cousin aj

This is Eva and AJ's second meeting. They acted much more like cousins this time. Notice how intently Eva is looking at AJ's toy.

Notice how unaffected AJ is by Eva's crocodile tears in protest that she couldn't have that toy.

All is forgiven when AJ gives Eva a push on the tricycle.

Or, was AJ positioning to launch Eva?

All ends with smiles!

mother's blanket

This is Eva's great grandmother's animal print blanket - perfect for naps!

gmommy and gdad's visit

reprogramming gmommy's phone

eva sandwich

sitting in gmommy's lap

eva's first real christmas

Last year, she was more enamored with the wrapping paper. This year, she seemed to somewhat understand the concept of the present beneath the wrapping paper. Although, these discoveries took several days to occur due to her attention span of seven seconds.

enjoying one of her many gifts - thank you everyone!

eva's first tricycle

Although she isn't showing it much in this photo, she is stoked about her new tricycle!

snuggling

It has been unusually rainy and chilly in San Diego but a perfect excuse for extra snuggles.

decking the halls

our tree and bounty of gifts

2 words - footsie jammies

It is finally cool enough for the always hot Eva to wear footsie jammies...awesome.

family dinner

her little bowls are precious

gadget geek

elmo and beary

Eva's gotten very maternal with Beary and Elmo. She loves to cuddle them, sit across from them at her table, and make them dance. Oh, and feed, water, and give them kisses too.

indo board

surf diva in training

abc

big baby in a small box

future architect

keeping her toys company

cuddling

lounging

special delivery

happy thanksgiving

Papa made a yummy feast! Since it was raining and our dinner table is outside, we had an indoor picnic. We miss everyone but are thankful for wonderful family and friends!

amusing herself

Eva loves to watch herself on this blog and insists we watch it daily!

new uses for xylophone

singing sesame street theme song

drunk on fruit leather

these jammies were missing...

...jellies on the wrong feet.
But Eva fixed it and looks so happy with her complete outfit!

18 months

Eva had a great 18 month checkup...thin, tall & smart! Here's a few of the things she's doing now:

• talking all the time - we understand dog, kitty, water, ball, mama, papa, baby, all done, hi, bye
  
• constantly putting on and taking off shoes, socks, pants, shirts, and jackets
• likes to mimic and follow the big kids at the playground and tumbling class
  
• climbs on everything and runs everywhere
  
• helps us clean by throwing away her trash and sponging up spills
  
• sings along to abc song and other familiar songs
  
• daily musts: park, drumming, building blocks, sesame street, vanilla ice cream
  
• waking up with crazy hair that we can't manage as seen below
  

do the fruit dance

future jazzercise instructor

breathe and stretch!

first trick or treat

She wasn't peddling for candy but our rock star had a great time seeing all the costumes!

eva and her proud papa

bath robe series part deux

watch the excitement build in her face as she makes laps around the couch... begins with humoring us...
then she realizes this is pretty cool...

finally, overcome with glee!

phone talker

she's got a lot to say

giving papa a turn to talk

first halloween carnival

Eva, the Cowgirl!

She made friends with the sheriff.

playing carnival games - not the real game but her unique version
tired after only 20 minutes - quick first halloween carnival

fun in boots

buckling beary