The Power of Communication

Although Natalie can only say a handful of words, she can sign many. Here is a sample of a few. It's amazing the things she can tell me without saying anything at all.

Free at last!

Natalie went to the Doctor's office yesterday to get her cast off.
The whole experience of getting a saw that close to her leg was a little traumatizing for her (and me I might add) so she found solace in sucking hard on her bottle of water.

Here's her brand new leg! But don't you dare take away the bottle!

The sucker at the end was the only way to pry that bottle out of her hands. Maybe the docs office IS fun????!!!!! Now let the walking begin!!!

broken bone

Last week little Natalie climbed on an office chair and stood with both feet on the arm of the chair while holding on to the counter.....the chair spun out from under her and this is the result.



Just when she was starting to get the hang of the whole walking thing....this is really gonna set her back. She's a trooper though, she keeps a happy disposition and she's figured out how to get around just fine with her new purple accessory. It's back to crawling for her, walking will just have to wait.

Natalie's first steps

Last night, Sunday the 26th of April, Natalie took her first steps!!! It was fun to see the excitement on her face as she reached this milestone with all her family cheering her on!

Opening presents.

Progression of a birthday girl's first experience with chocolate!!

Who knew chocolate could be this great???!!!!!

Happy 1st Birthday to my little baby Natalie.....The first year has been AMAZING, we look forward to what the ones to come have in store!!!!

Santa

"Ya.....I don't think so mom!!!!! This guy is creepy!"

Baby Laughs

Is there anything sweeter?!