13 Months Old

Yesterday Ardan turned 13 months!  He is 21 lbs 3 oz and 31 inches tall.  He is signing, saying parts of words and literally running down the hall.  He loves books, one of his favorites if Pat the Christmas Bunny (or any book with "bells and whistles").

First Words

About a month ago Ardan started saying parts of words in recognition of objects. I didn't realize that these actually did count as his first words (per the coach of our toddler class)!  He says "ka" for book as he digs through the book baskets for something for us to read.

He also rambles "mama" when he walks up to me and "wa" for water.  He has also been using lots of "ba" sounds in reference to ball or bath and maybe even Berk!  His "dada" is coming along for Daddy too.  We are working on consistency and still working on his baby sign language.  He can sign 'all done', 'more', and 'diaper' and 'bath'.

His favorite animal sounds are that of a goat and a crow (which Papa Sam helped him to learn over their Easter visit.)  He likes to mimic them too.

We are so proud of our little man.

Booster Boy

Ardan is growing so fast.  He has been using boosters seats instead of high chairs at restaurants.

Chilling

In my ride

Giddy Up

Scoot

Ardan has been loving his big boy scooter.  he is finally tall enough to  ride it on his own.

Bubble Popping!

Ardan loved chasing bubbles that Papa Sam and DD made for him.  This is definitely one of my favorite pictures of them trying to catch them.