18 mos old already?

Mal is now 18 mos old - time has truly flown by!  As you can see it's getting a bit trickier to get her to sit for the monthly photos.  She is a very independent lil gal - learning to use her words and impressing us every day.  She definitely uses the N-O word quite often but is also very familiar w/ animals, body parts, and starting to count (w/ assistance) to five.  She keeps busy at weekly Wiggleworms classes where she has conquered her fear of the parachute and loves the bubbles, also goes to playgroup at the park district to mingle w/ other tots.  She loves going to Family Swim at the gym where she loves to go under!  She keeps her parents on their toes that's for sure!

She doesn't seem to mind the cold Chicago winter (good thing) but has showed some signs that she misses summer by putting on her fancy sandals (see pic below) on a daily basis & making Melissa & Doug ice cream cones out of her kitchen.   She'll be ready for our Mexican vacay in February!

Look out Grant Achatz!

Santa brought Mallory a kitchen, food & some pots & pans.  She's been very busy creating some interesting stews for us to taste w/ various food combinations!

Trip to Indy - Dec 2012

After our trip to SC, we travelled to spend some time with Nannie, Boppo, Mimi, Aunt Kerry & Uncle John & Seanny P, Justin & Zach and some friends as well. 

Christmas in Fort Mill

We travelled south to Grandma & Grandpa Melsons to spend the holidays with Uncle Kip & Oui and Auntie Katie & Uncle JR and Cousin Ben.  Mallory had a great time seeing everyone - especially had a great time w/ Cooper & Hadley - G&G's pups.  Mal liked to play catch w/ them and follow them around the house - and jump in their crates.  Mallory really loved playing in Grandpa Ted's Model T as well.