Here comes the sun

Finally after all this rain we are getting some sunshine again so I can play outside in my new backyard!

15-months

I went to my 15-month old check-up the other day. I have a new doctor and he's a pretty funny guy. When he first saw my name, he said he hoped he didn't have to give me a shot because with that name he wouldn't want to mess with me. Too bad he gave me one anyway, but this time it was on my arm and I didn't even cry. And I got a Spiderman band-aid.

My health report card was stellar. I am strong, active, chatty and affectionate. He said I am in a comprehension phase, and Mama and Dada will be astounded by the things I am beginning to understand (tell me about it, sometimes they are shocked at what I know). I am starting to like books for more than just something to nibble on. I have a mouthful of teeth, which has been causing me to pull on my ear a bit, but my ears look perfect inside. Also because of my teeth, the doctor suggested I start drinking milk out of a cup - I do NOT like this idea.

I weigh 24 lbs 4 oz and am in the 75th percentile for weight. My length is 31 and 1/4 inches - 50th percentile. So I like to eat, what of it?

My new house

This past weekend we moved out of our old apartment into a real house. This place is so much bigger than any other place we've lived - I can ride my bike all around the downstairs. The couch in our family room is super comfy, and I love to climb on it.


My room is really cool too, now that my toys are there. And there is a big yard I can explore - today I was helping Mama sweep out there. I can't wait to pull on the plants and eat bugs.

Mama and Dada say moving is a real pain. But I am loving these boxes.



There is still a lot to do around the house, but I'm trying to do my part.




It's also great being close to my friend Leo. Yesterday I went over to his house to play with his toys outside.

The long road home

My first bike

Streaking

Smell that dairy-air

Last week Mama and I went to Wisconsin for a little vacation. I met a lot of my family that I hadn't before, and they all seemed to enjoy my presence greatly. I went up on a tractor and rode a four-wheeler (while strapped to my mom's back anyway).


I ran around a lot and hung out with Daisy the dog.



I also found out how much fun it is to play with a hose and how dramatically people react when you spray them with cold water - I gotta remember that one.



And of course what is a vacation without lots of eating?


It was a great trip - I had lots of fun hanging out with everyone and getting some quality time with vóvó.




But I did miss Daddy a lot, and traveling takes a lot out of a babe (and apparently out of mamas and vóvós too!)