Baby or Animal?

Ok, first off, I get to call him baby until next month...so Matt says. Even though, I guess, he's officially a "toddler" now that he can, in fact, "tottle." :)

I can now see why some parents refer to their children as animals. Lately, he sure has been demonstrating some animalistic traits!!

...he rivals amphibians for slime and goo...


...like a little puppy, everything in the mouth, and chewing on it!...


...or is he a cow? eating grass?...


...he definitely eats like a horse!...


...curiousity like a cat, getting into places that you don't actually belong...


...but what animal really wants to be caged?...


I'm glad he's not really an animal...but a little boy made in the image of God! Still fun to see all of the experiences that shape a human being, and allow us to relate with all of the world God has created!

I'm definitely enjoying all of these "benchmarks" if you will, of toddlerhood. As I keep saying, it's such a wonderful gift to watch Ian explore things for the first time with that wide-eyed wonder. And, keeps me in great shape chasing after my little animal/baby! :)

Word of the Day

Ian is saying new words every day...

Right now, he's very regulary using "no" (complete with headshake) and "loook" (not quite that clear, very humorous how he does it).

He's also tried to say "more," "ball," "book," and "dog" among others. Unfortunately, "dog" sounds more like "dawg" ::groan::

11 months old today...and I'm so behind on the monthly updates, I'll have to go back and postdate...but we do have the measurements on his physical baby calendar at least!

I can't believe he's going to be 1 year old next month!!!!! It snuck up on me, and now I'm in supercharge mode for party planning! :)

Everyone says it's because I blinked...and when I blink again he'll be having kids of his own. I'm hoping the next time I blink we'll be in heaven worshipping God!!! That would be the best fast forward of time I could ask for.

Hope everyone had a blessed weekend!

Love is in the air...

Yes, it's that time again...Spring. Birds tweeting, etc, etc. Well, the picture below adds new meaning to "Love is in the air." I can't believe that Ian is almost 1 year old...and no, I really didn't think I could possibly love so much.



Puts things in a totally new perspective. (Pun intended).

It has been so wonderful having daddy home again and making memories TOGETHER as a family!

Speaking of which, tomorrow is BEACH DAY! So, off I go to scurry and collect plastic pail and shovel, sunscreen, little bucket hat, towels, and of course...CAMERA :) for the exciting day ahead. I have been so excited for this trip, as Matt and I have been waiting on the weather to cooperate so that we could make the trip together. The last time Ian went, he was only 3 months old, and we both cannot wait to see how he will react, and the faces of discovery he will be sure to make. I'm guessing smiles all around! :)

Steppin' Out...

(Ok so that's what I have done this past...ooooh way too long...Matt is going to help me be more dedicated to updating regularly...and obviously I have some post-dating to do!!! But enough of the boring stuff...you won't believe it 'til you see it, hehe)

Ian is officially walking!!!! :)

With much encouragement from Mom and Dad he is walking back and forth really well now...and enjoying the attention it gets him. We are so excited for him!



And a brief video! :)

IAN IS WALKING NOW!
(if the link doesn't work, just follow family photos link on the sidebar, and it's in the April album)

So, there's no lack of cliches for taking that first step, I'll restrain myself!

What a wonderful blessing to watch him grow up!!