15 months

Just as I thought the drastic changes in Cora would slow, as her weight gain slowed, I have been proven totally wrong. The last 3 months have shown her continue to grow and she learns something new seemingly every day.

At 15 months Cora:
- has her eight front teeth, with 2 molars partially cut through and 2 more about to
- is nearly 29 inches tall (grown nearly an inch in 3 months)
- can go up and down stairs by herself successfully (most of the time)
- likes to carry her baby doll around, and will cover it up with a small blankie
- can blow and/or give kisses
- can stack blocks and put things back "in", and understands "under" and will crawl or reach underneath things to reach toys
- likes to play pretend with little dishes that she's brought us "food", we taste it, she tastes it, etc. 
- says mama and dada when she wants something, but besides that communicates by pointing

 

We've also been working on using silverware, with mixed results.  Today, however, we had a monumental breakthrough -- Cora was sitting at the table and motivated by a bowl of applesauce, she picked up a spoon and proceeded to feed herself.  And she's a switch hitter - after we finished taking the video she switched to using her left hand. (press play below to see the video):

A day of play

This Saturday was full of play time for Cora - we hit the train museum for an indoor place to run around, and then took a few more pictures at home. Her dolly also came to the museum - she'd carry it around for a while, then drop it, then want it back from mom or dad to give some love again.

She started her day by covering up her baby with a dish towel

Tony and Cora watching all the people at the Train Museum

She's on the go!

Cora was talking up a storm telling me all about the signs

Watching all the other kids

Walking through Old Town, carrying a brochure she picked up

About to climb up the step

Heading up - that's a big step for such little legs!

And she's up!

And back on her feet!

Walking by all the busy shops in Old Town on the way back to the car

Playing that night - you can see she's pulled a lot out of the toybox

Pushing Sock Monkey around in the stroller

Tea Party !!!

Auntie Linda hosted a delightful tea party to celebrate our birthdays - we had hot tea, delicious food, and the best company.

Cora sat on Katie's lap really nicely when there was cake involved!

Katie, Cora, & Linda

Mom and Aunt Barbara

Tracy & Cora

Linda and Mom

See that hint of ice cream and chocolate cake on her lips?

Crazy hair!

Our little sheepdog

Cora was playing with the handles of this dresser till I tried to take a pic.