This weekend Avery demonstrated the ability to both get the puzzle pieces (animals) into the right slots and to put the shapes into the right places on the sorter. It's like everything locked in with her, not only is she making the connection between the opening or matching image but she's getting the dexterity to spin them around the right way to place the piece properly.
I'm also hearing her making more and more sounds that are clearly attempts at forming words. Out of context I wouldn't have a clue what she was saying. But when you say quack quack and she makes two mimicking sounds, you know she's on to something. She'll also make a barking sound after dogs barking (as we learned on our walk today) and howl after Danika howls. She's also making sounds like she's trying to tell me things, but obviously her message isn't coming across which sometimes has her sqwaking at me and appearing frustrated.