18 months!

Samuel is 18 months old! He went to the doctor last week and everything checks out great. The doctor was pretty amazed that he has only been to see her for well baby visits! Yes, we've been VERY blessed to have a healthy child. So, Samuel weighs 25.65 lbs (45%) and is 32.5 inches (60%).

Lately he has been mimicking like crazy and definitely understands most of what we say. His vocabulary is increasing daily. He now says quite a few words: shoe, sun, cat, bear, out (outside), Elmo, Groh (Grover) etc. He even says a few phrases, 'where's the ball?", "it's a ball!" Yes, ball is still his favorite word! His loves to blow kisses, enjoys wearing his yellow sunglasses, walks up & down stairs, gives lots of hugs & loves to play in water. Nearly every day he and Ben go outside and walk around the neighborhood and discover new things. He loves to look around and lately has decided he likes to pick up sticks until he figures out that they make his hands dirty. He hates getting his hands dirty! He waves to anyone & everyone – dogs, too! Oh & he now has 10 teeth!

Before we know it, he'll be 2! What a joy he has been - we are very blessed!