14 months

Well, Ava, not only are you are not slowing down, you are speeding up, literally and figuratively.  You have mastered walking, attempting to become champion runner, and a world class climber.  You eat green english peas (of which neither of your parents like), redbeans and rice, and would rather eat an apple or peach whole instead of having mommy or daddy cut it into pieces for you.  You love taking Tucker for walks and even try to leash him yourself.  Your mommy has her work cut out for her as she is your idol and you try and copy everything...EVERYTHING, she does.  Last night when you were trying to drink out of mommy's cup, you spilled a little on the carpet and mommy dabbed it up with a hand towel.  Well, a few seconds later you spilled a little more, but this time, before mommy could react, you grabbed the towel and began wiping up the spill. And this is only one of a hundred examples I could give, though daddy must say you have a great role model to follow. You are growing into a beautiful, smart, energetic, playful little girl and we love you soo much.