4.28.11

I love that you go grab me books to read you. You like "Old Hat, New Hat" and a Clifford book. You hand me the book and then you sit on my lap. Usually I can barely hear myself reading because you are talking while I read. Since it's been getting warm, we've been taking bike rides everyday and this is another thing you enjoy.

4.21.11

Last Saturday you visited the zoo for the first time. The Anchorage zoo doesn't have as many animals as many other zoos because most animals can't survive in this climate. The zoo has all the Alaska animals you see in our backyard: bears, wolves, moose, fox, and eagles but there are a few exciting animals like the tiger, polar bears, seals, and the big hairy camel. Last Saturday was family day so we got in free. The girls got their face painted. All you wanted to do was walk around and climb in with the llamas, the camel, and sheep. We only stayed for a few hours but you loved it. Most pictures you weren't looking at the camera because you were staring at the animal behind you.

4.14.11

You're 13 months now. I just put you down for a nap. I think you're transitioning to 1 nap a day. The past few days you have taken about a 3 hour nap and sleeping 12-13 hours at night. We've been playing outside  now since the weather has been warm. When I say warm, I mean it's in the upper 40's. You've been learning a bunch of new things since playing and taking walks outside such as a tricycle, helicopter, and airplanes, birds, dogs, bikes, scooters, basketballs, grass, running and falling on asphalt, sidewalk chalk, and much more. You tend to gravitate toward the street so I keep a close eye on you. This morning Dad and I walked in on you in the bathroom. You had climbed onto the stool, were looking in the mirror while brushing your hair with my brush. It was pretty darn cute too since you were brushing your hair on the flat part of the brush instead of the bristles. When I say point to my nose, you point to it. You are a happy boy. You like to explore and are curious about your surroundings. I would also say that you are a good observer. I love catching you staring at something with serious intent and curiosity. Yesterday it was watch some boys bounce basketballs. You still love to cuddle. You refuse to eat bananas. Have you been talking to Aunt Shannon lately? The only 2 people who don't like bananas. When I take you to they gym I leave and you don't cry anymore. Dad just got home last night from a meeting in California. You were thrilled to see him this morning. That's a modge podge of what your life is right now.