He is turning one tomorrow, so I am a little early. I just wanted to write some things about him. He has turned into quite the character. He has figured out how to take his diaper off. He thinks he's very clever when I am trying to change him and he can "un-velcro" both tabs at the same time. In the picture above, he took off his diaper after I had put him down for a nap.
He can say two words. His first word was "hot." I've never heard of a kid having "hot" as his first word. He actually knows what it means. He says hot when we walk by the stove, oven, or dishwasher. He can almost sign hot. Actually he can't, but I know what he is doing when he does it. His second word is "Da-da." But he doesn't quite know what it means. He is starting to put it with Brant, but not all the way.
He loves to unplug everything. If something is plugged in--he takes it out. Maybe he is worried about conserving energy.
I started weaning him two days ago. He only breastfeeds in the morning. He has not really even resisted. Although yesterday, he started grabbing at my shirt and signing "eat." Usually, if he does that I get him something to eat and he forgets about nursing. He never really took to the bottle or pacifier. I guess that is good. I did try. But at least now I don't have to worry about getting him off of those things. Dona gave me an idea to just try sippy-cups. He has not minded that. He also likes cold milk--not warm. He still only has his four top and four bottom teeth.
He loves girl babies more than boys. I don't know how he can tell the difference. He loves his cousin Isabella so much. He will love on her, play next to her, and just want to be around her.
He has been walking for awhile now and is starting to try to run. It is very cute. He is also a big climber. He actually figured out how to climb up on the kitchen counter. It was amazing. He took a little step stool and pushed it over to the bar stool. He climbed on that and then got on the barstool. Then, he climbed up on the counter. I couldn't believe it.
He still takes two naps a day. One at 8:30 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. He sleeps for a couple of hours on both naps. He goes to bed at 8 p.m.
He also has a massive temper. It's funny, because his usual disposition is happy, likes to tease, and be funny. But, when he gets mad, he'll let you know.
Of course everyone says this, but I can't believe how fast the last year has gone by. It doesn't seem that long ago I was taking him home from the hospital. I am glad for the milestones we have reached, but sad that his first year of life has already passed.
The backyard in Vegas is so comfortable and relaxing. With a light breeze, it was nice to enjoy a cooler temperature in the evening. Everyone was home from work, enjoying the end of the day as we watched the kids and their endless energy. Grandpa is so good at literally, "getting down and dirty" with the grandkids. Who needs a horse, when you've got Grandpa.
In Las Vegas summertime starts in May. These pictures were taken at 7:30 p.m. and it was 78 degrees outside. I bought new swimsuits for the twins (Lane is sporting Porter's old one). Grandma and Grandpa are taking them to the Lake for Memorial Day. They were so excited about them, they wanted to run through the sprinklers. Porter, of course, was right in the middle of the water. Madison, did little dances on the outskirts of the spray. Lane kind of watched in awe. Porter tried to help him out--he picked him up and put him right in middle of a heavy spraying sprinkler. He started screaming, but every way he turned he was walking into water. He couldn't figure out how to get out. I had to jump in and save him--I don't care for water much. 
I don't know how Rhonda does it, but she has so much energy. She is so busy every day, yet she takes time out to spend with Porter, Madison, and Lane. She has a cool moon sand set that makes shapes. The kids had a lot of fun playing with it. Afterwards, Grandma engaged them in a water fight with the hose. They were all three soaked. Grandma also reads to them almost every day. They love to go and ask her to read a book. I don't think she ever says no.
Lane is playing with Isabella. He has so much fun with her. He is full of giggles and laughing all of the time. Everything is funny to him. Isabella is a straight-faced girl. Lane kept pulling on her ear and laughing.
He is turning one tomorrow, so I am a little early. I just wanted to write some things about him. He has turned into quite the character. He has figured out how to take his diaper off. He thinks he's very clever when I am trying to change him and he can "un-velcro" both tabs at the same time. In the picture above, he took off his diaper after I had put him down for a nap.
We finally made it back to Vegas. We'll probably be here for about a week before I get back to Utah. I am trying to sell excess junk on Craigslist. It's nice because I can do two things: Get rid of junk and make some money to pay for all of the gas I have been using! The kids had so much fun seeing their Dad. They were really excited.
They are such angels when they are asleep. The amazing thing is that this picture was taken in a pitch dark room. As you can see, Madi is still hanging on to that old favorite blanket. She has a new one, but she still likes this one.
The kids had fun following Emy, Averi, and Bri around. I don't think Porter realized he was the only boy. Madi has been on a dance kick lately.
The kids love the horses. They are so friendly they can pet them all of the time. Porter and Madison starting pulling grass and feeding it to them.
Bobbi came down to visit with her kids for a couple of days. It was really fun to get to visit with her. I haven't been able to see much of anyone since we moved to Vegas a year and a half ago. We took pictures of Kai. He has beautiful blond hair and is so sweet.
Madison is my little animal lover. Porter is not as interested. He does, however, spend more time with the horses than Madison. He likes to pull grass and feed it to them. Madison loves Shiner (the Australian Shepherd). This is the same puppy that Mom had when the twins were just crawling. Madison and Shiner would play together then. Porter likes all of the sticks, rocks, trucks, tractors, and sheds around here. 
He is going to be one year old on May 21st. I can't believe how fast time goes by. He still only has his 4 top teeth and 4 bottom. I was hoping his teeth would come in faster so he could eat. I am not looking forward to weaning. It was so easy with the twins. He has learned to wave "hi" and "goodbye." He loves to talk on my cell phone. He is very happy. But, he also has a temper. It will kick at random times. If he doesn't like something he brushes both of his hands together like he is trying to get something off of them.
Brant bought me a huge bouquet of flowers the week before Mother's Day because he knew I was going to be away from him for MD. The bouquet was so big I had to use two vases to put the flowers out. I am very lucky--Brant frequently buys me flowers. However, somehow Madison got the idea that the flowers he always brings home are for her. She was ecstatic that he brought home pink flowers this time. That's how she just knew these flowers were hers. I don't mind letting her think that. Brant gets to make both of his girls happy with just one bouquet.
