I can not believe how quickly Brandon is growing up - I know everyone says that - it must mean because it is true that they grow up way too fast! Brandon is now eighteen months old! A few weeks ago Jared mentioned that in only 14 and a half years Brandon would be driving - it took me back a little, 14 is a lot less then 16 WOW it is going so fast! He is growing growing and pretty soon he will be gone - what an ugly thought! So to make sure I remember as best as I can I thought I would journal the things he is up to at 18 months.
Brandon is learning many new words like; car, truck (t t t cruck), ball, bottle, dog (ogogog), cat (tat), Nicole (cole), McKell (Kell), mom, dad, hi, yuck, duck, book (ook), and Pooh for Winni the Pooh.
Brandon has learned a few signs like; car, eat, more, all done, boat, book, football, and baseball.
Brandon can climb, run, and get around to just about anywhere.
Brandon's favorite things include; cars, trucks, balls, dogs, cats, books, family, and people - he is very social.
Brandon started nursery - a great day for our whole family! He adjusted very well - never looking back to see if mom and dad were still there - he just didn't care, he was having too much fun!
Brandon is almost always fun to have around. He loves to fold his arms for prayers. (consequently we say a lot of prayers at random times of the day) He give knuckles to just about anyone. It is really cute when you are clear across the room, you stick out your fist and say "Rock It" Brandon will then stick out his fist and stretch as far as he can to give you knuckles, then he walks while still stretching to reach you, it is so cute! Brandon also likes to "put up his dukes" and show us his muscles. Brandon also give high fives, and he will shake your hand. But my favorite two things that Brandon does is when he gives "nice luvs" and "uhmuhs" (kisses) He gives tight squeezes, and very wet kisses, I love it!
I am so happy to have Brandon, and to be able to stay home with him and watch him learn at his own pace. I just wish it would slow down just a little, and I wish the pictures captured him a little better.
There in the dirt was a little flower that budged! YEAH! While today might official be the first day of spring, I know we are getting another snow storm, but until then, it budged, and it promises spring will be here very soon! YEAH!!
The Aquarium is great in that nearly all of the windows are level with little children, and if not there are ledges for them to climb on so they can get up close. The boys loved watching the fish, especially Jack - WOW did he love those fish! :)
My personal favorite is the lion fish - they are so cool looking!
The Aquarium also has a coral reef for the kids to crawl around and under - once the boys figured it out they really enjoyed it!
The Aquarium just open up their South American exhibit which is a favorite for Jared because it is where he served his mission. We saw, piranha, Cayman alligators, an anaconda, and four eyed fish.
I have been wanting to go to a park for some time now but every time we try the park is muddy, or still covered in snow. This was a great day for playing in the park, and the boys are at a great age for climbing and exploring. I love Jacks big grin as he is coming down the slide!
My little cheese. :)
Love Jack's face. :)
The boys loved riding in this train. I think Chandler's cheese smile is terrific!
It was so fun to see Melissa again and catch up. After lunch we came back to my house to visit, all the boys went back into the back yard and had a great time digging in the dirt, and exploring. It is times like these when I wish Brandon had an older brother to play with and make messes with, He had such a great day! Thanks Melissa for the fun visit!!!!!
I love dressing the boys up so they match. :)
