Brady at 16 months

Our baby boy is growing up way too fast!  He has grown and changed so much in the past month or so.  He recently had his 15 month well check when he was really almost 16 months.  Everything looked great!  Other than the constant sickness he catches from daycare (ugh!), he is a healthy, growing boy.

Here is what he is up to these days:

He went from still crawling at 15 months to now basically running around the house.  He has the most adorable little walk/waddle I have ever seen, and he is so proud of himself!

He says a few words and his two favorites at the moment are "uh oh" and "shoes".  If something falls down, it is "uh oh".  If he throws his sippy cup off of his high chair, it is "uh oh".  Shoes pretty much encompass anything that goes on your foot.  If he sees his shoes, my shoes, or Paul's shoes, he will try to put them on while saying "shoes".  He came running up to me with a pair of Paul's socks when  I got home from work today, "shoes, shoes, shoes".  It is about the cutest thing ever.  Other words he says are duce (juice), momma, daddy, wiwee (Riley), ello (hello while holding any object that resembles a phone up to his ear, or more like behind his head).

He is still a great eater.  His favorite foods are bananas, strawberries, pears, pineapple, sweet potatoes, cheerios, yogurt, toast chee crackers, spaghetti, applesauce, plum organics pouches (still give him these, because liquid veggies are better than none at all!)

He loves to be outside!  And specifically riding and/or pushing his 4-wheeler outside.

He still loves for mommy to carry him around, and I am trying to ween him off of this as he is getting HEAVY, and soon we will have another addition that may not allow me to carry him around as much.

He can point to his nose, ears, belly, belly button, foot, and toes.

His teachers have taught him how to say please in sign language.  If he wants something and you tell him to "say please" he will put his hand on his chest.  Sometimes he bangs both hands on his chest if he  is really excited.  It is too cute.

He still loves his dog and Riley is not quite as fond of him these days.  Brady doesn't exactly know how to be gentle all the time.  But he tries to give him hugs all the time, and it is so sweet.

He is still an excellent sleeper.  He goes down around 7 and wakes up between 7 and 8.  He usually plays in his crib for about 15-30 minutes before we go in and get him.

He has started to throw some temper tantrums, but he is still his happy self most of the time.  The tantrums are usually when we take something from him he is not supposed to have, or if I won't pick him up when he wants me to.

He loves music and will start dancing if he hears it.  So much like his daddy!

Here are some pictures from the past month or so.  We LOVE YOU SO MUCH Brady!  You have the best personality, and we could not have dreamed up a more perfect baby.

We went to the zoo after his 15 month well visit since it was a beautiful day and "Free Fridays" for Richland County residence.

Brady's "uh oh" face.

His favorite "hiding" spot.

Walking around at Baskin Robbins for an afternoon treat with Papa and Daddy.

The 4-wheelin' fanatic

Going down the slide!

Playing at the park!

Sometimes pushing it is more fun than riding!

15 months:Weight: 25 lbs 4 oz (55th percentile)
Height: 33 inches (90th percentile)
Head Circumference: 18.75m (59th percentile)