Allie's First Word

So a couple days ago, Allie said her first real word. It's nothing super random but still exciting. She now says "Hi" to everyone, in a very enthusiastic way. Sometimes it's "Hi, Duh!" We're not exactly sure who Duh is, but he is apparently everywhere. It's really cute. We are now in the process of teaching her some baby signs because she is content to scream at us until we figure out what she wants. Dinner time can be really frustrating, and sometimes it's impossible to carry on a conversation. She is also learning how to charm people. Every now and then, she will look at you and squish up her face into the cutest little smile, with a big broad grin and moon eyes. It is adorable. You can't but smile and laugh. Cute Allie. I am still wishing she would snuggle with me at night, but I usually only get one verse of a song with her holding still until she starts flailing about wanting to get down. She does know how to give her version of "loves". When you ask her to give "loves" she very tenderly lays her head down on your shoulder and lets it rest there for a fleeting, wonderful moment. I love it.