Ally rides the rocking horse

This Sunday the family gathered for my Dad's birthday, and I got to see how much Allison has grown since September. She's a very active and smart little girl. I think she is learning well how to do things for herself, though this often puts her at odds with her mom. She is not very verbal yet, though. She says a few words, but I did not hear her speak much. Mainly if she is unhappy about something she will fuss or cry. Otherwise, she communicates non-verbally. She seems able to make her wishes known to those who are patient enough to pay attention.

I took pictures of her riding the toy rocking horse that was my brother's when we were little. It is so great to see how big and capable she is becoming.