16 Month Update

Happy 16 months to our sweet buddy! I can't believe how big of a difference just a few months can make. It seems like Xander went from baby to toddler overnight. He decided that he needed to leave Minnesota with a bang so he took his first steps days before we left to California. Ever since then it seems like he is starting to surprise us with a new trick every week.

Some of the things Xander loves to do are:

• give "high fives," hugs, and kisses
• take Mama and Dada's keys and pretend like he is unlocking the front door and he LOVES to press the panic button over an over again (I'm sure our neighbors love us for that)
• play with animals, especially dogs, anytime he hears a dog barking he yells "dah!" over and over again
• read his books
• cuddle with his gray blankie and his froggy stuffed animal
• push his cars around the kitchen
• unload every drawer, cupboard, cabinet, etc.
• push all the buttons on the remote to the TV
• watch his favorite movie, UP
• dance to any and all music no matter what kind or where we are (yes, that includes church hymns)

Xander is also maintaining his male model figure by growing a few inches in the last few months but only gaining one pound. I'm constantly asking him what his secret is since his favorite foods are french fries and ice cream but his lips are sealed. Happy 16 months buddy! We love you!