The Gebhardts: 18 months old

Friday, July 20, 2012

18 months old

My favorite-I was holding you and you were looking at the Koi fish

Grandma-ma thinks you look very Presedential here

You were a little unsure of the grass!

This is one of your many precious looks

Looking at the turtles and the Koi fish

This is how Mommy spends most of her time-chasing you!

Dear Michael,

You turned 18 months old on July 18th! Our favorite photographer, Sabrina Gebhardt, was having mini-sessions at Fort Worth Botanical Gardens a few days before, so we scheduled your 18 month pictures. Ellie went with us and Grandma-ma met us there, just like last year for your 6 month pictures! Poor Sabrina spent the entire time chasing you. You had no interest in her taking your picture. You loved looking at the turtles and the Koi fish but were a little scared when the Koi fish swam too close to the bridge. Sabrina is extremely talented because I was sure there was no way she got any good pictures because you were so busy!We had fun though. I have already scheduled family pictures for the holidays the beginning of November.

So Michael Scott, what else are you up to at 18 months old???

You are 34 inches tall and 26 pounds. I need to schedule your 18 month appointment with Dr. McClard and we will get your official stats and percentages.

You wear size 18-24 months shirts and 18 month shorts

You wear a size 4 diaper and size 5 shoe

You have11 teeth but the bottom far left incisor is still not in! You have your first year molars though. You don't have any of your top or bottom canines yet but they are supposed to come in at 18-20 months. You and your brother both seem to get your teeth a little later so we will see.

Your nickname is Linus because you have to sleep with your favorite Aden and Anais star blanket and Ella, the little blue lovie/elephant. As soon as you wake up you stand up in your crib, reach your arms up high to get out and say, "banket, Ella" then bend down and pick up your blanket and Ella so you can bring them with you. You then carry them around the house all morning until it is time to go to school. You have Puppy at school to sleep with at naptime but sometimes insist on bringing him home too.

You are a wonderful eater and favorites are still pasta, fruit (especially berries), and chicken.

You are talking more and more every day. You say-mama, dada, buba (for James), Ella, banket, ball, bouh (book), app or app juice (for apple), nana (banana), toas (toast), pease (please), tank ooooh (thank you), wuv you (love you), and more as you sign more. You are starting to repeat what your brother says too!

You are going to Brookhaven on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are still in the Toddler 1 class.

You LOVE the pool and are a little fish! I can't wait to see how you are swimming by the end of summer. You have no fear and will jump right in!

We love you very much Michael and can't wait to see how you grow and change this next month. Below are my favorites from your 6 month session with Sabrina in the Botanical Gardens this time last year. Look how much you have grown!