NOLA More and More...

Miles and I went for a walk one evening. He was so excited to find rocks on the walk that it made me giggle. He then proceeded to try to put them in his "pocket" (diaper) over and over. I had to show him again where it pockets actually were. He was so cute walking in his little cut offs.

NOLA AGAIN

Finally Sleeping!  A 2 hour nap was so needed. 

Nola

Spending a long weekend in New Orleans was amazing. We finally got to visit Chloe who is now 7 months. She is the happiest baby I have ever met.

Miles was a trooper as he was sleep deprived over the trip. Visiting the aquarium was his highlight as they had the biggest turtles we have seen.

Again with the Talking

Putting 2 words together and I can't stand it!  Oh so cute.

Bye bye daddy from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Then I finally captured this on video... i need to get one where you are standing up.  The Mingo...

When I say "stand like a flamingo!" You stand on one leg. It is so stinkin' cute!  You also were signing play over and over as we waiting for baby gym to start. You were one excited boy today.

Mingo play! from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Your Playground

Anywhere we are, itis your playground. You find delight in the coin operated cars, trucks and motorcycles even if I don't put quarters in. You climb and run giggling all the way. You are a delight. I watch you as your smiling ear to ear running like a maniac talking a mile a minute and I am so happy that I get to pick you up and kiss you all over. You aren't phased as you fall down. "Uh Oh" and back up and running.

New Trick

He likes to open doors. He finally can reach them.

New trick from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Now on to another... double doors!

Normal Old Monday

Started sippin' milk watching Wubbzy. Lately that is your favorite. We then hit up home depot to get some flowers. You LOVE flowers lately and after spending the weekend at the Lemley's I wanted some flowers on our back patio too!

I have a new iphone app so i tested it out on some of the photos below.

After that we hit up Gymboree. You liked class this week, unlike last. But 10 minutes before class was over you ran to the door, pushed it open and in a sea of strollers found yours. You climbed in and said "All Done... eat... cracker" So I handed you some crackers and you dove into them like you worked up an insane appetite.

Naptime and then we hit a new park in Manhattan Beach.  Ducks and slides made you a happy kid.  Before we left for the park you put together your second set of "2 words"  we were leaving and you said " Bye Bye Coco!"  normally the only 2 words you put together is Apple Juice. You say it over and over. Funny because you don't drink it.

Beyond that I have a few videos I have been meaning to post. I will have to get on that.  This past few weeks your naps have been really short leaving me less time to sneak in a blog post.

18 Month Dr. Visit

, originally uploaded by cedehaven.

You finally had your 18 month visit. Glad we went again because your eye wasn't getting better.

You checked out a few patients while you were there and wrote a few prescriptions for cherrios and goldfish. Met the Doctor's son Mika and played with him for a few.

Stats
HEALTHY
32 3/4 inches tall (70%)
25 pounds and 15 oz. (50%)

Beyond that we have to cut down on your milk intake to try to increase your food consumption. Little boy entering his picky phase.

Phone Flashback!

I have over 2000 pictures on my phone here are some that never made it to the blog.

My updated iphone is cropping them oddly but oh well!

Update

Wiggle worm this morning as the eye got worse. Didn't crush his mood though!

Peanut Butter for Lunch?

Peanut butter from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Eye Infection

Swollen eye this morning that only got worse this afternoon. Dr. here we come.

Eye infection. Caught it early but don't know if it is viral or
bacterial. Only time will tell.

So sorry baby!!

MINGO MINGO

I have been trying to blog more but getting back in shape (running) getting the photography business going and keeping up with an 18 month old can be draining!

Miles is learning new words all the time. Some are sweet, some make me laugh. Lately he says "OPEN" and waves his arms like he is a magician to open doors, elevators or the garage door. So commanding!

I have to say that flamingo is one of my favorites as of late. We went to the zoo to see them after he took an interest in the animal. We have a set of animal flashcards and he loves to go through them. Hippo, Flamingo and Snake are some of the new ones he loves.

Small video from just before our trip to the zoo.

Mingo from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Windy day at the park

Yesterday the weather called for rain but it didn't show up. We went to the park after your nap and were the only ones there beyond the middle school kids messing around. You lasted for about 30 minutes and then we decided it was too windy and headed out. It was great to get out of the house and get some fresh windy air.

Bubbles and Color

You crack me up daily. You want to try everything and are so interested in how things work. Today you wanted to blow your own bubbles.

Bubbles from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Bubbles again from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Also your littler personality is charming... yesterday you moved to your own beat when you colored at the table

Color from Christine DeHaven on Vimeo.

Weekend

These photos are from daddy time on Saturday. I had a photoshoot all day and Evan was super dad. Running Miles to the beach and a birthday party.

He LOVED the ball pit. He would fall in and giggle. Then he would ask for help to get out only to dive back in again.

This 18 month old is hard enough to keep up with let alone photograph anymore.