West: Reagan 15-18 month highlights

January 23-April 23

We took you for your first haircut just after your 15 month birthday. You bangs hung all the way down to your mouth so it was definitely time! The nice lady talked us into a bob cut which I wasn't so sure about at first because she had to cut off your pretty soft curls in the back but I love it now! You weren't very happy about the whole experience and had pretty much melted down by the end but that's okay!

We love watching you learn! You enjoy watching Baby Einstein Puppets on the computer and today (1/28) I watched you mimic what the puppet was going to say before he even said it! And it warms my heart when I see you fold your arms and bow your head when we say prayers together :)

We saw Dr Loznak for your 15 month appointment. You continue to grow and climb to the top of the growth charts. She said it's time to taper back on milk and let your bottles go...that's gonna be tricky for Daddy and I!

Daddy got a job with Fidelity so we are going to returning to Utah! It is a bittersweet choice for us because we love Michigan but sweetheart, we are doing this for you so that you can be closer to your family and have the relationship with your grandparents and cousins that we did.

You have a sweet little friend from church named Georgie. You guys are so cute together and for Valentine's Day you got him a pair of Canadian leaf shoes since his mom is from Canada.

We had a fun trip to Utah in February when you were 15 months old to welcome home Aunt Nessa from her mission in Uruguay. You were sick AGAIN! Almost the whole trip, we are starting to wonder if you are allergic to Utah...

On February 27th, Daddy, Uncle Tyler and the doggies left for Utah. It was sad to see them go and hope we are making the right choice.

Since then you've been such a good girl to play and watch movies so I can get the house ready to sell. You also love to video chat with Daddy every night. You squeal and wave when you see him on the screen.

You love to mimic us. You are big into "uh oh" and know when you are in trouble :) Like when you pushed your changing pad frame off the dresser and broke it...Also, you came to YW with me for my lesson since you were having a sick day from nursery. We were watching a video and you were being noisy to I held my finger up to my mouth and said "shh." Well you little stinker looked right at me and did it back to me over and over again!

You still love to wave at everyone and say "hi" or "hi-ya".

You growl at us :)

At 16 months you have got 4 animal noises down. The tiger, kitty, puppy and wolf.

Aunt Leslie came to stay with us for a long weekend in March to help so mommy could work. It was great to have a visitor! We went running and enjoyed the sunshine, took you for Easter pictures, and enjoyed sushi together.

When we were in Utah when you were 15 months old, Grandpa Allan taught you how to go down the stairs. Well in March when you were 16 months old it was finally warm enough to go to the park. I took you to the slides and much to my surprise you turned around backwards and went down on your tummy just like on the stairs!

Just before your 17 month mark I saw you stand up from the floor by yourself for the first time. Walking won't be long now!

On April 3rd at 17.5 months old I saw you take your first 2 steps! That was all you were up for but I'm sure more are coming soon!

We met Daddy in Chicago for an Easter weekend. It was so great to be together! He missed you so very much. We had beautiful weather for walking the city. You even got to take your first subway ride!

We stayed at the Sheraton Hotel and had a great city, river, and Lake Michigan view.

The Easter Bunny even found you, all the way in Chicago!

It was sad to drop Daddy off at the airport but we sure had fun!

Of course mommy couldn't resist getting pictures in your pretty Easter dress!

You crack us up when you say "whoa!" Daddy also taught you to pretend to sleep with a fake snore and all.

You and I went to the MSU Small Animal Day and we got to see baby farm animals and even pet a few! You looked so cute in your overalls and seemed right at home on the farm which is music to your mom and daddy's ears :)