Hello everybody! We realize that our last post was when I was 11 months old, so we’re sorry about that. Well, let me be the first to tell you that A LOT has happened since then. But since this isn’t meant to be a novel, I’ll just go over the highlights for you!
Just about two weeks before I turned the big 0-1 I took my first step. Actually, I never stopped at one step – I just kept going and I haven’t looked back yet. Click here for some video of those monumental first steps. The weekend before my actual first birthday, Mommy and Daddy threw me a small party with our family. It was loads of fun; 
it was full of great presents, cute clothes, great food and, of course, yummy cake! At first I wasn’t too sure of this cake thing but after the first initial intake of sugar I was sold! Later in the week, Aunt Kelly, Uncle Ken, Kait and Kevin stopped by to wish me a happy birthday and brought birthday cupcakes; by this time I was a pro so I didn’t hesitate and I dove right into it!
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This Spring I also participated at my first Easter egg hunt at Great Grammy’s house. Maisie, Maddux, Julianna and I went around her big backyard picking up and sharing the Easter eggs – I got really good at picking the eggs up and putting them in my basket.
This past May I was in Kaitlin and Kevin’s wedding that took place down in Rehobeth Beach. I had a great time getting dressed up and I did my best to walk down the aisle (with Mommy’s help.) 
Mommy and Daddy don’t have any pictures from that day because Mommy was tending to me and Daddy was busy videotaping the event, but we do have some pics of me at the beach and trying on my dress! (I think Grammy and Pop-Pop have pictures but we keep on forgetting to get them from them!)
Over the summer, Daddy and Mommy took me to feed the geese and I had a blast! Although, I would get mad at geese because they would let me chase them, but they would never chase me! I also got to go to Musikfest twice this year. The first time was with Aunt Anne, Uncle Jon, Julianna, Stephen and Cindy and Julianna and I had a great time dancing to the music! People would say that we were the opening act for the bands because they were so entertained by us running around and laughing! The second time was with Aunt Alex who bought me ice cream, and that alone made it a great time!
Around the time of Musikfest the twins came to visit, it was the last time they’d get up here before their little brother, Parker was born. (Side note: Parker Jeffrey was born on September 29th and he is the cutest thing ever! We’re going to visit him in two weekends and I’m very excited!) Aunt Aimee’s parents had a picnic at their place and I got to play with Maisie and Maddux and their other cousin, Addison. We had so much fun, especially when Uncle Jeff turned on the sprinkler!
Since I’m 20 months old, I’m as curious as ever. I am constantly taking things a part and trying to put them back together. I also love to mimic Mommy and Daddy cooking; I can whip up some amazing things in my little kitchen! I can say some phrases such as “Hi Momma,” “Hi Dadda,” “Oh NOOOOOOOO!” “Here ya go!” “1-2-3 Go” and simple words like “ball” “banana” (technically, I say “nana” for banana) “yes” “no” “Pop-Pop” “bye bye” “diaper” “potty” “bath” “Grammy” (which I say “mamy” but it’s getting there!) My favorite past time is putting pants on my head and throwing a ball. My dogs are my best friends, although they don’t know it and they act like they can’t get away from me fast enough, but I know that that’s just an act and it doesn’t stop me from trying to hug them.
When I turned 18 months Daddy and Mommy introduced me to an interesting concept, that of the potty. It took me awhile to grasp the concept and I’m still trying to understand it. When Mommy asks me if I went to the bathroom I usually answer with the truth (by saying “yes” or “no”) but I still don’t get that I have to go on the potty. My favorite thing to do is sit on the potty and clap and smile and say “yaaaaaay!” but the second I feel like I have to go I get up, take two steps and pee on the carpet. It’s a work in progress, but we’ll get it.
Today we went with Aunt Anne, Julianna, Christine, Aunt Agnes and Grammy to a pumpkin patch and Julianna and I had so much fun! We ran around a maze, looked at farm animals, posed for pictures and picked out pumpkins. It was a great fall day!
Right now, I’m enjoying myself and this world around me. I love going to the playground, being outside, riding my bike, and playing with my little kitchen. I’m also enjoying being an only child because come this Christmas I’ll have a little sister that I’m going to have to deal with. I honestly don’t know what that means: Mommy keeps on telling me to get off the baby whenever I try to climb onto her belly, I just look at her and smile and get down. 
Seriously, sometimes Mommy says the weirdest things!
So, with that in mind, Mommy and Daddy wanted me to let everyone know that by Christmas this site will be changing. The new site will be dedicated to our growing family and even the address will be different but don’t worry, Daddy will let everyone know the new address when the switch happens, but until then, Daddy’s flickr account always has the latest pictures.
Well, those are the highlights. We hope to keep this more up-to-date but bare with us over the next few months while we prepare for this baby everyone keeps talking about! Hope everyone is well!