Wednesday, September 30, 2009

23 months

Only one more month until our little man turns two! Yes, I said 2! Goodness, where has the time gone? I've noticed myself paying more attention to new milestones becuase I want to make sure I remember. I want to remember so five, ten, or even fifteen years from now I can tell him exactly what he was like:

someone who loves to give hugs and kisses,

a young boy who loves to be outside...in the dirt...in the swing...or chasing the dogs,

Mama's shadow in the kitchen who loves to bake cookies and eat them, of course,

our performer who loves to entertain with songs and dance,

our litttle man who we love so very much.







Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Happy Birthday

Saturday we celebrated my grandmother's 80th birthday. What kid doesn't love to party?






And eat a bite off of everyone's cupcakes?








My grandmother, Ian's great grandma B.

Our Friday nights...

....now consists of watching wonderfully played  high school football and the truly wonderful band!

Ian watching Daddy's band.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

22 months


Ian,

You are such the big boy now! You want to try to do everything yourself: brush your teeth, get dressed, buckle your car seat, and put on your shoes, just to name a few.

You having starting potty training. Of course, you must bring your joy of books to the potty. (I know this picture will get me in trouble when you're older.)


Your vocabulary has grown so much; you know 55 words easily and it grows each day. You can identify the colors red, blue, orange, and green. You picked out a shirt yesterday, telling me it was "bew". You can count to four out loud and to three using your fingers.

You still love your books. We read at least 3 every nap time and 3 more at bed time. You love, love, love, to climb. We go to Monkey Joe's, an inflatable play area, at least once a week. Last week we went twice! You are Mama's helper in the kitchen. You especially like to make cookies and muffins, you know, to test to make sure the "candy" is good enough.
You like doing crafts with Mama.

You love the water, whether it's bath time or swimming.


You are a very sweet boy, especially with the baby Mama watches during the week. You will be a good big brother...one day. The only time we have trouble is when you want to be independent, which mostly happens in public.

We love you, little man! And we love the little person you are becoming!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Morning walk


"Plane!"


A fall leaf. I can't wait for cooler weather. It's going to be around 85 today, which is a bit hot for me.



"Squirrel!"





Helping Mama push the baby.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Potty time

Ian, you have become such the big boy! You have been potty on the big-boy potty every day after nap time this week! And you, of course, remind me that you get candy after you go potty. I am so proud of you!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009