14 Months!

Today our little peanut is 14 months! Can't believe it! I must say however, this last month has been a huge milestone for Ryan in so many ways. Our once VERY whiny, crying all the time, easily frustrated, clingy baby has emerged into a happy, silly, smiling and laughing little boy. We always wondered when the time would come that he would be totally and completely adjusted to his new life. It took a little longer than we anticipated and many times we found ourselves very frustrated but we can finally say that he is there. He is a totally different kid now than he was the first 3 months home....happy, content, and finally at a place he deserves to be. He is so much fun and has made huge progress and we are so proud of him. We love his little boy so much more than we ever thought possible.

Here's what Ryan has been up to...

*He is slowly becoming a less picky eater...we are now eating 3 different veggies....better than not eating any! He still loves fruit and finally likes noodles.

*He has FINALLY discovered a love for books. He has started bringing books to us when he wants them read to him and will sit there long enough to hear a book or two.

*He says...mama, da-deeeee (daddy), ball, uh-oh, ha, ha, ha!, Mmmmm, and Dog....eeeeeeee

*He loves the swings and will start to say "eeeeeeeee" (weeeee) when we walk past the park.

*He points at everything and has started pointing at things when he wants them.

*He has become a walker! Over this past weekend he decided it was time to start walking although he prefers crawling at times to get places faster.

*He is so full of personality and is easily humored. He laughs all the time...mommy is very silly and can make him laugh!

*He loves Cooper and can't give him enough kisses.

*He is still sleeping through the night and takes a 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon.

*He is very curious and will analyze the smallest crumb he picks up off the ground.

*He loves getting his hair done and will lean forward to look in the mirror to check it out.

*He LOVES dancing....even when I am humming or whistling to myself he will start rocking back and forth.

*He loves going to the grocery store and running errands with me. He also enjoys going out to dinner!

*He is still a huge fan of Sesame Street and will look at the TV even if I just say the words!

Someone still loves his Elmo..



We have a walker!



But still likes crawling to get places faster...


Someone discovered trucks...new favorite toys!