Elise is 16 months old!  She is on the move and picking up speed.  She loves to climb on things, whether it is sitting on a pillow or standing a box, a book, or whatever.  She has become skilled at sitting in her little chairs all by herself and continues to improve with her spoon and fork skills.  She is getting very good at making her desires known, usually by signing “please” though she has recently learned to nod her head - very cute!  Elise loves the dogs and gives them hugs and kisses, and they are very patient with her. Her favorite thing is to get in their faces and open her mouth, hoping for a kiss.  She has started giving us more hugs lately and gives the sweetest kisses.  She also loves to walk around and explore the backyard, around and around, what fun it is to walk!  Her favorite toys have been kitchen utensils, tupperware, a gift bag and plastic gift/credit cards.  And she loves to push her baby doll (or washcloths or pots and pans) around in her stroller.