17 Months

Last weekend we had some family photos done and I just had to share some of them. We are planning to use some for our Christmas cards this year. I'm so excited! These are my favorite photos we have done so far. Amy at Into Wishin Photography did such a great job.

I can hardly believe that Ryan turned 17 months old yesterday! Where in the world has the time gone? I feel like it was just yesterday that I had a newborn.

Ryan - You are 17 months old!!!!!

What have you been up to this month???

You are growing and changing all the time. You are so busy you never stop moving! NEVER!

You weigh 26 lbs. You wear size 12-18 month and 18 month clothes. You wear size 4 diapers and size 5 shoes.

You take one nap a day usually from 1 - 3:30/4. You go to bed around 7:30 and wake up around 8am. We are so blessed that you are such a good sleeper!

You are figuring out your toys more and more every day. Right now you love toys with shapes. You love your mega blocks and of course you love your stuffed animals!

You are becoming more independent. You want to feed yourself and that's challenging to watch. You are pretty good as long as I help you get the food on your fork. It's messy but you are getting better every day.

You are such a momma's boy and always want momma to hold you. You do really well in the nursery and you go right in to play without any tears.

Your 'more' sign is you holding your hand palm up up and bringing your fingers in, like an upside down wave. You do this whenever you want something. It's so cute!

You are throwing lots of fits and get so mad when you don't get your way - you throw yourself on the floor and cry. I am currently reading Dobson's "The Strong-Willed Chid". It describes you so well but I'm confident we will find the right discipline for you.

Usually by the time you go to bed I am ready to sit down and relax since I'm exhausted from the day. I love interacting with you during the day and always can't wait to see your smile first thing in the morning.

This was you exactly one year ago today! I cannot believe how much you have grown in just 12 months. You were so sweet and precious....and still are! This has always been one of my favorite pics of you!

I cannot imagine life with you. You bring so much love and joy to our life. We love you so very much!