Snow Day

Even though this is Bella's second winter we had never taken her out to play in the snow.  Last week when it dumped on us I decided that it was time B got to experience the magic of snow.  She loves going outside and I new that she would love this.  The best part is watching her walk around in her big puffy snowsuit.  She reminds me of a big red marshmallow.  

Update:

We took a weekend trip to St. George, not as relaxing as we had hoped.   Bella loved sitting in the basket while dad rode her around.  That is all she wanted to do all day!

This is a regular occurrence in the Richards home.



B is very busy and does not let anything stop her.  She loves to climb on and in anything she can.  She loves making messes, and we love watching her get into mischief day after day.



We have found B in many different drawers and baskets throughout the house.    

They seem to be the perfect size!



This would be her dad's doing.  Wind blown hair, life jacket, getting her ready for a summer of boating!



Bella is 16 months and we love watching her grow up.  She surprises us daily with new things that she has learned.  She loves attention but only if she has initiated it, otherwise she becomes shy and it takes her awhile to warm up.  Bella is very good at showing us what she wants by taking our finger and guiding us to what that is.  She is a horrible eater which gives me anxiety but then I remind myself that most kids are bad eaters, right?

  This week I have taken away her pacifier.  I was very nervous that she would have a hard time but so far she hasn't showed any interest in wanting it back.  I just have to make sure that she doesn't find any strays!  
B is the best little helper.  She understands when I ask her to pick up her toys or throw something away.  She likes to sweep and be involved in whatever I am doing.

Bella has always loved books and recently she will take me in her room and hand me a book and sit on my lap so we can have story time.  She will keep bringing me books until we have finished reading all that are in sight.  I am hoping that she will always keep her love of books!