Almost One!

Sophia is only a few days off from her one year old birthday and she is doing so much these days! She now knows the following:

-the meaning of the word "no"/"be gentle"/"sit-down"/"loves"(gives us a hug)/"kisses"
-how to wave "bye-bye" by opening and closing her hand
-how to Velcro her shoes
-how to give kisses (they are open mouth kisses right now, along with some tongue and a little drool)
-how to give a high-five
-plays patty-cake
-can identify where someone's noes is by pointing/touching it
-can climb up and down the stairs safely
-can feed herself with a spoon
-knows how to open & close drawers using the handle so she won't smash her fingers
-knows how to point the remote at the t.v. and usually ends up changing the channel
-has developed her own "fake laugh" when we are laughing about something

She is still working on walking independently and has actually been more interested in crawling then walking these days. She pushes everything around the house such as her high-chair and our kitchen chairs, but refuses to let go and walk by herself. Last week, she took two steps, stopped and regained her balance and took another two steps, but that is about it for now.
She is also taking one afternoon nap at 1:00pm and sleeps for about 2-3 hours. She also sleeps 12-13 hours through the night, which is so nice for Jeff and I. It's so funny because I will rock her and sing to her and pat her on the back to soothe her. Well now, she pats my back and sings to me when I am putting her to sleep. It cracks me up!
She is quiet the little ham and keeps us very entertained these days! We are so in love with our little girl and feel so blessed that she is such a happy and content baby. She's always smiling and making goofy faces. We are so thankful!