Hunter is 18 months!

A few days ago Hunter turned 18 months. He is the sweetest little guy. Hunter has started a new activity...Tiny Tot Tumblers! (Allie did this also at his age). It's 30 min. once a week. He is so cute there. They get to play on mats, dance, play with balls and the parachute. He has so much fun, but I think he is definitely more cautious than Allie was at this age!

Hanging out with Daddy watching ESPN.

Lately he loves to stack blocks, then knock them down, sort through his stuffed animals, throw ball for Sky, and playing with Allie. He gives lots of kisses and hugs to us. Today he went for his 18 month appt. He's a healthy big boy! He's is 34 1/4 in. for height (95%) and 27.4 lbs. (70%). He still only speaks 2 words which are Dada and Mama. Since most children his age speak around 20 or more words/animals sounds etc., his Dr. said he does have some speech delay. Brian says...he will eventually talk, which I am sure of too! He knows what he wants, he just isn't communicating it in words yet.

Kisses for Dada!

Here are some recent pictures of Hunter playing with his stuffed animals. This is one of is favorite things to do!

This was another day where he moved all his animals from the basket to the dog bed, then cuddled with them.

Tis' the Season!

It's hard to believe, as I write this, Christmas is just 3 days away. This year has flown by, with so many great memories. At the beginning of December, we took the kids to the a Santa breakfast, which is organized by the volunteer Fire Dept, and at our church. We have been for several years now. This year Allie was very excited to see Santa. I guess 5 is the magic age for that! She had written him a sweet letter a few days before and took it to him at the breakfast. She waited so patiently in line to visit with Santa. Hunter was busy running around the church, keeping Brian busy while we waited. Once we got up to Santa, Allie gave Santa her letter. Such a cute moment! Santa gave Allie a whistle (thanks!), and Hunter a little duck. Allie told Santa, she wants a 2 wheel scooter. I am thinking he will be delivering that Christmas Eve. Hunter wasn't so sure about sitting up with Santa, but Allie was all smiles!

Allie giving Santa his letter.

Hunter getting his little duck from Santa

Cute picture of the expressions of a 5 and 1 year old with Santa!

Artwork by Allie

Allie loves arts and crafts. It is probably her favorite thing to do. She made this art out of model magic recently. It is a whole picture, which includes, the sky, clouds, sun, Sky (our dog), flower and grass. I was pretty impressed!