We spent this month enjoying life here in Virginia. David and I have now been here 8 years. Wow! We celebrated my 30th birthday with a dinner with friends and then took Landon on a picnic to Yorktown beach to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary. We painted Landon's room and put up 2 space mural decals on the walls. It has been great the last few weeks to feel settled in the new house. It has left us with a lot of time for play dates!
Landon is on a roll doing new things almost daily. In honor of 12 months here are 12 things you would see if you were with us for a day:
1. He can use a fork pretty well.
2. He loves to brush his teeth.
3. He climbs stairs no problem.
4. He can roar like a lion.
5. He enjoys tickling people.
6. He may be doing laps pushing his toy around the house. (olympics?)
7. He climbs onto the chair and couch and dives head first off. (olympics?)
8. He likes to pretend you are the dog and play fetch with toys as he throws them off the chair.
9. He may stand on his own but don't blink because you will miss it.
10. In his crib he will stand up to get all the extra pacifiers and if he gets bored he will bounce them off the wall.
11. He will yell at you if you walk by and don't wave or say hello because that's just rude.
12. He often says wow when he sees anything new or dad does something really cool.
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| Saying Hello to Strangers on the beach. |
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| How much do I get for helping with dishes? |
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| Let's feed the animals dad! |
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| Spaghettio Facial |
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| An early Birthday gift from Grandma & Grandpa Reeves |
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| Baseball team came over to play! |
I made it! I said I would blog once a month for the first year and here we are. This year has been incredible and I have loved every minute of being a mom! My summer home with him has been so special and I am sure I will be running home from work everyday to pick him up from daycare! I have to say I am really proud of David and I for making it through this year learning the ropes of a baby while moving, changing jobs, and traveling.
Landon,
If I would want you to remember anything about your first year is that you are loved more than you could ever know by your family and friends. We have been blessed beyond words with everything from good times to meals, diapers, gifts, and prayers. Thank you to all who have supported us as we began this parenting adventure. You have an awesome personality and your Dad and I love to play with you. Every morning I love getting out of bed to come get you and see you smile. I am so excited to continue to watch you grow and take your first steps!
Love,
Mom