Ethan turned 15 months old on Saturday, and I realized that it has been quite awhile since I've updated the blog. Our summer has been pretty busy and he keeps me on my toes, which means not a lot of time at the computer:) A quick recap of summer so far: fun play dates with friends, trips to the programs at the library, playing at the Museum of Art, swimming with friends, Kindermusik, and birthday parties. He had a great 15-month check-up; 97th percentile for height, and 90th percentile for weight. He was perfectly still for the doctor's exam and barely cried for shots, but getting weighed was worst part (it's my least favorite part of doctor's visits too:) These days Ethan is running rather than walking, "stomping", trying to jump-sometimes surprising himself and us when he is successful, climbing on anything and everything, walking up stairs with hands-held. His current favorite activity is stacking toys and then trying to stand on them, when he's not still trying to get his Lil Zoomer's toy to spin him-as you'll see below in the pics. He has also gained many words this summer, and has about 20, 10-12 of which he uses on a regular basis. Ethan also loves dancing, especially to "Mama Paquita", his favorite song from the Kindermusik cd, and requests that song multiple times every day. He is getting better feeding himself with a spoon, likes to scribble, and LOVES to tear paper, and still loves his books and for us to read to him, although this is mostly at bedtime these days, because he is too busy to sit during the day. He still loves all dogs, especially Milli, but she still does not return his affection, but she's more tolerant of him. This is a busy age for sure, but it is such a fun time too! It is amazing to watch him learning so many new skills, and see his determination as he tries new things. We are so thankful for our little blessing and for the excitement and joy he brings to each day! Here are a few pics from the summer.
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| Playing with Miles and Drew at the Museum |
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| So many fun toys there! |
Laughing with Daddy
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| Swimming and splash pad fun |
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| Sweet boy! |
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| Thankfully still loves running with Mommy and Daddy! |
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| Yum, cherries! |
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| hmm, let's try this again; it spins my toys, why not me? |
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| well since it won't spin me, maybe I'll just use it as a seat... |
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| Nope, still won't spin me... |
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| Climbing in stuff-so fun! |
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| Refreshment break with Miles |
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| Yep, I'm standing on my bucket, no hands!! |
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| Maybe with 1 leg in the air... |
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| Swimming fun! |
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| 3 different girls pushing me, this is the life! |
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| Cousin Logan's birthday was so fun, |
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| He had BALLOONS!!! |
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| Chair stand-off, it ended peacefully! |
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| Uncle Heath is so funny! |
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| Climbing!! |
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| Fun at Miles' birthday party |
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| Helping Miles tear paper... |
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| Sweaty day at the park!!! |
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| Trying to break Sugar out of jail at Natalie Kate's bday party... |
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| If only we could open this door... |
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| Fun with Julia at the Rhett Strollathon, go team Suki! |
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| It was sooooo hot, Mommy let me have a snow cone!! |
