13 Months Old

So I am done with the white onesies and numbers, but I still want to document what is happening with Zander each month. He is getting so big and is really developing his little personality. I love it! Here is what is happening at 13 months.

Shakes his head "yes" or "no" when you say it. As you can guess, there has been a lot of "no" head shaking going on these days. * Likes to point at things. * Can't sit still at church. Only 5 more months until nursery! * Became a pro at walking. * Has started saying "mom" but it sounds more like a "mmm" sound. * Is getting better at feeding himself. When he doesn't like something, he'll spit it out of his mouth and either put it in his high chair or throw it on the floor. * Loves peas. * Has become really attached so he doesn't like when we leave the room without him. * Hating his bucket car seat. It's time to upgrade to a forward facing seat this month. * 2 more teeth have popped up so he has 8 total. * Waves hello and goodbye. * Gives open mouth, slobbery kisses. * Can open containers with plastic lids (like a Pringles can) with his teeth. He is so talented!*

Trip to the Farm

 

While Devin was at scout camp, Zander and I took a trip to the farm over the weekend. Grandma and Grandpa Wooski were so glad to have us there. Zander made his own fun - maneuvering the laundry basket, playing with Grandma's stuffed animals, eating the window shade cords, rearranging Grandma's kitchen, softly petting the cats (ha ha), and feeding the dogs biscuits. He wasn't quite sure about the chickens. I think next time he'll be big enough to explore out in the yard. It was a fun weekend. Can't wait for our next trip.

Camp Geronimo

Devin is spending the next week with his scouts at Camp Geronimo. He was really excited to join in on some of the merit badge classes. Plus swimming and hiking. It's a boys dream! Can't wait to hear how his week goes and see some pictures. He stole my camera so I said he better bring me some good blogging material. Zander and I will be counting down the days until he comes home.

Happy Father's Day

 

 

Bristol's Birthday & Baby Update

 

 Bristol Bear turned 1 and had a party over the weekend. We celebrated with a pool party and barbeque. Bristol wasn't shy when it came cake time and it was funny to watch her in action. She smashed her hands right into the cake and chowed down. 

Now that all the babies are 1, we wanted to take an updated picture. Here is Bristol, Zander, Alice, and Gabe. What a difference a year makes! The babies are all walking around, getting into mischief, starting to jibber jabber, and are learning to play together. Over this last year, the Clawsons and Kietas have moved and the Merinos are heading to Utah in a few months. The babies have sure changed all our lives and schedules, but we still manage to make time to hang out with our best friends. We are so glad to have them and to go through this stage of our lives at the same time.

Camping

 

 

 

 We went camping with the Spilsburys, Clawsons, Merinos, and Kietas over the weekend. It was nice to get away from the hot summer temperatures and enjoy the cool mountain air.

365 Days of Zander

I can't believe it's already been a year since our sweet 3lbs 11oz baby boy came into our lives. It's amazing to see his transformation. He was all skin and bones. He didn't even fit into preemie clothes. He barely ate 15 oz of formula. Now he is a chubby 18 lbs 10 oz. He is walking around and gets into mischief. He is eating and drinking everything in sight. He is starting to talk. While he has gone through such a change physically, one thing has remained the same. He is still the sweet and cuddly baby that we set eyes on that first day. 

We are so lucky to have him in our lives. He has brought us so much happiness. We are excited to see what this next year has in store for our little toddler.

12 Months Old

 

 

Weighs approx 18 lbs 10 oz * 29 inches long * Is freakishly strong for being such a little guy * Loves popsicles, especially otter pops and big sticks * Drinks the water in the bath * Discovered his pee pee and he likes to touch it * Throws temper tantrums and has the occasional meltdown * Sticks his tongue out when he is concentrating on a task * Got some rhythm. Whenever he hears music, he moves his body to the beat. I think it's the dance parties with dad when I am at work. * Has the cutest smirk * Has us wrapped around his little finger and he knows it. *Walking! * Loves Elmo and Sesame Street * Laughs when we say NO and continues doing whatever naughty thing he was doing * His hair turns into ringlets when it's wet *

The mischief has begun. He wedged himself behind the couch to play with the blinds.