What a day!

Yesterday was a big day for me. The words I am using now are coming more frequently, and dad is giving up on identifying each one. Nevertheless, yesterday, for the first time, I said my name! I pronounce it "ahhva" instead of "ava," but that is close enough. Also, I said my dog's name, which I pronounce "whiley" instead of "riley." But two family members identified in one day! I am very proud of myself. So proud, in fact, that when I woke up this morning I just lied in my crib saying "whiley whiley" over and over until mom eventually came and got me. It is my new favorite word!