Hmmm, at what age do you start calling them toddlers? Anyway, (in reference to previous post) he is now officially all over the place. ;-) This month he is jabbering away (some words + lotsa baby talk), climbing, curious about EVERYTHING, eating with a fork and spoon (messily), pushing shopping carts, riding on a bike with Daddy, etc. etc.

He loves going out, says hi and bye to strangers (mostly girls – ha!), cannot sit still, is fascinated by electronics and objects long & thin, gives hugs on demand, can understand and respond to simple commands. There are moments he is Mr. Independent and wants to do everything on his own (and will push you away!) but other times still so fragile and just wanting to be held.

Wishing we can hang on to each milestone just a little longer or freeze time but somewhat also hoping he’ll grow up just a tad faster so we can travel more. :P But we’re reminded again (and again!) to just be content in and relish today.

Some good times were had in Portland! A few snapshots are below…
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