It's been a fun summer for Stella and our family. Stella is growing every day and is speaking in short sentences now. She can talk very well for her age and is such a little smarty-pants. She can count to 15, say her ABC's (although there are sometimes a few letters missing!). She can spell her name and knows the first and last names of just about every family member (extended family included!). She loves playing with her cousins and talks about them pretty much non-stop. She likes her nursery class as well - but isn't known for being the best 'sharer' in the class Ha, ha....I think it comes from being an only child and having all her toys to herself at home! :)
Her real passion seems to be dancing. She wants to dance all day every day. She tried a ballet and tap class last week along with the mom and tot tumbling class that we took last semester. She absolutely loved the dance class and cried when it was over. Every morning when she wakes up now she asks if it is "dance class day". So, needless to say, we went ahead and bought the tiny little ballet and tap-shoes and signed up for the whole semester!
She also started a little preschool class this week. It's called Sunshine Preschool and only has 2 and 3 year olds in it. (It's kind of like a 'joy school' except the moms don't help teach the class.). She was a little nervous to go in today, but was very excited to wear her new pink backpack. She had a great time and especially loved the snack. :)
She is now 32 inches tall and 23.5 pounds. Her hair is growing out a little bit, and is still as curly as ever. She's doing great and hasn't been to the doctor once (other than for her 2 year old well-check), since she got her ear-tubes in. So, she's a healthy and happy little girl. Here are some pictures for you of the last couple months.
