captiva island 2013

This is the 3rd year my parents have taken the crew to Captiva. It was our first real vacation with Brielle. She was a little fish in the pool but when it came to the beach, she would freeze up. She definitely takes after me and isn't a fan of the sand. We had a great time but were exhausted once it was over. :)

lately

Brielle is officially a little toddler. She talks up a storm even though more than half the time we have no idea what she's saying. She will point at things until you follow her and give her what she wants. This past month she has done certain things out of the blue and it makes us really realize how much she understands now. She throws her diaper into the diaper pail once we are done changing her, goes to the trash can and throws things away (mostly fresh wipes or her snack cup once it's empty) and TWICE.....has grabbed her wipes, walked over and pointed up to where her diapers are, then went and laid down for me to change her. SERIOUSLY? She is still a wiggle worm during changes but still, I can get used to her doing that! If doors or drawers or open she will go and shut them. Toddler OCD? She's also finally giving hugs and I can't get enough of it. I am not sure when she will grow out of the stranger danger phase but I hope it's soon. She's a WILD child at home but when we go places it takes her quite awhile to warm up. Each stage with her just gets more fun.

so strong willed. the temper tantrums have started early.