Happy Holidays!

Has it seriously been almost two months since we last posted??? Sorry about the delay. We had many camera issues along the way, but now things seem to be back to normal.

So much has happened since October - Halloween, Thanksgiving, and now getting ready for the much anticipated visit from the big guy (tata).

Some milestone highlights:

*Point to body parts

*Recognizes and names Big Bird (bi-bird), Elmo (momo), Cookie Monster (tootie).

*Completes a shape puzzle by himself.

*Climbs up AND down the stairs by himself.

*New favorite words: "uh oh", "NO", "Pooper", "ma (more)", "tootie (cookies)".

CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SCHOOL:

JACKIE'S GRADUATION PARTY IN SAN ANTONIO:

15 Month Update

So we're a little late at posting; Mommy blames it on work! Anyway, I went to the doctor for the my 15 month check up. All is well with me! Here are the latest stats:

Weight - 24.14 oz. (50%)
Height - 31 inches (50%)
And of course my head is big (90%), but just more room for my brain!

I'm running around everywhere now and I just LOVE to play outside with my lawn mower or slide. I'm also learning how to step down by myself. It's a pretty big deal for me, especially since I like to do a lot of things by myself.

Another big development is I'm FINALLY getting some more chompers! As of today, I only have 3, but my second top tooth is really, really close to coming in.

Pictures will be posted soon. Pumpkin patch, etc.

14 Month Pictures

I cannot believe I'm already 14 months! We went a couple of weeks ago to take my pictures. I think I look pretty darn cute, but you can judge for yourself.

South Padre Island Baby!

We went down to South Padre Island for a nice 4 day vacation. I had so much fun on the beach with the shells and the water. I carried my bucket around everywhere looking for all the best shells. I also got to eat a lot of junk food. Mom says that we're detoxing this week, whatever that means.

Getting ready to go down to the beach. I kept checking out the balcony door to see the waves.

At last, I'm in the water. Here, my dad is showing me the waves. I didn't really like them at first, but later, I didn't want to leave them.

Here I am picking up shells. I wonder where my bucket is???

Can you see how much I just loved the water??

Sea World Trip

So my mom is so behind in posting pictures! Is she busy doing other things??? We went down to San Antonio in August for a trip to Sea World! It was awesome. The seals were my favorite, but I also really liked Shamu and the fish at the aquarium.

Here I am enjoying the show at Shumu stadium. It was so hot, but I had so much fun! Shamu was HUGE!

During Shamu's show, I kind of got distracted by my dad's cap.

I wanted to try to get on some rides, but as you can see, I'm still a little too short! :( Maybe next summer!

Family picture.

After a long day... I fell asleep on my dad's shoulder walking to the car. Laughing and clapping at all the animals was exhausting!

Birthday Party Weekend!!!

My party was finally here!!! We started the celebration Friday night with a trip to Chuck E Cheese. How have I never been here before??? This was the coolest place. My mom and dad thought I was too young to enjoy it, but I showed them.

Checking out the stage
Up close!

Loved all the rides!

The following day was my PARTY! It was at the pool and it was totally awesome! Lots of family and friends. And another delicious cupcake that my Aunt Tanya made for me.

Family picture
This is my bff Viv. I was trying to touch her face, but my mom wouldn't let me.

Pool party!!!
I just couldn't stop staring at Viv!

More pool fun...
Delish cake and cupcakes made by Aunt Tanya!

Blowing out the candle, although I was trying to touch it.

Yummo!!!
Uncle Louie's eying my cupcake, but I ate it ALL!!!!

After the pool and cake, we moved the party to the playscape. I love me some slides!!!

Sweet Chloe
I'm trying to follow Carter up the climber, but I'm still a little too young.

So I ended up climbing up regular stairs. Much better. :)

Cake + Balloons = My 1st Birthday!!!

Well, it's official. I'm ONE year old! Can you believe it? I think my parents are still in denial, or in shock at how fast this past year went by.

Some updates...

• I began to walk around 11 1/2 months. My mom hasn't posted the video yet :(
• My 1 year check-up stats: 22 lbs. 15 oz (50%); 30 in (70%)
• I pretty much eat any and everything nowadays. My favorites include peanut butter sandwiches, rice, chicken, and applesauce.
  

For my actual birthday, my parents got me some awesome balloons and a delicious cupcake! It was SO yummy!!!

I LOVE balloons!!! I was walking all around the house with them!

Made it to the front of the house and still have my balloons.


I also LOVE climbing stairs. I'm always looking out for the gate to be down. Sure enough, this way my lucky day!!!

I made it!!!

Two days and counting...

That's right. Just two more days until my very 1st birthday party! I'm so super excited!!! Let's just hope it doesn't rain because I'm having a party at the pool.

Going to the park

Last weekend, we all went to breakfast for some delicious pancakes! Have I mentioned how much I LOVE pancakes?? Blueberry ones are my favorites. Anyway, after we finished eating, we went and played at the park. It was so much fun!!! I just love crawling through tunnels and love, love, love sliding down slides.


I suckered my mom into coming into the fort with me. It was awesome!

Crawling through the tunnels to reach my dad.
I made it!!!

I LOVE slides. Why was this the first time I got to go on them???

Yes! I'm a happy camper as you can see from me clapping.