Walking!!

August 27
Michael has been taking steps for a long time but has always seemed to prefer to crawl. Today, he seemed to forget about crawling and took off walking. Mike and I are so thrilled. It is a little funny to watch him wadddle along but it is so darn cute!!


Michael has also learned alot of other new things in the recent weeks. He is able to identify Mama, DaDa and Nolan in pictures. He waves hello and bye, bye directly at people now. He used to wave to people using the hand that was behind my back when I was holding him. He can sign more, dog, and drink. He can identify cats and dogs in his book. He absolutely LOVES dogs!! He loves reading and will bring me books to read to him!! I am so proud of this because I have been faithfully reading 10 books or more a day to Michael since he was born!! He has also taking on a liking to cleaning tools- (thanks to Nolan) he loves my swiffer, and my little vacuum.

He loves taking bike rides with Daddy and Mommy. He also loves to look at birds and airplanes. He spots airplanes before I even see them. It is funny because several months ago we were at Ashlynne's house(she lives very close to the air base) and we were trying to point out an airplane to Michael-The plane was literally circling the house and he didn't even notice it until it practically had landed on her rooftop!! He heard the plane but wasn't looking up high enough to see it!! Now he notices the tiniest little airplane way up in the sky...the minute he hears the engine. It always amazes me how quickly he learns and how much he takes in everyday. It is a wonderful blessing to see him take in the world.

August 26

Today, Michael played with these maracas for a long time. He took them all over the house and tapped them on many different surfaces. He also placed them in and out of many different toys and drawers. This is one of his favorite things to do right now. He loves to take things in and out, in and out!! I often find things in the trash can, or the bread drawer. Sometimes I drive myself crazy trying to find something and then a few days later I find it in one of Michael's hiding spots!!

Big Boy!!

August 25

This morning I let Michael sit in a chair for the first time to eat breakfast. He was so proud to be sitting like Mommy and Daddy. It was very sweet. I could tell he was excited and I was surprised he didn't try to climb up on the table!!

Last week at MiMi and Pop's house he identifed DaDa in a picture. I was very impressed because it was a picture he had never seen before with many people in it!! What a smart little guy!!

Riding with a Friend

August 13

Today, Michael took a ride over to the neighbors house on his Kawasaki. The little girl Ashley came out with her Jeep Wrangler and they rode around the yard together. Then, Ashley wanted to take Michael for a ride so I put him into the seat next to her and she drove them around. I don't know what Michael was thinking but he just kept looking around as if he wanted to say, "Mom, why did you put me in this Jeep?"

Fun in the Ford

August 11

Tonight, Colin and Pop came over for dinner. After dinner, when they were about to leave, Mike put Michael and Colin into the back of the pickup. They thought it was the best!! They ran around and giggled for about 10 minutes before we had to pull them out!! It was very cute to see them play together.

Helping Mommy

August 11

One of Michael's new and favorite things to do is to help me unload the groceries when we get home from the store. Here he is putting bread crunbs into the refrigerator!!

Rainbows

August 10

Today, we had a little sun shower and Mike had the idea to go outside to check for a rainbow. When we got outside we were confronted by the biggest and most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen. It went right over our house from front to back. It is moments like these that confirm my beliefs that Daddy is safe and happy in heaven. Immediately, I called Mom and Mom Mom (MomMom was in town visiting) and I told MomMom that PopPop had sent her a sign from heaven. She was thrilled.