Already 18-Months

Well, our little boy is now 18-months. I feel like he just turned 1 yesterday and now he is halfway to 2! He is beginning to talk a little more - some of his new words are ball, knock knock, dog,, up, I love you (well, he tries to say it in his own way :)) and Jeff Bridges. Seriously about the last one. Jason will say his name and Owen tries to repeat it, but he only does it with Jason. I guess Owen is a big Jeff Bridges fan, lol! He also knows a bunch of his body parts and most of his farm animals - the horses are his favorite right now. But his favorite thing to do right now is play cars. He makes them drive around the house, saying "vroom vroom," and wherever we go, he has a car in his hand. It's really fun to play with him at this age.

Owen had his well check-up last week, and is healthy and growing/developing right on track. Once again, the moment we placed him on the scale, he freaked out, but then the moment we left the office he was all smiles again. His stats are: 60% head (his head has grown a lot from the 25% when he was born!), 25 pounds (49%) and 33 inches tall (75%).

I couldn't be more blessed to have this fun, sweet and sometimes challenging {what boy isn't? :)} little boy as my son!

Owen kisses are the best! :)

Who needs toys when you have a box to play in!

Teaching Owen to play baseball.

Jumping in a bounce house.

 

 

One-Year Doctor Check-up

Owen turning one also means it's time for another visit with Dr. Smith....and this time he had to get 4 shots. Owen does not like the doctor's office, and he let's it be known. He doesn't like getting weighed; he doesn't like having his temperature taken; he doesn't like when the doctor looks in his ears (or tries to, I have to pretty much hold him down!); he pretty much dislikes the whole experience...poor boy. But don't feel too bad for him - once the doctor leaves the room, he's running around the room laughing! He actually did better with his shots than he did with everything else, so he got to enjoy his very first ice cream cone after the appointment.

Oh, I almost forgot to post his stats.....well, actually, I can't find where I wrote them down, so I'm going from memory........Weight: 21.5 pounds, which is the 30%. I was a little worried because he used to be in the 70th percentile, but the doctor said this was normal for his age, especially since he's walking all over the place. He's just burning off everything he eats, so as long as he's eating (which he is!) then I shouldn't worry. Height: I can't remember how many inches he was, but he was in the 60th percentile, so he's pretty tall, just like his older brother. :) Head circumference: once again, I can't remember the inches, but his head increased to 40%, up from 25%! Overall, as the doctor puts it...."he's perfect!" And I totally agree. :)

 

I'm thinking it might be time for a haircut soon! :)

18 Months

Carson had his 18-month checkup this morning, and I think he is starting to remember the doctor's office! He started shaking his head 'no' right when we started walking back to the room. And he threw a little fit when the nurse started measuring him. I think he sensed a shot was coming! He did better with Dr. Leopold and started giving him high fives, but then when the nurse came back to give him his shot, he because dramatic little Carson again. However, once the shot was over, he didn't shed another tear. He was too distracted by his blue crayon bandaid, which he thought was pretty cool! The important thing is he is healthy and right on schedule! Here are his measurements: 26.2 pounds and 33 inches. I feel so blessed to have such a strong, healthy little boy.

Some pictures from the Benson park:

Our little 15-month-old

Carson had his 15-month well appointment yesterday, and he is once again healthy as can be! We're so thankful to have such a healthy little boy. Carson was such a big boy this time, and walked into the office holding my hand. He even stepped on the scale by himself and stood tall and still while the nurse took his height measurement. I can't believe how big he is getting! Here are his weight and height measurements:
Weight: 24.8 pounds, which is in the 50th percentile for his age
Height: 31 inches, which is also in the 50th percentile for his age