She's a Big Stander

Staci is officially standing! Yesterday she did it for the first time on her own--let go of the couch to play with the card she was holding.  I don't think she even knew what she was doing, and when Max and I began clapping and cheering she had this look of bewilderment--and then a giant grin! She stood there for a good 30 seconds at least. 

Ever since last night, she has been working on her new skill.  She has already improved so much--and can stand and clap at the same time! Such a show-off :)

She has also started giving hugs on command.  It is by far my favorite new trick of hers! She has been so wiggley for months now and would never just cuddle.  I swear, one hug from her can make your heart and soul sing.

She is getting so big! She has outgrown her 12mo sleepers and is moving into the 18mo stuff now.  Which means a lot of laundry and organizing is in my future. 

Staci also has some words! Her first official word was 'Hi' and she is still saying it! Now every time we go through a door she will say hi to whoever is on the other side--even if it's no one.  She loves saying hi to the dog and kitty especially.  These are also words for her--'Duh' and 'kiyey'. Last but not least is 'UH OH!'.  she will throw things on the floor just to say, 'UH OH!'.  So. adorable.