Over the last couple of weeks Emery has transformed from our baby girl into a toddler. She didn't have much interest in walking until recently but now that she's decided it's time, she's off and running. Talking has been much the same--after saying nothing but "hi" and "bye-bye" for months, she's adding a couple of new words a day.

I can't decide what to do about her hair. I wanted to let the bangs grow out and cut it in a bob, but she pulls out barettes and bows as fast as we put them in, so she spends most of her time with hair hanging in her eyes. It's not really a good look.