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Little Love Bug

Anias is 17 months old! He's wild and crazy and fits right in. We just got home from Wyoming Monday night after a little 2 week jaunt of just us two. I'm still super unprepared for life. We haven't had groceries since I got home. I haven't done laundry, went shopping, or even unpacked. It's a little hectic right now, but it was worth it! 

 Anias: 17 Months
Figuring out Zippers
I say new words like… Uh oh, nuh uh, snack, grandma, papa, dad-dy, There he is!, yum, love you
I have 17 teeth
My favorite food is still eggs and blueberries
My favorite toy is my toy Dyson or my trucks
Some other things I did include… learning my body parts. I dance to Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes where I know every part (plus my belly). I've figured out doors and you know I'm running if my hands are in the air. I love dogs and like to feed not only Peanut Butter, but characters on tv and the iPad. I bring whatever clothes are nearby for mom to put on me which ensues in many hilarious outfits.

Eli's 4th Birthday Party
Here are some fun photos from Eli's "Car wreck, Firetruck, Police Man, Curious George" party. The police stopped by! But- I kind of ruined it by teasing him that he must have done something wrong. He then thought they were there to arrest him and didn't want to go outside. Whoops!


He also decided to call Anias "Sneaker Pot" for sneaking off with toys.

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