13 Months

He:

• is running everywhere, but has not mastered the art of watching where he's going.
• loves swimming, but not underwater.
• loves giving kisses, but only the open-mouthed kind.
• can show you where his belly button is, and tell you what a doggie says.
• likes to dance along with the Silly Songs on VeggieTales.
• is a true explorer
• hasn't had a bottle in 3 weeks. Gave it up cold turkey.
• will bring you a book when he's sleepy.
• can point at what he wants, if he knows what he wants.
• can throw an epic tantrum.
• still has no teeth.
• survived two 2-day car trips to and from PA without throwing a fit once.

I:

• have to follow Cade around everywhere, since he can reach objects on tables/shelves, the oven knobs, and in cabinets.
• am on the receiving end of most of the above-mentioned open-mouth kisses.
• try to take at least 1 picture of Caden per day.
• would love a float trip, haircut, and date night.
• have been scouring the internet for ideas.

We:

• have not spent a single weekend at home all summer.
• are being overrun by weeds in our front yard.
• are amazingly blessed, as always.