@ 1 year old.

@ 1 year old

Colton is full of life, energy, and love.

He loves to explore new things--he'll study them in great detail.

Colton doesn't stop moving all day long!

Our little man loves his Mommy and Daddy...and he brings such a light to our lives!

weight: 21.7 pounds

height: 30 inches

(he's gained 2 inches and 2 pounds since his last well-check at 9 months)

Colton calls everything : "da"
Colton loves dogs. He will hear a dog bark and he'll give a little "arf". It's so sweet!
(and no, we are not getting a dog! So, don't ask Wesley.)

he points out everything (new to him or something he's seen before) and says  "da-da".
He still talks all day in his own little language.

We removed the bumper because our son liked to stand on it and we were getting nervous he'd crawl out because he is so strong

aren't his little feet so sweet!!

Colton sleeps from 8pm to 7am.
He naps from 9:30 to 11:00am and 2:00 to 4:00pm.

Just a few weeks ago he was here...holding onto our hands as we did laps around the house.

He was funny about this, though.
It was only a few weeks before he turned 1 that he'd even allow us to hold onto him as he toddled around.
He usually was cruising along the side of the couch, around the ottoman or recliner, or he'd have a hand along the wall as he went down the hallway.

look at those little fingers!

Kristi taught Colton to take a drink and then say "ahhhh!" after. It's adorable!!

inquisitive. thoughtful. smart!!

Walking!!! (see walking post)

 

Colton still has 7 teeth.

He is eating more and more and we've started including table food. (and he's thoroughly enjoying it!)

He is so smart!! He will figure out a new toy or he'll copy how we do something when we show him where a shape goes or how to put the shape on the peg.

Last month brought about a change in our babysitting situation. We now have the sweetest lady coming to our house to watch Colton 22 hours a week. It is the most perfect set up and we love it!