12 Months With Evelyn

 It’s official, the Tibbetts house is a toddler/preschooler/kiddo house only, and it’s such a bittersweet feeling to know the baby days are over. I am absolutely loving Evelyn at 12 months old, though, so that makes up for the sadness. She is so sweet and silly, and will do absolutely anything for a laugh these days so life has been very entertaining. 😆

Age: 12 months

Weight: 20 lbs

Height: 29 inches

Clothing size: 12 months

Teeth: 6 total (4 on top and 2 on the bottom)

Favorite foods: pasta, chicken, peas, blueberries, & bananas 

Words: dada, baba, mama, dog, hi (but she doesn’t say them on the regular, she’s not a big talker by any means)

Favorite activities: playing in the playroom with her sisters, playing outside, baths, and eating 

Least favorite activites: diaper changes, clothing changes, and long car rides (some things never change)

Favorite toys: walker, blocks, puzzles, and books

Signature moves: Scooting around on one knee instead of walking or crawling, dancing to Encanto every time she hears any songs from it, laughing at her sisters always because they obviously are the greatest comedy show of all time!

The two big things that Evy did this month were her party and 1st birthday smash cake pictures, but those were so special that I’m working on separate blog posts for them, so keep an eye out!

We love you forever Evy girl! Thank you for 12 months of love and joy!

 

Natalie is 4!

 

And just like that…my middle little is 4! I remember Baylee turning 4, and it just felt like such a big number, and this time with Natalie is no exception. Four is the end of the toddler/preschooler days, she’s finding her own independence, and I know I’m going to blink and she will be a 5-year-old in full-time school. But for now, I’m going to try my best to soak up this precious, innocent age! ☺️

Here is Natalie’s age 4 interview:

Favorite color?: pink & purple

Favorite toy?: Chocolate Bunny

Favorite food?: blueberries

Favorite movie?: “Sleeping Beauty”

Favorite snack?: Pirate’s Booty

Favorite animal?: bunny

Favorite book?: “Dr. Seuss ABC’s”

Favorite song?: “Knockin’ Boots” (going strong two years in a row 😂)

Best friend?: Baylee

Favorite cereal?: Pumpkin Cheerios

Favorite thing to drink?: “green juice!” (Which means the Green Machine Naked juice)

Favorite holiday?: Valentine’s Day 

Toy you take to bed with you every night?: Chocolate Bunny

Favorite thing to do outside?: scavenger hunt

Favorite place to go? Disneyland!!!

Favorite show on TV?: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”

My sweet little creature of habit. Six of her answers are repeats from last year, because my girl stays faithful to what she loves. 😉 

Natalie is growing like a little weed. She’s currently in 4T clothes and a size 8 shoe. She started school and dance this year, and has come out of her shell so much. She doesn’t command attention, but has a huge sense of humor that keeps us all laughing all day long. She has taken on her big sister roll flawlessly, and loves to play and spend time with baby Evelyn. Her favorite things in the world are her books, stuffed animals, and princess dresses. Her and Baylee spend most of their time at home in the playroom playing school, restaurant, or “princess party” and even though they fight sometimes, they are the best of friends.

Natalie is one smart cookie, and school has definitely helped her! She can now recognize all 26 letters and numbers 1-10. She is also starting to get the hang of what sound every letter makes and how to write them. She can fully spell and recognize her name, and knows all her shapes and colors (even semicircle!) I’m so proud of my big girl!

Happy 4th Birthday, “Baby Mine”, I love you to the moon and back, and I hope this year is as amazing as you! 💕