15 Months!

Michael turned 15 months this past Sunday. Time goes by so fast! He has enjoyed his summer. He took two vacations. First he went to Florida in mid-June. There was record breaking heat. It was very hot for us northerners. He enjoyed spending time with his relatives (Daddy's side). He also become very interested in the dogs. He would walk up to them and say "HI" and he also learned to "woof". It's really funny as he has to purse his lips when he says "woof". Now all furry animals (squirrels, horses, bears, tigers, cats, etc.) go "woof". He did go into the pool down there and although the water was a comfortable temperature, he was not a big fan. His second vacation took him to Michigan to see the other side of the family. He also spent 3 days on Mackinac Island. He went on bike rides and visited Fort Mackinac. We also saw lots of horse ("woof") drawn carriages. He is quite a good traveler.

He also took a swim class this summer at the township pool. "Swim" should be used with caution since really all he did was get into the cold water and hang on tight to mommy. He still was not a huge fan of the water, but tolerated it since the other kids were also in the pool. He started walking really well on his vacation to Michigan (mid-July). Of course, he looks a little like frankenstein, but he is very mobile now. As much as possible has been gated and locked up. Lately he seems to be working on his climbing skills! He has many bumps and bruises from his falls.

He says "Hi" and "ball" and he says a bunch of other "words", but no one really understands it but Ian and I ("duck" is truck and "geaz" is keys). He's a pretty good eater, but won't eat anything if it is too mushy. He has a "mush test" - if he can stick his finger in it and it mashes apart, he won't eat it. So.. that rules out pasta, fruits and veggies. But at least his diet has expanded from cheerios, chicken nuggets, and french fries.

At his 15 month appointment he weighed 26 lbs. and 13 oz. He is 31.5 inches tall. He definitely has 7 seven teeth and there is one more coming in. The doctor says there are "a lot" coming in, but mommy and daddy don't see that. We're looking forward to see what adventures the next few months bring!



VIDEOS:

Mt. Lebanon Pool

HI, Beaver, Pulling Up

Mackinac Ferry Ride

Bike Riding

The Grand Hotel

PICTURES:

Month 13

Month 14

Month 15