This girl

At 16 months old, Lyra is a little bundle of energy and spunk. This curious, excitable stage is quite a lot of fun. When Lisa was this age, I really let communication barriers (ie. screaming every time she isn't getting what she wants) get in the way of having fun. This time I am trying to have more patience and realize that sometimes babies are just going to yell and scream. We have made more of an effort to use a few signs with Lyra with hope that it will alleviate frustrations that accompany limited language skills. She is imitating more of everything she sees every day. Her recent favorite is to be an elephant, waving her arm next to her face while letting out a high-pitched squeal. She loves being read to and is very creative in her play-time. Her face often lights up when she first sees Lisa in the morning and it is heart-warming to think a special sister bond is being formed. She really loves her sister, despite the teasing that already takes place. She definitely shares Lisa's love of music and it is fun to watch them dance together.

Getting creative with those rings. She does sometimes put them on the stand.

EARTHQUAKE!!! That is how Lisa deals with Lyra's attacks on her dollhouse. 

Favorite silly face. Tuck in the upper lip and open your mouth as wide as you can.

Mom, you are seriously interrupting my downward-dog. 

Hey, what's for dinner?