Logan & Taylor are 1 year!!!

I cannot believe that exactly one year ago, I was laying on a table with a curtain below my chest, waiting for the OB/GYN to cut me open and pull out my two little baby boys.
When I look back at pictures, I cannot believe how much Logan and Taylor have changed, learned, and progressed over the past year. They are both so fun, active, loving, curious, and smart… I love it! I love everything about my two little baby boys.
It seems like it was just yesterday that I first held them, not really knowing what to do. Before I knew it they were cooing, smiling, kicking, laughing, rolling over, crawling, pulling up,...
Some days, I want to relive all these moments, do better, not repeat mistakes, and never let these moments go. But at the same time I look forward to creating new memories that Logan and Taylor will never want to forget.
I love them both so much. They are so loving and forgiving. I now understand why the Lord wants us to be like little children. There are times when I am very frustrated because things aren't going my way, but then there are tender moments and all my frustrations simply melt away.

Logan's stats: Height: 29-3/4 (51%), weight: 19 lb 15.5 oz (12%), head cir: 18-1/2 (69%)

This month, Logan:
- points
- drinks from a straw cup
- imitates sounds, especially animals’
- climbs onto objects to get to things
- pulls on the couch cover to get to things
- fake laughs
- obeyed a commend (accidental? maybe!)
- walked in the sand
- pushes the ball and chases it around the room
- rode the car-cart at the grocery store
- climbed up the stairs
- fed mommy some food
- recognizes his name
- understands NO (and occasionally obeys)
- talks a lot, and even says 2-syllable words
- enjoys smashing and smearing his food on the tray
- still loves to snuggle on mommy’s chest while sucking his thumb
- slaps the table or makes noises to communicate that he wants more food
- went to the mall play area
- had a party thrown just for him (and got a nice birthday kiss)

Logan is also moving away from pureed baby foods and toward adult finger foods. He eats just about anything, waffles, pancakes, watermelon, blueberries, meatballs, cheese,… even cake and suckers. At one year of age, Logan’s favorite toys are balls and stuffed animals. He loves to cuddle with his bears. He also loves to dance and play peek-a-boo or our own version of tag. He communicates so much better than he used to and it makes it much easier to give him what he wants and needs. Logan is one word: affectionate.

Taylor's stats: Height: 28-1/2 (14%), weight: 17 lb 13 oz (1%), head cir: 18 (32%)

This month, Taylor:
- points
- drinks from a straw cup
- imitates sounds, especially animals’
- climbs onto objects to get to things
- pulls on the couch cover to get to things
- fake laughs
- obeyed a commend (accidental? maybe!)
- walked in the sand
- pushes the ball and chases it around the room
- rode the car-cart at the grocery store
- climbed up the stairs
- fed mommy some food
- recognizes his name
- understands NO (and occasionally obeys)
- throws the ball
- got his first kiss on the lips and lick on the forehead- from Skylie
- pooped in the tub with Logan in it, too
- can stand for up to 5 seconds
- teases Logan to get him to chase after him
- gets really excited when daddy comes home
- got 2 more canines (for a total of 7 teeth)
- enjoys being picked up and “fly” in the sky
- climbs whoever is holding him
- loves to rest his head on mommy’s tummy, especially her bare tummy
- slaps the table or makes noises to communicate that he wants more food
- went to the mall play area
- had a party thrown just for him

Taylor is also moving away from pureed baby foods but not transitioning well toward adult finger foods. We are working on that with a feeding specialist. He did have a little bit of cake and some suckers on his birthday, though. At one year of age, Taylor’s favorite toys are balls, stuffed animals, and anything else he can push around the room. He loves to tackle his bears and then snuggle with them and kiss them (or bite them). He also loves to hang out in his boat and read books. He communicates so much better than he used to and it makes it much easier to give him what he wants and needs. Taylor in one word: active.