starting to play

I've noticed recently that Hadley is starting to play with her toys (as opposed to just chewing on them / throwing them randomly / chewing again) and it's so adorable.

At first she basically followed Asher around and copied whatever he was doing.

But now I see her playing on her own, expanding what she once did.

She's getting to be such a big girl, but still needs her mama sometimes - for which I'm grateful.

I'm not ready for this sweet girl to fully hit toddlerhood yet.  I'm rooting for slow progress.  :-)