My Apples

Don’t get me wrong, Nina has said things like “MINE” before. And she’s had to say that quite a bit, as you can probably imagine. This video shows Nina going from “Apples” to “My Apples.” It’s a step up in communication that is vital. In the past month-and-a-half, we’ve gone from understanding about 10% of what she says, to somewhere near 60% of what she says. And she’s saying SO much.

Video, December 5th
Click here to watch a short video of Nina claiming her apples!

Which reminds me… I watched that hilarious video where Nina is talking to Mommy after getting swatted by Ian, and I figured out an additional line of dialogue. She doesn’t just say “Is he a wise guy?” No, she says “What’s the idea? Is he a wise guy?” And it makes your realize just how much she’s picking up. If you want to see the older video, you can click here.

Also on December 5th, we met up with the Schoenborns at “Java Gym” in lieu of our usual apple orchard trip. Here Nina and Stella hang out while the adults chat. See this image larger.

Ian attempts to grate his face. See this image larger.

A December With Little or No Snow Begins

December 1st, Seth enjoys a band of sunshine in my office. See this image larger.

December 3rd, Nina turns the tables on Mommy and styles her hair! See this image larger.

And talking girl-talk, of course! See this image larger.

*Oh girl, that man, you need to whip him into shape!* See this image larger.

*This would be easier if you would sit a couple steps lower, Mommy.* See this image larger.

December 4th, and Nina dresses up nicely for some holiday pics here at home… See this image larger.

Cute as a button! See this image larger.

At this point she was becoming more clear about what she would like to eat. Believe this was accompanied by “Cheese.” She was mostly sticking to one or two word sentences, the latter word generally being “please” many times, or the first word being “more.” See this image larger.

Nina sips from a fruit/vegetable pouch. See this image larger.

Love her hair here, wish it looked like that all the time! See this image larger.

End of November

Moving on, then!

November 28th, *Can you hear me now?* See this image larger.

*How about NOW?* See this image larger.

Those PJ’s might be runnin’ a bit small there, kid. See this image larger.

*Domino’s? Yeah I’m calling to double the pizza order that was made just a moment ago by my Dad? Thanks!* See this image larger.

November 29th, and the kitty shows you just how scary he can be! See this image larger.

Chilling out on the steps! See this image larger.

Yes, you’re adorable, now stop doing gymnastics on the steps. See this image larger.

Still not quite at a growth spurt yet, but give him a little time, I’ve got a feeling he’s going to spring up shortly! See this image larger.

This is our “time out” step. I’m not sure why we’re having a photoshoot there, but whatever! See this image larger.

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