BIG BROTHER

We decided to tell friends of Phin's new status by this picture of him in his new shirt. Most of the comments we got were "He's so cute!" - meaning, they didn't "get it." Well, you can't say we didn't try! :)

I'm his biggest fan!

I know that sometimes, I post too many pictures from the same moment in time. The problem is that - I think he's so cute and I heart him so much. I can't pick just one.
So, here you are. Four pictures of my little man.

beek-a-beek-a-beek

Phin loves his "beeks" and he loves it when his daddy reads to him.

cake and flying

Dan wanted cake, so I made some.
I have a couple rules in our house.
The first rule is that there is not usually a lot of sugar/candy in the house.
The second rule is that if there IS said foods in the house, Phin is allowed to eat them with the family.
SO, with that said, Phin got a few bites of cake.
He's not so sophisticated when it comes to icing - or maybe he's just "flavor savor-ing" for later.
The cutest part is that - it seems my son likes to fly with icing. I know who this baby belongs to!

Grandma Susie and patty cake

Uncle Dave

Uncle Dave is a busy busy guy! We see him more than this blog would show. See, if we don't grab our camera the moment his in sight, he's disappeared by the time the camera comes out. So, on this particular weekend at Grandma's - we took the moment and saved it with the camera. Uncle Dave and Phin - relaxing.

Brush

Phin has some favorite things.
One is shoes - his, mine, daddy's.
Another is a brush and comb.
He also likes anything he can put on his head to be a hat (including things like socks and his sippy cup).
This is a picture of Phin - so very pleased to be holding a brush at Grandma Susie's house.

self feeding

So, uh, I have some flip video to add in the next day or two about his first attempt at self feeding. Dan found it amusing.
Phin has, for some time been able to get the spoon of oatmeal or yogart in his mouth. BUT, the spoon still needs to be filled for him. On this particular day, I just WONDERED what would happen if I gave him both the food and the spoon. Would he know just exactly what to do?
The answer is no.

(seems blogger has lost three or so of my pictures. more pictures and video to come in the next couple days.)

hat

So, Phin has this THING about hats.
It's completely my fault.
I think he was pulled from my stomach wearing a hat. If not, there was one put onto his head immediately! To this day, if it's even a little cool outside, a hat is worn. So, Phin understands hats to be anything that can be worn on his head.
Often it's his sippy cup full of milk as he eats his breakfast.
Sometimes, it's his sock.
Today, it's a plastic bowl he has to play with.
Hat - hat - hat...

hat

cat house

Ya, so that whole thing about being a "nut."
The cat's box is actually a seat, see? Oh, and we brush the bottom of our FEET, not the top of our head. But, he's sooo cute and happy. What's a mommy to say about it???

Interesting seat

So, sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't.
Being a nut is Phin "thing" as of late.
At times, he PLAYS his drums and other times, they are really just handy seat and/or seat-footstool combos.
How cute does he look in the hand-me-down from cousin Given?

Feb 02, 2010

This top is Phin's last onesie. I guess I needed to photograph it - because it's his last sign of being a baby. :) He's getting so big and saying so much! Phin is becoming a little boy. In a few days, he'll be 1.5 years old. I remember a year ago, I was excited to get to know who this little boy was gonna turn out to be. Let me tell you what I know so far. Phin is happy. He laughs big and loud all of the time. Strangers have commented on how happy Phin is...
Phin loves books and learning the names of animals. He, like other little kids, loves to read books - sometimes the same book seven or ten times throughout the day. He also has a pretty good memory. Often, Dan will ask me where he learned a word from the book they are reading together. He just remembers...
Phin is independent. He likes to walk the halls at the gym - on his own. He knows the balls (for abs work) are in the group exercise room - and he loves to go there and look at them. Sometimes, we roll them around the room. Even after being told "no" repeatedly, Phin still likes to try to stand up on chairs. His own and his daddy's. He likes to rock hard and fast in his tiny rocking chair - to the point that it flips over throwing him forward or back. He's a little bit of a daredevil...
All in all, I am happy to know this stuff about him and I look forward to learning more. Phin is a good boy!




This probably makes me a mean mommy, but I saw what was going to happen and had my camera ready. He sat down in his stuffed toy box and it got stuck under the bookshelf. He was not a fan!



Did I mention that he's a bit of a daredevil???