13 months

Daniel is 13 months today! He is having a great time cruising around our furniture--he's wanting to walk, but doesn't quite have the guts to do it. He is trying to say new words/sounds each day. Daniel is really really smart--he knows just how to fuss and squirm so that mommy caves and gives him what he is asking for... Oh boy. He is testing me daily. He loves to smile and giggle---a delight to be around. Oh, and he LOVES spaghetti (see below). :)

I forgot to post Daniel's stats from his 12 mo. appointment.
Height: 30 1/4 inches (75th perc.)
Weight: 20 lbs 6 oz (25th perc.)

Baby update: Not much. I am feeling fine. Just really tired. We find out if it's a B or G on May 13!

Dance, Dance Dance

I've been wanting to share this video for a few weeks now. It cracks me up every time I watch it. Daniel loves dancing to music these days. :)

Spring Break 2008!

We're home from vacation and back to work. :( Daniel enjoyed his first trip to Florida! It was fun to see him discover new things around him. He LOVED the pool. The minute he got in it he started squeaking, splashing, and smiling. The beach was the opposite though...not a big fan. He wasn't too pleased about the sand and didn't like it when we had him sit by the shore for pictures. He warmed up to the sand a little bit by the end of our 'beach day.' He sat on the edge of a towel and picked at the sand with his fingers. He liked watching the seagulls--he pointed at them and made little peep-peep sounds.The condo was full for the first few days of the trip. Matt's parents were finishing up their vacation but had to head home on Sunday. The three of us arrived on Thursday (the 3rd) and Matthew, Kelly, & Gracie arrived with my mom on Friday evening. My mom was able to join us for the week---my dad and Scott were still away in Egypt...

We had a few meals out, hung out at the pool, attempted the beach, took some walks, saw alligators and manatee, I read a WHOLE book(for pleasure) for the first time in over a year, and Matt & Daniel joined Matthew, Kelly, & Gracie at the zoo for a morning.

Daniel took his first few steps after we had lunch at Dixie Crossroads. That was about it though--he hasn't had many more since then. He has to find a lot more balance before he gets good at it. Pretty fun though! He was a great traveler. His ears didn't seem to bother him at all on the plane and he loved waving and smiling to everyone sitting around us.
We miss Cocoa Beach, but it's also nice to be back home again. Until next year!