21 Months...

This month we tried to do several fun things with Watson to enjoy our last few moments as a family of 3.  We decided one Saturday that we were going to have a day full of fun things that W would love so we started out at the Pancake House in Five Points...this boy LOVES pancakes so he was a big fan (as was I...they have gluten free pancakes!)  Then we headed off to the zoo.  Along with the rest of Birmingham.  After standing in line for quite a while, we finally got in and were excited to show Watson all of the animals!  He last maybe 30 minutes :)  Sweet boy was OUT in his stroller...he never naps in the mornings, but of course this would be the time that he did!  It was okay, though...Graham and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with the animals :) 


We spent the next Saturday morning doing a service project with an organization called Both Hands.  A couple in our small group is in the process of adopting, so this was part of their fundraising efforts...and ultimately an incredible ministry opportunity to love on a widow, Ms. Tonia.  Her house was in need of LOTS of work, so we were able to spend the day working on her house and ministering to her.  Amy and Jonathan, our friends adopting, did an incredible job of getting everything set up and making Ms. Tonia feel loved on.  W and I were only able to stay for the morning part due to his sun poisoning from the zoo...yikes...but we loved spending the morning with them! 



Speaking of sun poisoning...W apparently has the most sensitive skin when it comes to detergents, lotions, soaps...everything.  Does anyone know of a good sunscreen made for babies with sensitive skin??  He burns SO easily so it needs to be as high of an SPF as possible...  The only one that I have found is Blue Lizard and it does not cause any reaction, but the highest SPF is 30. 



We also went to see Miss Pattycake when she came in town.  Abby was a BIG fan of the show...Watson was a big fan of the wheelchair lift in the back of the room... We were able to get a picture with Miss Pattycake afterwards, though, so that was good!



Watson's language is developing so much each day.  When we are at home or in the car he talks and talks and talks...then we get around other people and he is silent.  I think we have a bashful boy on our hands :)  You would never know it by the wild man he is at home, though!

Poppa playing with his grandkids...they LOVE him!


It has been a good month, but we have also seen A LOT of this face as well...  Think we're getting close to turning 2?!  :)



We are SO glad that the weather has warmed up...and therefore spend all day, every day, outside.  Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and balls are our favorite toys these days...sweet boy could play outside with them all day. 



W still adores Abby, and Abby is all about t-shirts right now so they just HAD to put one on before going outside!


His current fascination is with puppies, the dishwasher, trucks, the moon, and airplanes. 



Checking out the never-ending construction at Mana and Poppa's house


Graham and I could not love this boy more - we cannot wait to help him transition into his role as big brother...I pray it will be a smooth, easy and enjoyable transition :)