Emerson is 18 months!

Emerson's stats
weight- 21 lbs (3rd-10th percentile)
length- 31 1/4" (50th percentile)
head- 18" (35th percentile)

Happy Half-Birthday Emerson! I thought you might like to know what you were like at a year and a half...

Your hair is finally growing in! It is a beautiful strawberry blond and you get compliments on it almost everywhere I take you. It isn't long enough to put in a hair clip and it is a little too long for your cute headbands, so no bows for now (even though you ask for one sometimes). You are tall and skinny- we're hoping you're in the double digit percentile for weight at your 18 month appointment next week:) You have cute, skinny legs and still wear your 6-9 month shorts. But, you are strong for the little package you're in! You love to climb. We were at the park this morning and you climbed all the way up a really high slide! Daddy and I have to keep a close eye on you because your new favorite activity is to climb onto our bed and jump! You also love to practice forward rolls. You have done a few full ones on your own:) You have a shining smile and contagious giggle. But, you won't show that to just anyone. When you meet new people you are very serious and often stare them up and down. It can take you a while to warm up. Keep that trait- Daddy and I think it's a good one! Most of the time you are very, very sweet, but you sure have your moments. You have learned how throw a tantrum (we could do without that trait). The other day you threw a major tantrum in Target with Grammy. She was embarrassed and had to leave the store. When she got you into the car, you looked at her and started laughing...stinker!!! You are a Momma's girl and I think you would be very happy if you were permanently attached to my hip:) You love to give kisses. You kiss Sonora all the time and you give everyone kisses before night-night. You and Blake kiss each other good night and think it is very funny. I love bedtime just to watch you say good night to each other! You bring sunshine and smiles to us every day- we love you!