Rachel 13 Months Old

I was not around to witness some Rachel's 'firsts' in her 13th month as I was not in town but sweet hubby constantly updated me with Rachel's pictures and videos. I recalled my first phone call back home when Rachel cried upon hearing my voice. Felt so heavy-hearted and guilty then. But it got better very soon, in fact, the 2nd night I called, she just pushed away the phone after some 'ah's and 'ooh's (as described by hubby).

And here are some of Rachel's development milestones for recording sake. :)
11th Nov - Excited when she see soft toys and snuggles them tightly to her neck
13th Nov - Points to any bird when asked 'where are the birds?'
18th Nov - Knows how to 'sayang' when asked
19th Nov - Points to the high-chair when she is hungry

Above: Rachel got a bruise under her right eye after she dropped her milk bottle onto her face. It didnt subside until few weeks later. Sob. Shawn intent to keep it from me so as not to make me worry and he thought I wont be able to tell from the MMS he sent me (incl. the one above) but it is obvious isnt it? Maybe because I look at the picture too many times a day (miss her too much), thats why I noticed it.

She kidnapped our helper's soft toy and refused to let go!

Best friends in the making: Rachel 'sayang' bessie

While Rachel accumulates her development milestones, I also accumlate mine... travel milestones to be precise. :)

Grand Canyon: Fantastic weather when I got there but it got freezing cold nearing to sunset