SO BIG! - Almost 18 months old

Ivey is getting so big and so independent. She loves to mimic everything we do - one of her favorites is wiping up pretend messes all over the house. (Ironic since all those real messes she sees us cleaning are hers). She also likes to walk around with one of my empty purses on her shoulder (or dragging on the floor behind her) telling us bye as she heads for the door. She has started to tell the house bye-bye when we leave it in the mornings. She also says bye to the upstairs or downstairs on our way up or down the stairs. She is extremely friendly with adults, but very shy around children - she blew a kiss & waved bye to the service agent at the Toyota dealer, but whines when one of her little friends at school invades her space. (Hope this is one of those quickly passing phases). Her new favorite song is the itsy bitsy spider song - she prefers it to be sung at least 5 times in a row. 

Mountains, Orlando & Cooling Off at Home

This month we did lots of fun things.  We went to the mountains for Mom's birthday to go hiking, went to the park in Salisbury to see Mommy's family, Gammie visited us in Charlotte, Went to Orlando for Dad's work (Mom & I went to Disney for 2 days) & cooled off in the pool on the porch in 100 degree weather.

Eating makes me sleepy.

Sometimes it is hard to be still.

Taking advantage of a pool on the covered porch in the 100 degree heat.

15 Months Means New Adventures

I like sitting on any ledge I can find, especially ones that are just my size.

In the video below, I seem to have discovered my shadow.  How fun!

Even when I'm inside, I'm thinking about being outside.

Got to see lots of family & friends for Grandpa's Retirement Party at Uwharie River Farms.

Cousin Anne & I got to check out Grandpa's chicken coup.

My other favorite thing to do right now is to squeeze into tight places where only I can fit.

We went to the mountains for the weekend to get away.  We had gorgeous weather & managed to get in a good hike on Saturday.  Daddy was tired at the end of the hike (he says I am getting heavier).

Mom, Dad & I went on my first bicycle ride this weekend.  My head finally grew enough to fill-up the helmet.  It was lots of fun!

I really love being outside, especially rocking on the front porch all by myself, as you can see in the video below.