dahlia loves to be outside. that is really the only thing about living here, that i dont like. the weather keeps us indoors so much of the year. but when she is outside she just wanders around and loves it. i found this bucket in the garage and brought out an old baby bath tub and some bubbles she got for valens birthday party. i sat in the sun and read. but of course she wants me to play with her so i didnt get that much reading done, but it was nice to be in the sun at least a little.  she is wearing valens pants because i forgot to get some of hers out of her room before i put valen down for a nap..... it is so great they can wear some of the same stuff! well she wears his, but i dont think he would like us much if we put him in one of her dresses.

   dahlia is a jumper! doesnt matter what time or if anyone else is jumping, dahlia likes to jump. it is so cute. of course when we listen to music she does a lot of jumping, but even just randomly throughout the day she will start jumping and singing or just say "jumpa jumpa jumpa jumpa" and some giggling in there too. also if i am doing some exercises she will do them with me, or at least try. it is cute to watch her using her body and understanding movement. i am really excited to put her into some sort of class next year, whether it be ballet or dance for toddlers, she will probably love it! if nothing else, i will love it (=