It's Been Awhile...

The Bathing Beauty Striking a Pose

There is so much to report since the last post! First and foremost, Libby went on her second Salt Fork vacation. This year's trip was obviously much more exciting for her, as she was able to see and do so much more. The highlights of the trip included swimming almost every day, playing in the top bunk of the bunk beds, seeing all kinds of animals, feeding the fish and going for ice cream with Mom and Dad!

Enjoying an Ice Cream Cone and Ruining an Outfit

Libby also got to spend a lot of time with family, which is always a good thing! Grandma and Grandpa Yandek were there the whole week, and there was also plenty of quality time with Grandma and Grandpa Hanna, Aunt Reen, Uncle Tony, and Aunt Holly. There were lots of walks, toys, and "Quack Quacks" for everyone to enjoy!

Hillbilly Libby Playing in the Sprinkler

Libby has discovered some new things, as well. Her current all-time favorite food is blueberries. She would eat them all day, every day, if she could. However, as Dad recently found out, combining two of Libby's favorite foods--blueberries and pancakes--does not always make for a new favorite food. Libby's new favorite pasttime is playing in the sprinkler. She does kind of look like a hillbilly running around the front yard in her underwear, but what the heck, you're only 16 months old once, right?

Playing in the New Tub

Oh, and something else exciting in Libby's life? She finally got to take a bath in a REAL BATHTUB! Finally, Mom and Dad got on the ball and had the bathroom totally redone. And, while it isn't quite done yet, the bathtub, like the Death Star, is fully operational. Libby thinks it is her own personal swimming pool, and she throws one crazy tantrum when informed it is time to get out, but it has been a much needed change that everyone appreciates. Finally, Libby has really started to develop her verbal skills. She has started using new words: "no", "uh oh", "moo", "hi guys", "bye". And, what's more, she's using them correctly. Or, at least, she's trying her best. Last week, on a trip to the zoo with Mom, she barked at the dinosaurs. Oh well, at least she knows that ducks "quack" and cows "moo"...