Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Happy 15-months to Teddy!

Since beginning to move upright last month, I now feel everything I do should be performed while in this position...such as attempting to go up and down stairs, curbs, etc. You name it and I will try it, so I require a close eye at all times!
 
I am absolutely loving summer and would likely live outdoors if one would let me.  Whether out on the deck in my baby pool, at the cabin, playing outside, or at a park, I prefer the fresh air over being inside...which often results in happy (not) transitions when it is time to go in the house!



But as you can see, I still manage to have fun even when I am stuck indoors...
My teeth are popping in all over the place now which is making eating new things even easier.  I continue to be a great eater (except am not a fan of eggs) and have especially been enjoying the fresh fruit of summer.  I also enjoy sweet treats much like my sisters and have eaten more sand and dirt in my short life thus far than my sisters have in their first 3 1/2 years of life...but I am a boy you know!

I passed my 15-mo check up with flying colors, coming in around the 80th percentiles for height and weight and also impressing my MD with my fine motor skills of scribbling and stacking blocks...but likely need to give my older sisters some credit for these skills being they have assisted me with extra exposure.  My favorite words to use are no and stop (often telling M & E them when needed), mama, dada, and more, with my frequently still pointing and squealing for my wants and needs.  I know my body parts of nose, eyes, mouth, hair/head, ears, fingers and toes, and am also enjoying learning animal sounds...though I still mostly love pretending to be a monster. 

You'll notice I haven't mentioned anything about my sleep habits/patterns and instead will just say that those close to me, such as my Mama, still think I am the best snuggler ever...and I'll leave it at that for now!
Hugs, Theodore

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

4th of July 2012

With the 4th of July falling mid-week this year, we were able to spend almost an entire week at the cabin and mother nature provided unbelievable weather.  The days were spent with a ton of activity and we thoroughly enjoyed the company of family.  We share only a few of the highlights!
 

Showing our festive side...
Attempt at a family pic...
Time for fireworks...



Pontoon rides...

 
Plenty of fun in the water...
 
 
 
 
 
A chance to celebrate some other important milestones...

Great Grandma Ollie's 98th Birthday!

 
Papa and Mama's 10th Anniversary!
(Thanks G&G for watching the kiddos overnight so we could have a quick get away to Duluth)
 
Lastly, our individual pics to commemorate the holiday this year...
Madelaine ~ 3 1/2


 
Eleanor ~ 3 1/2
 
Theodore ~ 15 mo


Love from us all!