15 Months

A little over a week ago Graham hit the 15 month mark!  He has grown so much - his vocabulary is expanding, he's running, climbing, and exploring his world.  I LOVE the top picture of him.  That toothy grin and those dimples melt my heart.  Yesterday, Graham had his 15 month check-up.  He weighed in at 23 lbs. even, dropping him from the 40th to the 30th percentile.  He stayed in the 75th percentile for height, growing nearly 2 inches for a total of 32.25 inches.  My tall and skinny boy!  I was a little surprised at how skinny he was since he shovels the food in at mealtime, but he is so active, he must just burn it all off.  He was in perfect health and survived three vaccinations.  At his 18 month appointment we will have 1 vaccination and then none until he is 5!  Below is short video of Graham driving Lightning McQueen, his 1st birthday present from Michael and I.  How cute is he?

Birthday Girl

Yesterday I celebrated my 30th birthday!  I had a wonderful time celebrating with Michael's parents and his brother.  Unfortunately Michael (at a conference in San Diego) and my parents (on a trip to Vietnam and Cambodia) were out of town and missed the festivities.  We had a delicious brunch and the BEST red velvet cake I have ever had.  And I LOVE red velvet cake, so it completely appropriate for me to judge it.  People were incredibly generous, and I received many thoughtful gifts.  Thanks to everyone for helping make my big day such a special one!

Cute decorations!

The best birthday present there is.

Seriously.  There's nothing better than this little man right here.

Have a Seat

Graham has been all about sitting on the couch and chairs and sitting in his little chairs.  He even decided that the bouncy chair at daycare (which was taken out for a new baby) was just the right fit for him.  He has started pulling himself into the chair in his room and he couldn't be prouder.  Next up, getting onto the couch by himself.

About A Boy

It has become so apparent that Graham has made the transition from baby to little boy.  And my goodness, he is all boy!  He is on the move constantly and into everything.

Graham on the Go

Graham is ALWAYS on the move.  He likes to go everywhere and get into everything.  Lately we've been seeing a small tantrum here and there when he doesn't get what he wants or is frustrated with something.  Welcome to parenting a toddler!

The Next Iron Chef

 Sampling the ingredients





 Setting up his cooking station





Practicing his techniques





Piano Man

Isn't he a natural?