The Horton Family Expansion: September 2012

Today our precious Mattie Cakes is 14 months old. She is getting so big and is really thriving at her new school. Miss Sandy and Miss Rachel have really helped us to have an easy transition. Some of the first feedback we received was how energetic she is and that she loves to climb on everything... no surprise! :) Our little girl is always on the go and loves to climb and get into just about everything.

This past week she has started taking a few steps by herself. I've counted her taking up to 5 steps unassisted, so it will be not time at all before she's walking everywhere - scary! She walks great holding on to one of our hands and has also mastered dancing by herself standing up. She loves music and is always bouncing up and down. It is so cute.

She is getting more and more independent and is also particular about how she likes things. For example, tonight she only wanted momma at bedtime. George finally got her to give him a kiss goodnight and afterwards she kept saying 'bye' and waving goodbye. Then she started blowing kisses as I took her upstairs to go to bed. When we got to her room, she would not let me rock her or hold her - she wanted in her bed right away. So, I laid her down and she just snuggled up and closed her eyes. Needless to say, I think she had her mind made up that it was time for her to go to sleep! We are thankful and blessed that she is such a great sleeper. Sometimes, like on nights like this, I wish she wanted to be snuggled every night. But, I am so grateful for the many snuggles we do get. :)

Mattie officially has *5* teeth now. Her top two teeth have finally broke through so we have some new little chompers! It is so different to see her with teeth and we love it!

We hope each of you has a blessed week. We have enjoyed our long weekend with family and are looking forward to George's second game tomorrow night against PC West. Go Pioneers!