20 months old and pigtails

Today, Lexie is 20 months old. Holy cow, where does the time go? She is getting so big, and talking, and running everywhere trying to keep up with her sisters. She's got a huge personality, and is getting REALLY good at throwing some huge fits when she's upset.

Today I also tried to put her hair into itty-bitty piggy tails, and they looked so cute! She even said so when I was done. It's kinda funny, but whenever she gets dressed, she says, "coot". So I decided to take some photos of my new little 20 month old.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to take a picture of a toddler, and actually have her look at the camera, and smile?

First ya gotta start with some bribes. Fruit snacks always work pretty well.

Only problem is they usually are more interested in the fruit snacks, than in you. Then their mouth is full, and chewing, so good luck getting a smile.

There ya go, not half bad, she's at least looking at the camera, but without a smile. No doubt, wondering if there are any more treats.

There they are. Gotta snuggle up as close to those babies as we can get.

Ooh, another look at the camera! No smile, and a handful of snacks though, but again, not too shabby.

At last, success. I had to hold the snack in my hand, right by the lens of the camera, and she was not liking that, until she heard the camera keep clicking, as fast as it could to get a picture, and that, it seemed, warrented a smile.

We love our adorable, and fiesty Lexie! I can't believe she's going to be a big sister soon, she just seems too little. Then she'll do something and I'll be reminded just how old this little girl is getting. But I really do love this age, even with all the challenges it holds, and wish I could keep my kiddos here for just a little bit longer.