18 Month Update

• Says many words and will repeat words when asked to.
• mira, oso, trash, cheese, otros, gracias, dada, mama, ouch, yuck, door
  
• Will give you five when asked.
• Will hug and kiss you (usually) when asked.
• Will say "Hi" to everyone who passes him.
• Will wave bye-bye and hello.
• Dances to music that he likes.
• Spins and wiggles his shoulders--he is constantly making up new dance moves
• When he sees something he's not supposed to do/touch he will say, "No, no, no, no, no".
• Is still obsessed with all doors.
• Took baby Jesus out of the manger scene as soon as we set it up.
• Will now keep his arms folded for most of a prayer.
• Will turn off the TV periodically during the day and fold his arms and wait for me to say a prayer (there are some days I say 6 or 7 prayers).
• Really likes Tom & Jerry cartoons--will laugh out loud when Tom gets hit by Jerry.
• Will not sleep without his bear.
• Is still drinking his milk in a bottle and taking a bottle of water when he sleeps.
• Is sleeping pretty well, but sometimes has a hard time settling down.
• Really likes to play with his Legos and his Little People farm.
• Likes to eat freeze dried strawberries, cut up apples without skin, mac & cheese, spaghetti, little pizzas, tilapia, tuna fish, all bread, any sweets. Doesn't really like the texture of meat nor vegetables.
• LOVES to wash his hands. He will rub his hands together when he wants to wash them.
• Will put his hands up in the air when something is finished/empty. Will do this when he is done eating.
• Will growl when he sees a bear.
• Will bark when he sees a dog.
• LOVES Christmas lights and trees. Will say, "Mira", when he sees them or any animal.
• Was very gentle with the Christmas tree ornaments. Would just sit and look at them and every so often touch them very softly.
• He's having a little bit of a hard time sitting still for 20 minutes for reading time, but hopefully will get better in the future.
• Loves to help me put lotion on my legs.
• When I say, "Let's go change your diaper", Andrew will walk to his bedroom door and wait for me to open the door.
  

CHRISTMAS!!!

Before opening presents.

Andrew and I waiting to open presents!

Andrew, after the Santa spoils.

Andrew looking at what Santa gave him.

Our stockings and tree.

Temple Square Lights

This year we went up to Salt Lake to look at the lights since it will be the last time for 3 years before we go back to see them. Andrew was absolutely in love with all of the lights. He especially loved the round Tabernacle with doors every 10 feet!

Random Photos

Thanksgiving Eve

Eating an Oreo cookie

Pretending to put powder on his feet just like Daddy.

Santa Picture

Here is Andrew with Santa--we went to RC Willey and got our free hot dogs and soda and then our free picture with Santa!

Andrew Dancing

Here is Andrew showing off some off some of his dance moves. He has others and we will try to catch them on film in the future. Otherwise, enjoy!

Happy Halloween 2

Walking in the mall (he HAD to have his bear!)

Walking in the mall

The family

Carving the pumpkin

Playing in the pumpkin guts

Walking in the mall

The Pumpkin Patch Pictures

Andrew looking at the geese (He kept using his lion roaring voice to talk to all the animals--goats, rabbits, chickens and geese)

Andrew's creation (Matt, it reminds me of the secret rock stacker in Storrs)

Picking out a pumpkin

Sitting with Mom

Peeking out of the Jack-o-Lantern

Walking in the corn stalk maze

With Dad

Cute

Going into the Pumpkin Patch

Sitting in front of a really big pumpkin

Sitting with Winnie the Pooh

16 Months Update

• Today in church, everytime somebody spoke on the microphone, Andrew would fold his arms thinking that they were going to say a prayer. Needless to say, his arms were folded for most of Sacrament Meeting.
• He saw me eat something hot and I waved my hand in front of my mouth. He now does this periodically when he eats.
• He will dance to certain music while in the car, moving his body from side to side in his carseat. His favorite dance tune right now is Pink's, "Tell Me Something Good" from the Happy Feet soundtrack.
• He loves walking everywhere, but sometimes you have to be firm because he won't hold your hand when there are are cars around.
• When you give him something to eat, he will give you this cheesy grin with his eyes all squinty.
• He is still obsessed with all cell phones and remote controls.
• He really enjoyed the "Peek a Who?" book we checked out of the library.
• He makes a roaring sound for all animals.

15 Month Milestones

• Started walking September 30th--has been getting better daily
• Will fold his arms on command and keep them folded for most of a prayer
• Has 14 teeth--8 on bottom and 6 on top
• Eats just about everything
• Does not like cow tongue and green beans
• Loves having his teeth brushed and his face washed
• Really enjoys the Karen Katz "Lift the Flap" books
• Still loves his Wallace & Gromit books
• Loves to dance to music
• Still likes to clean off any surface
• Will bring you things if you ask him
• Will usually go to sleep at 7 pm and not wake up until 8 am the next morning
• Usually will take 1 nap during the day for about 2 hours

VACATIONS PHOTOS!

Grandpa and Andrew relaxing

Just being silly

Helping Dad open his birthday presents

A big sea otter at the aquarium

Sharks at the aquarium

Knocking at the lighthouse at Mystic Seaport

Being submariners again :)

"GRANDMA! That's NOT nice!!!"

Swinging at the Mansfield Library playground

Dad and Andrew at the beach in Connecticut (the water was too cold)

Dad and Andrew at the Mystic Aquarium

"He looks just like 'Happy Feet'!"

"Howdy, Sailor!"

Mary and Andrew eating a banana on the bed-couch

Being buried in the sand by Dad

Swimming in Guen's Pond

In front of the falls in Mohegan Sun

"Bear Hug" at Mohegan Sun

Dad and Andrew pretending to be submarine drivers at the USS Nautilus

13 Month Update

• He learned how to sip through a straw 2 weeks ago.
• Still not walking, but has turned into a mountain goat--he likes to climb the couch and me while sitting down.
• In the mornings when I get him out of his crib, he usually hands me his empty bottle. This morning, I went into his room and he handed me just the ring from his bottle. He has learned how to unscrew it. The nipple and the bag were on the floor.

1st BIRTHDAY!

All the spoils

Sitting with the spoils
Sitting with the spoils 2
Sitting in the spoils 3

Opening presents with Dad.
Running away from the camera Biting that present of Mom's once again

Avoiding the camera
No more pictures!
"Oooh, a book!"

"Please, no more pictures!"
"Okay, maybe one more..."
"Really, this is the last one!"

"YUM!"
"Here, you have a piece."

"Blow out the candle!"
The FOUR gallon ice cream cake!
"Wipe my hand off please..."

Playing "penguin"
Playing "penguin"
Andrew's 1st birthday
Andrew's cake