"Pigs," Pudding, Pap, and Porch chairs.

Brooke's Nana and Pap took her to a local shoe store this week and had her little 'pigs' officially sized for the first time!

She came home with her a brand new pair of size 6 'kicks!'

Thanks Nan and Pap!

I don't know if it's the independence in feeding herself, or if it's actually this new snack, but Brooke loves PUDDING!

Mommy isn't exactly fond of cleaning it up...

(Notice that I've stripped her of any nice clothing while enjoying this special snack - kind of like eating spaghetti!)

Pap has always been at the top of Brooke's 'favorite people' list...and last weekend's warm weather gave us just enough reasons to go to Pap's house to play outside!

Pap gave her a watering can full of water so that she could play, they watched for birds, danced to music, and took a walk in the yard together. Such fun!

Daddy decided to break out the patio furniture last weekend!

She may be small, but her conversations are very enlightening!
I can't wait to sit on these porch chairs and watch as my baby girl gets bigger and bigger each year!

**Brooke had her 18 month check on Wednesday with Dr. Sheilah! What a healthy girl we have! She only gained a little over a pound, but grew 2 inches since December! She ranges completely in the 60th percentile in height, weight, and head circ., which is great - since she used to be a little 'top heavy' and disproportioned!

Our favorite nurse (and family friend) Crystal helped Brooke get through the single shot in her leg - and we were headed home with another doctor's visit under our belts! WHEW!

Thank you, Lord, for our healthy daughter, and for every second we have to love her!**