimming and playing with water fun. 


Avery continues to be completely independent and know exactly what she wants.  The fact that she can't use all of her words is a little frustrating for her and us at times but what can you expect from a 16 month old.  She has a very strong willed personality that I think will really benefit her as she gets older.  As determined and head strong as she is, she sure gives the best love, kisses and hugs.  She just about melts my heart with her lovey side!  I hold her in my arms and am in awe of God and how he created this sweet little baby and in awe of Avery and how much I can love her.

We have a potty seat out for her to explore and to be honest, she loves to sit on it but mainly put things inside it.  We're not going to push it... but it's ready for her when she is!

Here are a few other pics from the last few weeks.