Halle: 17 Months

Halle Kay turned 17 months old yesterday!
Here's a look back at some stages and phases from the past month courtesy of my iPhone :)
You can find previous monthly updates here.

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I already shared the above photo on my Instagram and Facebook but I couldn't not include it here. Halle and Loki have had the best bond from day one! As she has grown bigger their friendship has evolved and they kind of play together now. She'll throw his toy or she'll erupt in giggles as they chase each other around the house. Sometimes they get on each others nerves but most days their evening ends with a few snuggles like this. I have been trying to snap a good photo for a while but she always catches on and moves or stands up. I love this one so much because she is hamming it up with that big smile! And I never want to forget how she sits in between Loki's legs like this.

- small spaces -

This is a continuation from last month as she is still loving finding small spaces to crawl and climb inside :)

In the kitchen 'shopping bag' drawer...

In the under the sink bathroom cupboard...

{ Another share from IG } This is a hamper I keep our vacuum hose and attachments in. One day she  figured out how to crawl inside and, of course, had to climb out to get baby dolly to join her :)

- just like mommy -

She has been all about trying on our shoes when they are left out for her to get at them. It's really cute watching  her determination and patience (or sometimes lack of patience) trying to keep her balance and put her feet in. She has also been trying to put on her own socks and shoes lately. I love her independent spirit!

While I get ready she plays with various bathroom treasures.
This day she chose my shower cap and put in on all by herself!

- baby love -

We don't usually keep the play yard out and setup. It was left in laundry room folded up when Halle noticed it one day and would not leave it alone. So I set it up in our living room and for about a week she was obsessed with playing in it! There was a point where I kept it in our bedroom and put her in it occasionally while I grabbed a shower. She was never fussy over it then, but for some reason it was new and exciting in the living room. I'll admit it was helpful at times for this pregnant mama to relax and sit down. The photo above captures the short lived stage where she enjoyed being cooped up and one morning had her bottle inside while snuggling up with her dolly :)

We recently set up and put out some of our baby gear so that Halle can get used to seeing it before baby sister arrives. As soon as she noticed the swings new spot in our living room, she climbed right in! Luckily it has a 25 lb limit and she is weighing in at just over 22 these days. But look how huge she is in it! I can't believe we will have an itty bitty newborn in there in the next couple weeks! And although Halle has moved on from the swing now, I'm sure she will be all over it again once there is a baby inside!