1 Year, 9 Months, 30 Days

Dear John,

Mom has been hoarding photos, so it is time to post them.  Before each I do, let me tell you the big milestone of the week.  You say big words!  Like "blueberries".  You also love to dance to The Hot Dog song on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse :)

This week, you picked a new BFF.  We don't know his name yet so we just call him Teddy.  When we were having breakfast at Parker and Ottis, you found him in a basket with a ton of other stuffed animals.  You picked him up, hugged him, and wouldn't let him go.  Your big eyes looking at us while clutching him won you a new best friend.

We also learned how fun it was to run through the sprinkler!  Mom and Dad have not done it in 20 years, and we had just as much fun as you.

Here are a few more pictures I have had piling up.  My favorite is Elmo with the three binkies in his mouth.  You left the binkies in there and went upstairs for a nap, when you came downstairs and saw elmo again, you died laughing.  It was adorable.

Love, Mom

1 Year, 9 Months, 20 Days

Dear John,

Last week, Mom and Dad went on a trip to St. Martin while you got to have Grandparent Camp :)  One of the many things you did at Grandparent Camp was learn to ride a tricycle!  Papa J got a great video of you doing it.  Also, after Mom and Dad got back, we were throwing a ball and you said "One, Two, Three" before throwing without being prompted.  That is huge!  Your other big milestones are staying more than two words together (like "sit down"), counting, and getting all 4 canine teeth at once.  You are growing up so fast!

Love,
Mom

1 Year, 9 Months, 7 Days

Dear John,

You without a doubt know how cute you are.  We were at the museum and you were smiling at everyone with your shades on.  You stopped every single person in their tracks to admire you.  You are such a ham.

Love, Mom.