Pete 16 months

Reaches up on the counter
Loves to plug and unplug, we can't seem to get him to stop. :(
Still loves to dance.
Loves Bubble Guppies
Loves his soft blanket
Likes to dump anything and everything; from a glass of water to bowl of cheerios
Likes to put 'things' in 'things' (putting toys, food, anything he can find into anything that it will fit into)
Will tackle Pieper when she walks by... now believe me when I say she has earned much more than an occasional tackle.
Is the best climber I have ever seen, he can even climb up your leg if he wants up bad enough
Is the very best kisser and gives the greatest, very strong hugs!
Laughs all the time, especially when playing with Pieper or reading a book where you have to growl.
Likes to sit on the potty while everyone else is going potty.... maybe we will start that process soon...?
Loves water
Still puts everything in his mouth... I actually haven't gone to the beach for a while because of the amount of sand he was eating. That isn't the only reason but it was one factor.
Tries to open all of the drawers and closets and anything else that will open.
Is a daredevil when it comes to going down stairs... I can't seem to break him of this and it is enough to give me a small heart attack every time, he just tries to walk right down... ahhhhh!
Is a very good snuggle bunny.
Speaking of bunnies he loves them and likes to hop.
He can make himself so very small when he wants to; like when he is being tickled or going to sleep
We go in for a weight check up Monday to see if he has gained weight... I know he is taller but lets hope he has gained some weight... I will say it has been kind of fun having a 'little' baby to hold for so long... Pieper was much bigger by this age.

 ( I say this thinking for sure that we have nothing but a lean baby on our hands and a doctors office who puts to much emphasis on average charts... I mean really, they thought Pieper was to heavy and Pete is to light....

Pieper took the picture when I was out of the room... Little daredevil for sure.

'Playing' with blocks together

 Starts out pretty good

 Then Pieper thinks Pete has to many

Then Pete lets her know he doesn't have to many but he will gladly knock her building down...
Now you might begin to wonder why they don't have clothes on... I really do start the day with clothes but normally by 5 there isn't anything left... I am grateful they keep them on when we are in public!

Boxes...

See a theme...?  Pieper just told me Pete was 'mailing himself' :)

Kissing Rusty the puppy.

He did this on his own, I just happen to have the camera. 

Great Grandma

 Coloring with Trevor and Great Grandma. They drew a Blue Jay and a Cardinal. 

 Pete wasn't to sure if he wanted to go but Great Grandma won him over with her kisses...

 Then Grandpa joined in the fun~!

Grandma has to go home now, hugs....

Pieper and her bike

With her fancy new helmet and red shoes!

The Wedding June 9th

 Aunt Jean came to visit while we were getting ready!  So nice of her to make the time!!

 I know this is out of focus but it is the only picture I have, I didn't have the camera as she was walking and dropping, and she did that twice!  but she got hot ( it think it was 97) so Pete and I went inside with her...

 Makin' friends with the groomsmen, Tim has some wonderful brothers. Of course the gummy bears in his hand help a little.

 Yes that is Pieper's fingerprint in the wedding cake, she said it was very good!

 She helped Pam throw her flowers and kept an eye on what Tim was doing...

 Pete as a Roman.

 Watching the lights.

 Dancing!

 Making friends.

 I am not sure who this little girl was but she danced with both Pieper and Pete, she was great.

 Pete wasn't ready to be done dancing,  he walked up to her her to dance and she didn't see him this particular time...

 High five with Aunt Georgeanne. 

 The boys on a rock.  I could call it The Gathering of minds...

Karla's visit...

 someone new to sit on!

 and hold Pete upside down.

Aunt Karla is an excellent block builder... she can do two things at once!!! talented!

 We took a trip into the city, the kids were great.

 New Tower.

 911 Memorial.

 I gotta say, I liked it.  Two pools like this where the building stood.  The water goes down very deep. And I love the trees.

 Statue from Battery Park.  We ate at the Brewery of course.

 Where's Karla....?

 Pieper first and very quick trip into the M&M store in Time Square.

 Took the ferry to Island Beach.

 Where fun was had!

 I had fun too!  I only had to watch one baby!!

 Why do we have to get away from the water Aunt Karla?

                                         One of the great things about having kids.... getting to go down the slides! Pieper is back there...

 My crew, waiting for the ferry.

Manhattan, see how tall the tower is getting?

                                                              Long Island.

It was so great to have her here, time just went by to fast.