9/22/14

22-29/52

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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Celebrating memorial day at the park.
 
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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Enjoying the Louisiana sunshine.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Hanging out by the pool.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
 So proud of dad. He's officially an US airman!


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
On his way to the park.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Never miss a chance to jump on mom and dads bed.
 

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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Always on the run!


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
On walk with grandma.

5/23/14

15 months .




Fifteen months. FIFTEEN. For some reason this number suddenly seems so large. How is it that our baby joined our family fifteen months ago? Sure, when he turned one, it was huge. The big 1. But he was still my baby. Fifteen months and this kid is just that, a kid! His personality has developed into something amazing and he truly is his own person. A happy, silly, smart, musically talented (not sure where that came from) person. He has been our biggest blessing and continues to show us that each and every day.

+ weight: Good grief. All I can say is that  I am so glad he walks on his own. When I do have to pick him up I thank the heavens it will only be for a minute. Though, I do not know his exact weight, I'm going to guess close to 38 lbs. 

+ health: Just got over a fever but luckily it was a short one. Other than that, the sunshine has only done good and he is healthy healthy.

+ sleep: He has decided to move his bed time from 7:30 to 9:00 and then wakes up around 7:30. With Kristofer gone, I'm actually glad he's staying up with me. I love the extra company.

+ diet: He is actually getting picky. Shocker, right? He now says no to certain foods and doesn't stay entertained long enough to finish his meals. Too much to play with! But there is always time for "na-na" (bananas) That is what he'll always ask for and if we are in the produce section and he sees them, it will be a constant saying of "na-na, na-na, na-na"
 
+ crying: He doesn't really cry, thank goodness. He is king at whining, though. Usually it's when he's tired or when he gets frustrated that you can't understand him. He's trying to get a point across and he knows you don't understand what he is saying, so his solution is WHINING. 

+ clothes: He's still in 12 months but I tend to put him in 18 months because I'm that mom that doesn't want to shop for new clothes every month. I tend to buy in advance. Doesn't everyone, though?

+ baby gear love: He love, love, love, love, how many is that? 4? okay.  LOVES, stuffed animals. He will beg for one every time he sees them in a store. He has become particularly attached to a white bear Kristofer gave me when we first started dating. The moment he wakes up he heads straight the the bear and repeats "beh, beh" Which I'm guessing means "bear." I've never had a toy I was attached to so I don't quite get it, but I guess I can dig it. It's pretty cute.

+ social: He is SOCIAL. He will smile and everyone and anyone at anyplace. We can't get through any store or park without being stopped by someone wanting to squeeze his cheeks and play. Good thing he's a good sport. All those "grannies" wanting to tell us about their grand kids and squeeze his toes really takes patients. Bless the kid, really. 

+ milestones: Besides FINALLY taking to plunge and walking, it's pretty much everything. He is getting so big and is showing his own little quirks. He loves to make kissy noises at me and fake laugh, just so I'll laugh. He loves to sing Frozen (yes, the movie even got to me 15 mo. old boy). He is getting so big, you guys! Someone make it stop because I obviously can't. 


5/20/14

15-21/52

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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Playing on the steps at Temple Square.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Caught a glimpse of his reflection.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Easter morning! He was so excited about his bubble machine.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Finally got a some sunshine for a day of picnics and new hideout discovering.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Short sleeves have made an appearance. 


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Still getting a little nervous about these dark tunnels but getting more brave every day.


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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 
Went shoe shopping for walking shoes to wear when we head down south. Someone definitely approved!

4/15/14

a whole new adventure


And off he goes to basic! The last few days flew by! I'm pretty sure I'm still in shock. I have to brag that I kept it together pretty well, at the MEPS building, where we were able to watch Kristofer swear in and say goodbye.
Being there with so many others in my same situation was somehow comforting. I saw the other families and children and felt better after telling myself "If they can do it, I can do it." I literally patted myself on the back for sparing my family from seeing me being a blubbery mess, but I can't say the lady at the little coffee shop I stopped at on my way home, was so lucky. I'm sure she was in utter shock when I just about broke down at the register. She was probably thinking to herself "I just asked if you wanted some cream in your tea, lady. Calm down." I won't be going back there for a long while! We have to pick our battles though, right?
Watching Kristofer get on that bus and drive away made me appreciate the extra time we had together these last few days. We made sure we focused on each other and enjoyed our last hours as a family under the same roof, for a long while anyway. We walked around temple square and soaked in the sunshine. Its funny how the smallest things turn into the best things when you know your time is limited. Watching Liam play with his dad and the relationship they have suddenly seems like it has become 1000x more beautiful in my eyes.
I am so incredibly proud of Kristofer. I am proud to be his #1 supporter and I am even more proud to be his wife. I can't wait to see him graduate and see him continue to succeed. And I definitely can't wait to see him two months! First day of the rest of our lives!

4/4/14

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 A portrait of Liam once a week, every week in 2014 

He's finally understanding that it can be just as fun to look through the pages of books as it is using them as weapons or seeing how far he can throw them. Boys, I tell ya.