Shhh...

Lyra has recently become quite the copycat. One of our favorites that Ryan taught her is "shhhhh". Sometimes her finger makes it up into her nose which really makes her giggle. She also just learned the sign for "eat".
We finally made it to the doctor for her 12 month check-up yesterday. Between moving to Twin Falls and not having a car very often during the day, it has taken me awhile to get with it. They had SIX shots to give her, one in each arm and two on each leg. She let us know how unimpressed she was with that business, but didn't cry as long as I thought she would afterward. At 18 pounds and 29 inches, she is no longer in the "0" percentile like she was at her last appointment in July. Her small size doesn't slow her down too much, although she is taking her time with walking. She has taken a few steps, but still usually prefers to crawl. She loves babbling to herself and anyone who will listen, especially while admiring her reflection in the mirror. Looking at books keeps her entertained for a good while and we have also noticed her trying to sing along when Lisa is putting on a show, which is quite often. Lisa is trying to learn to be a patient older sister, as Lyra loves to get into whatever she is working on. This little sister has become rather feisty and puts up a good fight when challenged. But that doesn't mean we have lost the cuddles. When she gets very tired, she lays on the floor and rolls around, or is content to just snuggle up with mom or dad. Ryan commented that this is one of his favorite stages because she is becoming even more curious, but everything is still so new and exciting.