18 Months!!!

I can't believe Braden is 18 months!! He is growing so fast. Just last night I was watching some home videos of Braden when he turned 1, I can't believe how much he has changed in 6 months. He is such a joy to have in our home. I think I smile and laugh more now than I ever have in my life just because of this sweet little fella.

He had his first experience in nursery and it went very well. When we dropped him off I tried to say bye and explain that we would be back after class but he could care less about us he just kept saying "cars, cars!". He did fine playing until dad went in to change his diaper and then he did not want dad to leave! When I met up with them after church all Braden kept saying was "cars, cars!" Now anytime when mention nursery that is what he says.Below is a picture of him on his first day of nursery.
Height: 34.5" (95%) Weight : 27.2 lbs (65%)

Letters he knows: H, O, T, X

Words he can read: baby, reach, gorilla, eyes, hi, elephant, dog, colors

Colors he knows: purple, blue, green

Things he loves: cars, helicopters, (anything that goes), lions, folding clothes, sweeping, vaccuming, signing time, reading, playing outside, popsicles, naming animals and making their sounds, waving at everyone he sees

We are teaching Braden sign language and he LOVES it! Last time I counted he knew over 60 signs and that was at 12 months so I am sure he knows a lot more than that now.

Braden you are such a smart boy and I am so lucky that I get to be your mom and stay home to take care of you and teach you everyday!

Coronado Island- Sept. 2009

Braden is so lucky he got to have both of his grandma's on vacation with him. What a spoiled boy! I was lucky too, he was the only grandkid there and with both grandma's I had lots of help :) Plus I love them both!


Braden also got to spend some quality time with Uncle Vance before he left on his mission. He had a lot of fun with him and made up a sign for Vance. I will have to get it on video and post it :)

Cool shades!
We were able to go to the San Diego Temple. It is so beautiful!
We took Braden on the ferry. He is obsessed with anything that goes, cars, planes.....you name it he loves it. He was so excited to be on a boat. As we were crossing the bay he saw a motor boat go by and got excited. Then an airplane flew over in one direction as two helicopters were coming from the other direction. This boy was in heaven! He was on a boat and able to see all the other things he loves at the same time!! I mean could it have been any better? He was too cute.

Trying to enjoy the sand

The beach totally wore him out....can you tell?

One day we were shopping and Braden sat down on this step and would NOT move when it was time to go. I thought he just really liked sitting there like a big boy and watching all the people. Come to find out he just needed a moment to go potty :)
The view from the balcony at the beach house. I love this place!