14 Months Old...

It is so wonderful to have time off this summer to enjoy with my family! Tricia has cut back her hours at work to be home more too so we are making a point to spend some of that time together with our kiddos. This was Sawyer's first time playing in the play area at the mall... They had a great time.

Our little Umpa Lumpa loves his spaghetti!

I watched the Coobs girls last week and Leila and Sawyer enjoyed the water table in the tent! I am a bit of a sun nazi... Don't want my baby to get burned!




I was better at this blogging thing last summer when I wasn't chasing Sawyer around...but I wouldn't go back. He is getting to be pretty ornery and I can see that he is constantly taking mental notes and cooking up schemes. My favorite thing lately has been watching him learn and practice all of the signs we have been working on. I find it totally hilarious that when he doesn't know a sign for something he will just start moving his hands around, it is so cute. So far we have learned: more, all done, milk, that (Sawyer's made up sign...very similar to milk), light, fan, flower, book, dog... can't think of anything else right now but I am sure I am missing something. We have seen him attempt boat but he doesn't use it spontaneously yet. He will get there soon as much as he loves going for rides on Poppa's boat.

Early Summery Fun!

Mom! This pool isn't big enough for me! The grass is pokey! Okay, thank you Cassie, this is more like it!

We were hearing weird noises coming from down in the egress window well. Cassie found 3 toads.
My little vegetable garden my Daddy (Andrea's Daddy) built.
My herb/flower garden!

A Year and a Month Later...

Sawyer is keeping us busier than ever! It blows my mind that only one year ago he was an immobile little bundle who never emptied my cupboards, tried to pull down the gate, or bumped his head. Here I am today with Cheerios covering my kitchen floor, and a baby covered in bruises and potential tooth damage... I hope I never forget to count my blessings. Sawyer came home from daycare 4 times in 3 weeks with big bruises on his head and one day he nearly bit through his lip. Steve had to take him to the dentist one day because he fell at home and jammed his teeth pretty good. Then he took him to the doctor two days later because he nearly bit through his lip! I really don't want to wish anything away when it comes to watching Sawyer grow up, but I hope he comes out of this clumsy stage soon! After the bruises at daycare from falling, Steve talked to the staff about making the place more toddler friendly. They have not made changes so we are looking for new daycare come Fall. Let me know if you hear of any good options!




Poor kiddo had the worst diaper rash ever! Needless to say, he spent a lot of time soaking and airing out. It made for a messy weekend...

Sawyer and Sydney are so fun to watch play together. They make the game of peek-a-boo hilarious! It will be such fun to watch these two grow up together.
Mohawk courtesy of Cassie

Happy Birthday Sawyer and Leila!

I took the day off to spend with the birthday boy. Tricia, Leila, Thea, Cassie, Sawyer and I had so much fun at the Children's Museum. I cannot wait to take him back again! It turned out to be just a perfect day all around.












Sawyer had so much fun in the grocery store I didn't think I would be able to convince him to move on! He finally did but with a little resistance. He actually walked over to the cart that was pulled out for him and pushed that baby in circle after circle through the grocery store.











I wish you all could have seen the puppet show Tricia and Leila put on. It was so entertaining Cassie and I were in tears with laughter.

Tricia: (The Giraffe) "What about you little boy? Is it your birthday? How old are you?"
Leila: (The Zebra) "Are you 1?" :pause: "Or maybe 2?"

The day before the big 1 year...

All day today I caught myself reflecting on this day one year ago. I can't stop doing that actually. "One year ago I was getting ready for my last doctor appointment before baby." "One year ago I was having the last nice dinner out with my husband before parenthood." "One year ago I was still wondering if it would be a boy or a girl." Tomorrow will be the same I am sure. Filled with wonder and memories...



I am using a personal day to spend the day playing with the birthday kiddos! We are going to the mall to have lunch and play at the children's museum. I really can't wait. More to come...

Birthday Bash!

Ah...a peaceful Saturday morning, checking out the view...He had no idea the house would fill with family friends, presents and cake only a few hours later!






Leila is such a good present opening assistant!






The maiden voyage of the daddy powered Radio Flyer!









Finally! He can have his cake and eat it too!

Easter

Hunt eggs? Hmmm...It's kinda cold for that, don't you think? Besides, I am sure Leila will share with me!