Rainy Day

 Dexter has figured out how to climb. He wants up on everything!
I found my ceramic tea set from when I was a kid. I gave it to Violet but I had her wash it before she played with it.

Super Hero Party!

Way fun. I couldn't believe how much Dexter enjoyed opening presents. He was so excited. Not just for the paper either. He was squealing at toys and books and in the picture below he is kissing his new puppy. So funny. Not so excited about his cake though. Violet was jealous. More than I expected. She did good though and I was glad she got a couple presents too. Thanks everyone!

Snow Day

Dalton and Violet went out a few days after the first big snowstorm. What a great big brother he is. He is so mature but he still loves to go out and play in the snow. Perfect. Dexter wanted to go out so bad! Next time little guy.

1 year

 

A year goes by quick. How do I sum up the love I feel for this little boy? He is so sweet and gentle. Lately he is finding his voice though. He has the best squeal when he gets excited. He knows how to get his point across but the next minute he has a smile. He just started kissing. The best kind of baby kisses with his mouth open and sometimes his tongue out. I love it but he won't give too many. I think he knows I'm being greedy trying to get more and more. The first word he said is ball. It sounds like "gah". He says book "ook", and dog "ogg". Most importantly though he says Mom just like "mom". Yes! He is a mamma's boy and I love it. I get him out of bed and he puts his head on my shoulder and says "ahhahhahh". When we get in the car he makes the same sing song noises every time. He just started objecting to getting in the car seat. I put him forward facing a couple weeks ago, he likes it. He looks so little in the big car seat. He never looks little anymore. He has been walking for it seems like forever now. I guess only about 6 weeks. He got snow boots and a snow pants and books for his birthday. I can't wait to see him playing in the snow. He is still nursing. Getting ready to wean him any day now. It will be hard. He doesn't eat a lot of foods yet but he will eat almost everything I give him. When he sees Dalton get a bag of Doritos out he will scream until he gets one. I give him a banana in his chair almost every morning, he wont touch it. I gave him one in the car this morning and he ate the whole thing. Little stinker. He loves his family. He gets excited when Dalton gets home from school. When he sees Violet first thing in the morning he gives her a big smile. When his Dad gets home from work he runs to the window and squeals while he watches him walk all the way in the house. What a blessing he has been to our family. Just like with all the other kids it is hard to remember life before him. He fits right in.